I Write

I keep thinking about

The novel I may never write.

The scraps of stories

stuck inside books.

The scenes spinning

in my head.

The flashes of images

that may never see

the light of day.

The wasted time spent

Analyzing those images

Criticizing my thoughts

Even before they could

be shared.

Self doubt

Masked as

Self assessment.

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HotMessExpress102 · 41-45, F

Self doubt masked as self assessment.... right on the money there!

I've toyed with idea numerous times and even started. But, Lordy there is always a but, I'm a terrible salesman. That's what it boils down to for me. I don't want to whore myself out to sell. I'd rather be, live and love the way I am, without convincing someone to "buy" what is in my heart and soul.

I'm even struggling with the whore issue on another one of my creations.

Sorrowfulgaze · 46-50, M

@HotMessExpress102 In the end it comes down to what makes you happy. And I think that just getting the thoughts are is the most important thing. I can worry about how crappy they are later. But it is never easy to make that jump from disjointed thoughts to paper.