Most times I bleed these words
deserted by the elusive genius
as she courts other talents
Most times I squeeze these words
salty waters blinding eyes
as dams burst leaving no survivors
Most times I sift these words
trash swirling, syllables protesting
as I step on someone’s toes
Once in a while a verse is given
mundane comes to a halt and urgency
emerges as I capture the moment
Creativity and commerce always controversial
“I do it for the love.”
To you, impostor!
These tears, sweat and blood
are not yours to sell.
I can feel the fury, the indignation oozing through the lines, the rage that makes a birther of words bare her teeth at word thieves… so much emotion. I really like this, Khaya.
It’s an unfortunate situation. Word thieves are abound, and it just makes my blood boil.
Ooow that was so personal and damning! I could hear your teeth grinding by the final lines…spitting a curse at the thief XXX
It is personal, Gina.? And it’s a lesson well learnt.
I am so sorry Khaya!!!
We learn everyday…Much appreciated, Stacy!
I love the ferocity of those closing lines!❤️
Thank you, Sanaa.❤️
The development of the poem was superbly done. Especially considering the topic of the poem, it the artistry put into the development and construction have that much more heft to them.
Oh thanks, Rommy. I appreciate your encouraging comment!
Oh, the theft and abuse of one’s creativity so raises my hackles. If someone hasn’t spent the night bleeding through a pen, then they don’t get the passion to start with.
Yes theft and abuse is outraging. Thanks Susie for reading.
Wonderful and powerful, Khaya. Word thieves have no idea how much time and effort go into art.
True that, time and effort. Thanks Diana!
I don’t know how people who steal the creations of others can live with themselves. Their souls are obviously bereft of any creative spark, otherwise they would understand the depth of the violation.
Such a powerful piece, Khaya!
There are many ways of stealing someone’s work. And it’s always surprising as we normally think we are smart enough to spot a scam. Thanks Emma for reading!
I feel outraged too on your behalf. I guess we wordsmiths can al relate. I know it happens but it still shocks me to the core.
It is really shocking, Rosemary. Thanks for your support!
Errrr……this makes me so upset!!!! I can feel the emotion in what you have written Khaya!!
Big Hugs
Thank you my dear friend!
That was a total emotional whack… perfection Khaya!
Thanks Shelle! 🙂
Wow – that was powerful !
Many thanks, Raili!