Writing on Inspiration Only

Writing is an extremely important art form. Can you imagine an artist drawing or painting a picture, without being inspired to do so? Would a sculptor? Then, why would a writer want to write that way?

Unfortunately, it is done all the time and much of what a reader has to read, is not written on inspiration.

 What is written may be the direct result of a task that has been assigned to someone. When the writer's heart is not in his or her work, it may feel more like a chore that has to be completed, than something that brings him or her joy.

Sometimes, but not always, the writer is paid for his or her efforts, but is that enough? Does the writer finish his or her work feeling happy or satisfied? Not always.

What does this do to the overall quality of writing? Will an uninspired writer have the same level or degree of creativity, that is manifest in the works of a writer, who writes only on inspiration? Probably not.

There is a better way for writers to become truly creative writers and that is to 'write on inspiration only, especially when it pertains to love.' 

The Love Poet

"Love, 

I'll put my hand in yours 

and if you don't let go, 

we'll be together, forever."

What is this mystery called love? 

The Bible tells us "God is Love."  1 John 4:8

Love is many things to many people. Love is a tender trap in which one's vulnerability is exposed. Love is a sweet, seductive spirit that inspires new creativity. Love has a complexity, multiplicity and diversity of expression. Love is a wonderful unexpected miracle of new life. Love is the beauty of nature for all the world to enjoy. 

Poets Are People And People Are Poets: Society Needs Poets 

Asking the question of whether or not society needs poets, is like asking whether or not society needs people. Poets are people and people are poets.

Does society need people?

That would be a rather ridiculous question, to say the least. Yes, society needs poets, as there would not be any society without people. Poets are a very important part of society for many reasons. 

Let us take a moment and examine the question more fully, in the light of the significance of poets and poetry in society.

What is the role of poets in society?

1. Poets are the voice of the past.

The poet represents the voice of the past, echoing and re-echoing the history of humankind throughout the generations.

2. Poets are the voice of the present.

The poet represents the voice of the present reflecting current joys and sorrows, fears and frustrations, troubles and tensions, as well as aggression and anxiety.

3. Poets are the voice of the future.

The poet represents the prophetic voice of the future, with all of humanity's inherent potential, in combination with its expectations.

What is the role of poetry in society?

1. Poetry is an effective and appropriate mode of communication, among people all around the globe.

2. Poetry reveals the different aspects of human inspiration.

3. Poetry functions as form of expression, for the thoughts and feelings of humankind with respect to beauty and truth.

4. Poetry is used as an element of worship on a global plane of human existence.

5. Human beings can laugh at themselves because of the comic element in poetry.

6. Truths that may not be revealed in other ways are often expressed in poetry.

7. The magnificence, magnitude and mysteries of nature are revealed in poetry.

8. The positive and negative aspects of life and death, are often portrayed in poetry.

9. Day to day life is recorded in poetry. Poetry offers a continuation of what is referred to as the oral tradition, via songs and stories that are passed on from one generation to the next.

10. The hopes, dreams and aspirations of humankind are revealed in poetry.

Consider this for just a moment. Without poets and poetry, all of these aspects of life would be missing. Taking these thoughts and ideas into the context of society as a whole, one can only suggest that poets are needed in society. Poets are people and people are poets.

It's About Love

A platform for writers and poets, interested in the concept of love and its expression.

"Love has a complexity, multiplicity and diversity of expression." The concept of love is universal and thus, there is a broad understanding of what love is and what it really signifies to people all around the world.

Perhaps to some love begins with the love of nature. To others, it may begin elsewhere.

But, nature is an excellent place to start speaking, writing or having a dialogue together about the concept of love.

An open road  can help to channel one's thoughts and feelings about the reality of love, as we know and understand it, in the year, 2013 AD.

"God is Love," the Bible tells us. That is only one understanding of the many different concepts of love.      

The Concept of Love

W. Diane Van Zwol

R.N., B.A. (Honors), M.A.

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