At what point do I give up on my dreams
When do I know that my innovations
My poems or novels will not it seems
Live outside of my imagination
When should I realize that my brilliance
Is overblown desire; not artistry
They say I am showing my resilience
Not settling for my mediocrity
When will I understand that I’m lying
Thinking that there is someone who might care
When will it be alright to stop trying
Never! As long as you are there to share
It is never o.k. to stop unless you yourself hear a voice within that says so.
As long as we speak from our heart with the brain as the tool we are true and share what we are able to.
If you haven’t you should read the letters by Vincent Van Gogh, he loved so much and had no confidence until the end. He never thought he was good enough.
His letters to his brother are so very beautiful.
There is your answer from me
miriam
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Thanks for the comment. I will seek out the Vincent Van Gough letters. Thanks.
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Yes very true and so well said!
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Thanks
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if it’s your passion you have to follow it but with so much ‘free’ on the net doubt any of us will make a living out of it … :)
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So very true.
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I think we must accept, Jerry, that we must just go along with what we ourselves believe to be honest creativity. The world will largely ignore it, as so much worthy endeavour has always been ignored. You make your point so well though, and your readers appreciate your style and honesty.
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Thanks Roland, if only they knew…maybe a story for another time.
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