little poet
it seems like the more words you write
the more you think
it is you writing them
why do you think you’re in control
didn’t the words come spilling
out of you the first time
pouring without permission
and now you’re trying to
make them work for you
but magic doesn’t move like that
your rushing is
suffocating the masterpieces
baking inside you
your job is to
show up for the process
be patient and when it’s time
the universe will use you again
happy world poetry day 🤗♥️ here’s one for all the poets out there. i wrote this as a reminder to go easy on myself. sometimes i start treating my mind and body like a machine if i feel like i’m not writing fast enough. or good enough. i start doubting everything i’ve ever done if i’m feeling uninspired or stuck. fuck that. this is our reminder that the first draft is never supposed to sound polished. we are not the sum of what we write and put out into the world. we started writing because it was cathartic and fun. don’t lose that
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