Writing is my Strength

by FireEyes

Published August 26, 2021

In Poetry 2021

I write when I can't speak but want to communicate.

No one can judge me for each shaky pen stroke,

each sloppy pencil letter,

each uniform key press.

I get to voice my unfiltered opinions and feelings

with readers coming from the future

but I am from the past.

It's already been said.

Writing gives me time to think of the perfect words.

I don't have to come up with something on the spot

and worry about every word I said

after I've spoken.

My courage comes through the pen's ink

when I want to stand up to someone.

My authority figures can't tell me I'm being rude

when I speak out what is on my mind.

My words flow eloquently when I have a statement to make.

I can't say these words without someone

telling me to say it their way.

It becomes up to my reader's interpretation.

I can express facial emotion without a smile on my face.

Adding pictures to enhance my message.

I can keep my writing to myself,

unlike talking.

I write to communicate, 

tell my story, 

use the perfect words, 

feel confident, 

confront people,

express myself.

I write to feel like I have enough to give to this world

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midnight786 Review
midnight786 wrote a review Review · Sep 2, 2021

Hello!

This is a phenomenal poem! It's relatable and conveys your emotions really well. I can tell this is something you've thought about a lot and shows your love of writing.

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In the first stanza, I love how you include the imagery of different forms of writing.

"No one can judge me for each shaky pen stroke,

each sloppy pencil letter,

each uniform key press."

The way you describe them is vivid and adds personality to your writing.

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I also really love the third stanza because I feel the same way.

"Writing gives me time to think of the perfect words.

I don't have to come up with something on the spot

and worry about every word I said

after I've spoken."

Writing gives us space to think before speaking without overthinking how others will react. I think you wrote this part beautifully.

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This line also really spoke to me.

"My authority figures can't tell me I'm being rude

when I speak out what is on my mind."

I understand how hard it is to say how you really feel to people who have power or authority over you. It's easier to write your ideas and feelings because you can't be reprimanded or punished.

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Overall, I really enjoyed this poem and it was very well-written. You have a lot of talent and I look forward to reading more of your work!

Have a great day!

-Midnight

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versonix
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versonix wrote a review Review · Aug 29, 2021

Hiya!! Good evening, morning afternoon whatever it may be. Here to give a review ^^!

Wow! Is one word I have for this work. I think this really shows the amount of talent and the amount of care you put into your expertise. The amount of emotion you can feel with this is amazing and captivating. I think this poem can pull the reader in and can feel the amount of emotion and many can relate to this.

I think the line

-" I write to feel like I have enough to give to this world"

Is one of my favorite lines, its so beautiful.
I will look forward to seeing more of your work. Keep writing and stay safe !! <3
-versonix

Why thank you versonix! And welcome to YWS! I hope you like it here.

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FireEyes
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FireEyes commented Comment · Aug 27, 2021

Oops I forgot, @MapleWay

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LizzyTyler
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LizzyTyler wrote a review Review · Aug 27, 2021

Good morning, evening, afternoon, night, or whatever applies to you in your respective time zone. Anyway, onto the review. I loved this poem! It’s so relatable, and put so eloquently that anyone can feel the emotion put into it. You’re right. It is so much easier to write/type what you want to say, then to speak on a whim, in front of people who will immediately gage and judge your words.

I think my favorite part of this poem was the last stanza:

“I write to communicate,

tell my story,

use the perfect words,

feel confident,

confront people,

express myself.

I write to feel like I have enought to give to this world”


I love the visuals, and the emotion behind it. The only thing I might fix, is the last line. I think you meant “enough”, not “enought”? Other than that, your poem was amazing! I hope to see more of your work around. Stay safe, and keep writing!

-Lizzy

Thank you Lizzy! And I didn't catch that typo, I'll go fix it. Thank you for the review! It's much appreciated!

Your welcome!

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111 commented Comment · Aug 27, 2021

I absolutely love this poem and I can genuinely relate to it as well. Which is crazy amazing when you have the power to be able to form a piece that can give someone the ability to relate and understand it. There is much else I’d like to say but just know you are an incredible writer and please keep going. From what I’ve read your work is amazing :)

Thank you 111! Your words are kindly appreciated!



As if you were on fire from within. The moon lives in the lining of your skin.
— Pablo Neruda