It is eleven minutes past twelve midnight. I am here alone
sitting on my couch. I am not alone in the sense that I live alone. I have
family. I am probably the lone wolf, the one not talked about. I understand this. They do not mean me harm
but it is all because they do not understand me.
Yes. It is as simple as that. I work differently to others. What strikes
others may not have an effect on me, yet something such as a word or a thought
might send me into a spiral. I will not ever explain to those close to me how I
work. Do not get me wrong, I have tried. They are all amazing to me and for me.
I need outlets that others do not. I can drink some wine or
other alcohol beverage and I see stories, fantasies that others want to share
yet unless we are in the same stratosphere, all is lost.
Do not get me wrong. I am on no account saying that alcohol is
needed for what I am endorsing. I am saying that your opinion is so different
from others that you must take a step back and read. Read what is put in front
of you and think.
Think what is being said, it may not be what you want to
hear, but it may be the thing you wanted to read, or as they say, it may be the
RIGHT thing you needed to hear.But you cannot be seen to agrree with. Is it an alien being or a washed up remains on a local strand?
Whatever, be safe and be that friend that others need.
"I will not ever explain to those close to me how I work" - I think this goes for a lot of creative people. Understanding that there is no way you actually can so they'd see or imagine the processes in your mind is a journey that may hold some frustration at times, initially. The older I get, the more I tend to think it's alright, though, and just move on, glass of wine in hand late in the evenings on my couch with my laptop open and my current work in front of me while everyone else sleeps...
ReplyDeletemy wife asked me the other day if I'd still write if I won the lottery. I decided my previous efforts to explain have not worked...
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by, David.
Deletewe are just not normal , otherwise it would not work work
ReplyDeleteThen I'm in good company, Jack.
DeleteA thought-provoking piece, Mary. I think non-writers are fascinated and baffled in equal measure with the process we're embroiled in. Hey, once we're 'happy', right? Keep up the wonderful work. x
ReplyDeleteSo right, Eamon, as always, x
DeleteHa Mary I know exactly what you mean. I have never tried to explain either. Come to think of it I don't think I could. Love this peice, I was with it all the way. It made me want to get back on my computer, but it's late. Sweet dreams lovely lady. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, AngelJane for your kind words.
DeleteHa Mary I know exactly what you mean. I have never tried to explain either. Come to think of it I don't think I could. Love this peice, I was with it all the way. It made me want to get back on my computer, but it's late. Sweet dreams lovely lady. <3
ReplyDeleteNice piece, Mary. Tight, concise, and something most writer's and their families/friends will understand.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aleigha for dropping by.
DeleteNice piece, Mary. Tight, concise, and something most writer's and their families/friends will understand.
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