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Addict Of Words

I am a poet

jewel in the rough

not yet crowned

cut

shined

or set

I am amidst

skies of ink

seas of paper

computer keys

late night

final drafts

I want to leave

a legacy of "ME"

keeper of words

that set me free.

 

— Janice Pearce, Jan 08, 2008

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

18 years 3 months ago

Hello

I really like this poem as I feel it has depth and texture. I know the feeling of being caught up in all the paper, ink, edits and final drafts. Tangled in the computer keys... Cat
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 3 months ago

Hi Janice...

That is a nice piece of writing right there now.... Has my vote....
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 3 months ago

Cat

I was just typing one night and had to get this off my chest! Thanks for your kind comments I apprciate them!
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 3 months ago

Moon

Thank you for reading this, and your comments, I really appreciate it!
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purplemoondoll

18 years 5 months ago

Have you read

Ancientone's poem 'Poet'? There are some similar thoughts expressed there. This is very well written, the flow is spot on and I enjoyed the metaphors. 'A jewel in the rough' is a great expression. Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 5 months ago

Reply

Have not read that one yet! thanks for your comments GREAT PIC Kaz! I think it's way over the top!
whitetea

whitetea

18 years 5 months ago

i like this

I like this and how you describe what writing is like for you.
MK

Mickey Pig Knuckles

18 years 4 months ago

Wonderful Expression

Janice Pearce, I was initially drawn in by your title selection for this amazing piece. I was not disappointed by any means as I began to read and became drawn into you as the author. I felt the emotions radiating from you as the creator of your words of choice for your reading audience. I too have a couple of poems from a writers point of view and at some point will get around to posting them here for all to read and understand the passion a writer has within. Thank You for sharing a little of yourself and especially your gift of writing with all of us. Mickey Pig Knuckles
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 4 months ago

Reply

I appreciate your comment very much!I guess I am trying to find my voice and am experimenting thanks to all of you for responding
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 4 months ago

great theme

You've really captured a great theme here, Janice. So many of us are "diamonds in the rough." We're all just trying to shine. I enjoyed this and the form in which it was written. Towards the end I had a problem following the flow. It doesn't seem like your conclusion is as strong as the rest of the piece. (just a little typo there, "frree") Very nice, I'd like to see some work on that ending to give it the power it deserves! ~ Ronda
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gwizardstar

18 years 3 months ago

WOW

What a great write you describe how writing is for you,I am amidst skies of ink seas of paper computer keys late night final drafts I Love this part especially so reminds me sometimes when I get writers block.Another great poem Janice,Stay lucky-Paul
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 3 months ago

Edit again?

Did you change it again? See, it's like a drug ... once you start editing sometimes you can't stop! ;) ~ Ronda I like this version!
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 3 months ago

Ronda

Help!! I took off the last 5 lines I guess I thought I edited it and I didn't that's where it stands the last five are gone
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 3 months ago

Tell me

that you keep a copy on your hard drive. Right?! No wonder it looked different to me! ~ Ronda