But I Write (a Poem)

I wrote this poem around 10:30 p.m. on a weekend.  I was inspired to write it after forcing myself to work on a book project for a solid hour.  The day had been long and full of activities.  Sitting my butt in a chair to create writing after 9:00 pm (and my children sleeping) was not an easy task.  I was very tired and my eyes felt heavy.  I wanted to read or watch a non-thinking-required TV show instead.  I was not very motivated to write but I knew that I should.  I knew that I’d feel better if I did.  So I did write.  I wrote ten pages in fact and it felt great.

As writers, we must write even when we don’t feel compelled to do so.  We must write…

But I Write (A Poem)

By: Mandy B. Fernandez

I’m tired
But I write

My hand hurts
But I write

My eyes are heavy
But I write

My idea stinks
But I write

I’m distracted
But I write

I’m no good
But I write

I’m rejected
But I write

I’m out of paper
But I write

I doubt myself
But I write

I may fail
But I write

My mind wanders
But I write

I have nothing to write
But I write