Poetry

I almost scrapped this poem

Posted by shllyn on

I am so scared of ridicule

That I almost scrapped this poem

Before even writing down the first word

For fear it would not suffice

SWD 05/2018

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4 Comments Add yours

  1. poetryfromtheinkwell says:
    08.05.2018 at 18:46

    Said every writer – many times! We are our own worst critics. I’m glad you hit publish and not trash!

    Liked by 2 people

  2. varjakBaby says:
    08.05.2018 at 19:05

    Kind of meta.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. varjakBaby says:
    08.05.2018 at 19:06

    Reminds me of the cartoonist that throws away a thousand sketches before finding the right one.

    Liked by 1 person

  4. Matt says:
    09.05.2018 at 02:35

    A feeling I’m sure so many of us will relate to. 👏👌

    Liked by 1 person

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