The Writer's Curse

Here it is again

that familiar drawing to write

The ache in the heart

that causes both pleasure

and pain

The irresistible urge to express

and the compulsion to run away

There is no escape

I must pour out what’s inside

To not is to numb my soul

devoid my life of its meaning

I know not what will come out

Let the words come forth

Searching

Grieving

Swimming

Sinking

Ride the wave of emotion

until its final crash to shore

No choice but to give in

Pick up the pen

Scrawl my passion

upon a tablet for all to read

Give in to the moment

and seek the blessing

of the writer’s curse

J.P. Wiegand

©Emittravel 2005

I was driving home one evening and was overwhelmed by the urge to write. I believe, no matter what mode of artistic expression you use, that this is a very familiar urge. As soon as I got home I sat down and started writing. I was a bit surprised to see what came out; totally unexpected. I dedicate this blog entry to one of my favorite writers: http://anythingfitsanakedman.blogspot.com/

Thanks Joan for your inspiration! -j.p.

© Emittravel 2011