One day I stopped writing poems
when I noticed
poets seldom get rich.
One day I stopped writing songs
because I figured
I’d never be a star.
One day I woke up
and realized
those were silly reasons to stop.
One day I stopped writing poems
when I noticed
poets seldom get rich.
One day I stopped writing songs
because I figured
I’d never be a star.
One day I woke up
and realized
those were silly reasons to stop.
Wordsmith and podcaster, Warren is a reporter, editor and storyteller who lives near the shores of Green Bay with his wife, two golden retrievers, and an insistent cat. Author of Gladness is Infectious, 24 flashes, How to Play a Blue Guitar, A Bridge at Crossroads, Refuse to be Afraid, and A Scream of Consciousness. View more posts
