When prompts are posted, it’s common for me to miss the deadline. I still post these to my blog anyway, because that’s part of the work of the poet. Sort of like a rejection letter, and I respond to those surprisingly well considering my condition.
Anyway, Trifecta had called for “why we write” in exactly 33 words. I humbly offer this, better late than never! It will also be at my resting place, that little slice of blog heaven known as Poets United. Peace, Amy
Because I Can
My ears are seashells
My eyes see past the world
My brain harbors memories…
So much conquered, understood
I write so I can tell the misunderstood,
“It’ll be okay, I’ve been there, too.”
© 2012 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Sharp Little Pencil 
pandamoniumcat
Great little poem and so very nice!
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Panda! Why can’t I load your page off your link? Darn…. A
Christine
Nice! I love that first line in particular, and the sense of being larger than life.
Sharp Little Pencil
Just came back from California, so there is a lot of seashore still in me…. thanks, Christine! Peace, Amy
vivinfrance
This is a bravo poem. Your last line in particular tells us a lot about your kind and loving nature.
Sharp Little Pencil
Viv, you are one of my touchstones. You know the heart of my real muse – the icky one that most people don’t want to look at! Yet there is beauty in that twisted little pearl, because it can touch others. Bless you. Amy
Debbie
I’m so glad you don’t allow missing the deadline to stop you from responding, Amy. I loved this! 🙂 What an encouragement you are!
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Debbie. I suppose I could wait for a different prompt that it would fit, but what thte heck? I just want to put it out there. Coming to see you now! Love, Amy
Roger Green
Amy – may be one of the best things you’ve written. succinct yet informative.
Sharp Little Pencil
Roger, thanks for much for the compliment! Musing about the reason we do all this work is one of my favorite pastimes. Thanks so much, Amy
Michael (contemplativemoorings)
I don’t think it could be said any better than that…
Sharp Little Pencil
Bless you heart. Coming over to your blog now!
dandeliongirl01
I love the last two lines. It’s very true that we write so we know we are not alone. x
Sharp Little Pencil
…and we write so that others know the same! Thanks, hon.
Misky
Wonderful and heartfelt. A perfect Amy-type poem.
Sharp Little Pencil
Aw. Misky, that is really sweet. Coming over to see what you’re doing now.
brian miller
smiles….as we sahre our stories i think we do find that we are not that much different and have been there as well in many ways…
Sharp Little Pencil
Brian, ain’t it the truth? There is a web of intersections in the blogosphere…
Carol Steel
I like the last line, “It’s OK I’ve been there too.” In some version or other, we all write for this reason… to connect, to share the common experience with a new twist. Lovely piece.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Carol! It’s true; we write our own lives and then someone stumbles into our world and says, “Wow, I can’t believe…” We all have so much in common, but some things are stifled by fear and shame…
Kim Nelson
Amy~
With a mere 33 words and perfect phrasing you touched my heart and soul.
Sharp Little Pencil
Kim, you are so sweet to say so. And we all know that brevity is NOT my strong suit, so I really take this to heart. Peace, Amy
Sherry Blue Sky
OMG!!!!! I SO LOVE THIS!!!!!!! Yes, one of the best reasons to write: “It will be okay, I’ve been there too.” WONDERFUL, Amy!
Sharp Little Pencil
Sherry, I knew you could relate, THANKS! Love, me
Sarav
One of the best things that anyone can do–offer a hand, solace and you do so often with your honest words, creatively and poetically placed where we can find them 🙂 Thank you
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh Sara. what a lovely thing to say. Thanks so much…. Amy
lmkazmierczak
Exactly♫
Daydreamertoo
To make a difference in the lives of others, to try to lift them up because you have been ‘there’ is wonderful. You are a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day Amy.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, hon. It really did help me when other folks related their stories of family problems, of their love of music, of… life.
kaykuala
There’s so much to share of the good and the bad. If one is unfortunate there are others who are far worst off. Rightly so, Amy! Nicely!
Hank
Polly Robinson
You have trapped the empathy of the writer in these few words, so clever, as ever 🙂
Sharp Little Pencil
Polly, i unabashedly admit, it is I doing the talking here. We were to write about why we do it, the poetry, the blogging…
Lindy Lee
Good job. We get to it when we can. Better late than never. Hate deadlines.
Life’s too short…