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Daniel
Posts : 1616 Karma : 230 Location : under the oak tree with Kiki
| Subject: Writers Guilt March 26th 2010, 8:08 am | |
| W R I T E R S G U I L T
I'm a murderer, it seems, though my words Gather around and listen to my confession I have found that simple plots are for the birds If you want to leave a lasting impression
But the hardest thing for me to live with When I think about the character I just kill-t And for many years I believed was a myth But now I call it, writers guilt
When I finish a story and put down my pen I reflect upon those who didn't make it through I say a short prayer, and then I do what any other murderer would do
I collect myself a souvenir (Usually just the paper I wrote it on) I look both ways, the coast is clear I pace myself, try not to run
Across the street I can see a cop Is he watching me as I walk along? Should I keep walking or should I stop? Wait, I didn't do anything wrong
Although I remember causing a wreck In which thirty people wound up dead It was no big deal cause what the heck It only happened in my head
Yet if they give me a lie detector test And ask me about any murders I know I'm afraid I will wind up with the rest Of the innocent people on death row
For I would have to mention the year I drowned Twenty-two people in a Civil War sub Or how just last week in my mind I found A girl had killed herself in a tub
Nor can I forget the man walking on shore And how they both wound up being part of the sea Or the World War One ace that wanted nothing more Than to claim one last victory
So to be a character in my mind Doesn't seem to guarantee you a long life You might wake up tomorrow and find You are being strangled by your wife
Yet you must die, and what is to blame Is this little story that I have built I'm innocent of murder, although I claim I'm still dealing with my writers guilt (c) 2007 | |
| | | windowflower
Posts : 182 Karma : 27
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 26th 2010, 8:18 am | |
| I collect myself a souvenir (Usually just the paper I wrote it on) I look both ways, the coast is clear I pace myself, try not to run
Across the street I can see a cop Is he watching me as I walk along? Should I keep walking or should I stop? Wait, I didn't do anything wrong
loved it the first time, love it now..and will love it in the future this is brilliant and hilarious..thanks for posting over here so we can all enjoy once again, D exalt coming..you are a wonderful writer exalt paid
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| | | Isobelle
Posts : 1832 Karma : 359 Location : amongst the stars ~
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 26th 2010, 8:29 am | |
| I also loved this the first time round, what a wonderful concept to write about, just like you to be so creative and entertain us with your words and humour, really well penned Daniel, Kerry xx | |
| | | Granny_Weatherwax
Posts : 377 Karma : 28
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 26th 2010, 9:45 am | |
| Hehe, if you murdered on paper then it's the only just punishment that they kill you on paper as well. Enjoyed this very much, Daniel. | |
| | | Baseball Poetess
Posts : 687 Karma : 185
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 29th 2010, 10:24 am | |
| Daniel, you need to write about baseball. Usually no one dies and when they do, it's an accident.
This reminded me of a song written and sung by a woman who usually writes and sings sad songs. One of the lines is "It must be cheerful, 'cause not everybody dies." | |
| | | Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 29th 2010, 1:22 pm | |
| I loved this piece... "creative license"... LOL.. Excellent Daniel.... Loved it! Yeah, it can get squirrely inside our heads until we pen it out... Therapy I say... writing is therapy for the overloaded imaginative head.... |
| | | Dr Fogg
Posts : 1277 Karma : 255 Location : Devon, England.
| Subject: Re: Writers Guilt March 29th 2010, 4:49 pm | |
| Hey hold on Ive been mentioned in a few of your poems! does that mean curtains for Foggy? Pal poetry is starting to take you over, i reckon you should go n see Dr Phill. | |
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