Some years ago I suddenly found myself penning a poem called ‘All the Stars We Cannot See’. My true writing is like this, it just appears in my mind and demands my attention until I sit down with a pen and translate that feeling onto paper.
A lot of writers work in this way. Many years ago the author Leslie Thomas, he of quite hilariously raucous fame, described his writing experience as somewhat mystical, even though that didn’t go with the lusty image of his brilliant work. I’ve never forgotten that. He had to wait until a book ‘appeared in my head’ before he could do something.
So, this is another poem in the ‘All’ series of which there are at least 10. If you struggle with writers’ block read ‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert…it will put your mind at rest and is brilliant life advice.
Start the journey Hold on tight (It’s going to be a tremendous fight) Listen to others You are who they say (Even though you are withering away) Walk on their path Do what they did (Even though they have never lived) Conform to the rules Don’t try to shine Follow the leaders and you will be fine Don’t speak Don’t dream Don’t hope Don’t be (Don’t seek the light that will set you free) And don’t ask me why I just know it’s a rule Being unique isn’t helpful at all But Listen to me Says a voice from inside I am the power and I am the wise I am the way and the truth and the light I am the warrior in your fight I am your hopes and your dreams and your words I have a voice I demand to be heard Love is my angle To dream is my right Hope is my beacon Into the light Believe in yourself And you’ll always be free Just follow the light that you cannot see Deb (Dancing Star) Hawken August 2017
Deb Hawken - Amorah 