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I keep writing because... well, why?

With my soul so precariously bound between a void that I have brushed and fear and a life I am no longer willing to accept, why do I keep writing?

Because once, there was someone who used to check this profile on a regular basis- who read my words for the love of me and knew me for them. Whatever illusions exist on solid ground now, they are only illusions, because I am here, clean of the ghosts of shouts and pain.

Whatever ground that the person stands on now, whichever side of the void, if they touch this part of me again, I can't help but  feel like I will somehow know that they have done so and breathe again.

So keep writing, me. And keep writing, you. Whoever you are, wherever you are, let words remind you that your voice is powerful in love and hate, in joy and loss. And maybe, maybe someone will hear and find you beautiful. What else can we ask for?
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ElwenAldalinde's avatar
This is merely the advice of an outside observer. Please do not take offense if I have misspoken or misunderstood your intention, no offense was meant.

What I would love to see is for you to continue writing not for people who check your profile (no matter who they are) - are you so fragile as that? I sincerely doubt it. This sounds cliche, and it probably is, but you need to remember that writing should not be for the readers, but for yourself.

You have a rare fire in you, youngling. I want to see you feed that fire and write because the flames are setting your mind ablaze. I distinctly remember a night when all our families were camping years ago, and I sat at your feet and listened to you tell me a story of your own design. I was entirely engrossed in your world, unable to pull away. I could feel the joy and passion for your story behind your words, and it was inspiring to me.

You do have a powerful voice and I hope you will use it well. I so wish we had time to sit and have a couple cups of tea and just talk. Alas, we are always busy. You sound like you could use a hug.