Writing is an art of course
Skilled or unskilled (self-) expression “penned”
But art is subjective, personal, emotive
Placing yourself there, before potential criticism
Takes bravery, a fierceness of will
To conquer doubts that fester, like….
Who will like it? Tense hope.
Who will respond? Waiting…waiting…ping!
Someone has broken silence – the gap –
Between “Publish” and “Please moderate: X”
A void filled, a connection made.
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This Six Word Fridays post is about being brave and hitting publish. Even though it shouldn’t matter, I always hope someone likes what I’ve created and shared. So whether you like this post or not, thanks for reading!
Now please do visit Melissa’s blog for more Six Word Fridayness. Happy weekend!
* Photo credit to dreamattack via Flickr
14 Responses to “Six Word Fridays: silence”
Adrienne
My blog has been my stepping stone ~ I really want to do some more serious writing. It has been a great to ‘just do it’ and the connections made through it are wonderful! I love this, cause the vulnerability piece of writing and putting it out there always leaves me hoping for that little ‘ping’! You do a great job of capturing and expressing inner dialogue ~ very relatable and always spot on!
melgallant
Thanks Adrienne,
I’m working harder at writing more personally. I don’t think I’m alone in this but yes, sometimes publishing a post does feel like you’re waiting for the silence to end. Happy writing to you!
Sara
Every time we click publish we take a risk. I LOVE this six words! And your new header 🙂
melgallant
Thanks Sara! My writing and this blog – all a work in progress. 🙂
Rachelle
that first comment is always the most important… and when something receives no “reply,” it’s always a bit disheartening. Love this reflection of the process.
melgallant
Hi Rachelle,
Exactly! It’s like, ‘oh, you mean no one likes it?’ Learning to not let that matter so much. But sometimes it’s hard! 🙂
Sasha
Hitting publish: a leap of faith.
Most of all, faith in yourself.
melgallant
Yes indeed, Sasha. We all need to keep that faith in self strong. 🙂
melissa
I feel just the same, every post.
melgallant
Okay, so it’s not just me. 😉
Ayala
I love this, Mel !
melgallant
Thanks Ayala. Much appreciated. 🙂
Brook
yeah.
it’s terrifying.
but I guess it’s more terrifying not to put it out there or we wouldn’t do it.
melgallant
Brook, you are so right.