Becoming a Writer
To become a
Writer
You must read
Books
and
Often write your
Story
In mind-numbing solitude,
Alone.
© 2012
Jimmie A. Kepler
Poem: Becoming a Writer
Jimmie Kepler
(He/him) Writer, Poet, Reader, Traveler, Fine Diner, and Believer in Jesus Christ
This reminds me of something the artist Georgia O’Keeffe is reported to have said when she was annoyed with someone for pestering her with questions about how she went about her craft: ‘A painter paints! Now let me get back to work!’
You got that right, and it sure can be lonely!