"Lacking Depth"a poem by Jeremy C Kester in shallow waters I wadegasping for airsucking for wind to fill lungstoo deep to swim and floatinstead I sinkwading in shallow poolsof misery reflected againstshimmering glowsif I could onlyput my fucking feet down For more poetry, consider purchasing a copy of Jeremy's collection: Change of Seasons: Selected Poems. … Continue reading Lacking Depth – a poem
Tag: writing with anxiety
A Lot To Consider
There’s a lot to think about. The other day, I signed up for another Author Fest. This time will be my second appearance at the Lake Geneva Beachside Author Fest at Lake Geneva Wisconsin (link goes to the library hosting the event), the first being a number of years ago. The event is July 10th, … Continue reading A Lot To Consider
Those Things That Derail…
Let’s face it: I have been having a lot of trouble lately. With writing that is. It’s not been easy to get myself to sit in front of the computer and write, although it is what I want to do. Willingly (and almost with enthusiasm), I’ve been running off to take part in almost any … Continue reading Those Things That Derail…
The Question…
is how... How am I going to change the course? How am I going to bring myself up to the level that I had always sworn that I could manage? How do I kick back up the volume of my writing to a point to publish 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 6 titles a … Continue reading The Question…
Overcoming
There’s a magnet on my refrigerator that I purchased when I visited the American Writer’s Museum. It says: “write drunk EDIT SOBER.” It’s a poignant message and one that I need to hear on a consistent basis. Like many many many writers, I tend to allow my anxiety to question every step of my writing … Continue reading Overcoming
