Why do I bother?
Why do I write?
Why do I struggle with words every night?
To convince all the wronged
The despised and forlorn
That they’re not alone and can survive the scorn.
So I’m penning a story
Of hope and redemption
I’m screaming it loud so I’ll get your attention.
You click and you like and you comment and follow
But have you considered why you feel so hollow?
So empty inside, so frayed at the seams.
Consumed by dark nightmares which once were bright dreams.
Your plight has been sanctioned
Left bitter and vanquished
And try as you might you’re all out of lost chances.
Friendships, romances all of them dead
You made this mess so best lie in your bed.
Your soul is in tatters
You’ve lost all that matters.
Dragged down rabbit holes, you’re the maddest of hatters.
But I’ve been where you are
I will show you my scars
I was dead in the gutter
But could still taste the stars.
Stripped bare but He cared
He reached down to me there
Grace cloaked my disgrace
From the whispers and stares.
So that’s why I write
I’ve recovered my sight
Scales fallen from eyes
To reveal truth and might.
Better times lie ahead
For the damned and the dead
Turn your back to the lies and embrace truth instead.
Why do you write?
“Thoughts disentangled themselves as they pass through the lips and finger tips”
I write to say the things my lips cannot…
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If I could only use one word to describe this, I’d say powerful. Incredibly moving. x
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That was AWESOME!
I write because my counselor many years ago told me I’d be a great blogger. My stories are cheap entertainment of how crazy my life is and how much fun we have making the best of it. Also a legacy for my children!!
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I write because it’s easier for me to express my emotions through writing. 🙂
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I write to inspire and encourage people who have suffered from the cruelty of others that God is a present help and that they are not alone. I am convinced of the reality of this statement by the miracles in my life.
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https://practicejack.wordpress.com/2018/02/24/why-i-write-a-blog/
I tried to explain why I wrote here.
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This is great and so true! It is rough writing with no one commenting or low readership, but I think it just helps and gives motivation to those of us who love it! Great post!
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Love love love! That’s also why I write. This really touched me. Thank you 🙏🏻💕
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You’re welcome. Thank you 🙏🏻
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This was a bit dark Commander. I just have an itch in my fingers and the best way to scratch it is to write something. The itch usually goes away after that. This is one of the many reasons of why I write. 😀 Maybe you’ve got an itch too. 😀
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Perhaps. Thank you.
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Love it.
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Thank you Alastair.
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You take us to the depths in your writing but never leave us there. I write that others may believe in Christ and have eternal life.
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Thank you 😊
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I write because it is what He has given me 🙂
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Beautiful poem ❤️
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Thank you Stephanie 🙂
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Wow! That stirred a lot of emotions!
Why do I write? Because I have become a happier person and more at peace with myself ever since I started (again). Because I like to paint pictures with words and tell stories with emotions. And because, if I didn’t write, there would be too many words in my head – it would be incredibly chaotic and I need to think straight in my job! 😉
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Those sound like perfectly sane reasons 😂
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He silenced my voice, but He gave me words to share. I can’t not write.
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Good to hear 👍🏻
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Lovely. I write out of joy, and I write to make sense of my life. Apparently in writing we find community as well, so that feels like a great bonus! Grace and peace.
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Thank you 😊
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Love this ❤ Truly a beauty!
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Thank you 😊
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I write because I love it.
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Fair enough
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Often I think of my pen (aka my keyboard) as my sword and writing is the only real way I have to fight my demons that doesn’t feel fake or hollow. When I can’t stand up for myself in real life I can write a character that never stops fighting. When I can’t quit my job because I need the money I can write a character who quits to start enjoying their life traveling the globe. When I can’t seem to finish a project I can write about it here to keep me accountable and somehow then it gets completed. My blog is more educational I guess just giving over a little of the ‘wisdom’ God has granted me for understanding His word. But that’s the tip of the iceberg. Maybe one day I will have the courage to share more!
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I hope you do. You are talented and I’m sure your story will inspire many.
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Thank you I think you writing yohr story has helped me start coming closer to that place 🙏❤😊
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We will get there 😊
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So others might know hope and the love of Christ. Good post!
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Good answer. Thank you.
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There’s power in the pen. Putting thoughts to words is empowering. Keep on!
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Thank you. I will 😊
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Hello fracturedfaithblog, today I feel so lucky that I encountered one beautiful new blog, that’s no other than your enthralling blog and also I became part of your family now, as I will be seeing all your pictures and posts. Why I commented here is I am much in love with this post on “Why do you write?”. It is pretty much similar to some of my thoughts. I also by and by question myself why I write.
Anyways I want to enjoy all your posts hence. Thank you. X
-Regards, Bhutan
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Thank you Bhutan.
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Well worded.
Oddly enough, I read and I could not relate. He lifts me up and carries me on His wings, so I don’t fall.
I write because I can.
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Thank you. Keep writing ✍️
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This was so powerful and beautiful. Thank you.
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You’re welcome 😊
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That was beautiful 🙂
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Thank you very much 🙂🙏🏻
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I really loved this piece. Such a powerful and beautiful one!
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Thank you 🙏🏻
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I really enjoyed this poem, thank you. Like so many others who have commented above, I love to write as the words that flow from my pen to paper are deeper expressions of myself, which I often find I cannot vocalise.
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You’re welcome. Thank you. I don’t write that many. Like yourself I am a better written communicator than I am a verbal one.
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Write because you know what’s your truth! More often than not, those who’ll need the help or guidance will create their own truth and be encouraged by your words.
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That’s very true. Thank you.
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My voice might tremble before my pains but my hands never trembles.. I write because that is the only way to subdue my pains
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I’m much the same. Thank you 😊
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This is the first post I have read in weeks and oh what (much needed) beautiful words to read 🧡 Thank you for sharing
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Thank you. I had wondered where you were. I hope all is good in your world.
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Stephen, I love this! Hope you and your family are doing well! Blessings!
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Thank you Cindy 🙏🏻
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I write to let things off my chest. You have an amazing blog 👍
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Thank you very much 🙂
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I enjoy your posts and am especially impressed that while you make it clear you are people of faith, you are subtle in how you present your views. Thank you!
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You’re welcome Susan. Thank you.
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