Powerfully penned, Brenda. Excellent write my friend, it always helps knowing someone understands and has our back. Appreciate you.

Damian

Chère C.,
In the Netherlands, we believe that everyone has ‘een rugzakje’. A backpack, but the addition of ‘je’ can’t be translated as far as I know. It’s there to indicate that sometimes it’s heavy and sometimes less. If I make any sense.

In this rugzakje we all carry things from present and past (mostly).
The thing for others, is to accept other rugzakjes too. I hear what you say, and at the same time I know that there will be more people who will support and embrace you.

The days will be getting longer. I hope that more hours of light will strengthen you.

Warm regards, Gus

A great piece written for your husband. Nicely executed!

Powerfully penned, Brenda. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

I love the way you put this story together. A love intertwined.

Hahaha, the transition from the giver of life to the taker, from the peacemaker to the shit starter. The power of making a coward a brave individual, with the right plan a beggar could live comfortably. We want to discuss this with you soon, tight

Brilliantly penned, Naaj. This is a powerful write my friend, I dig the layers and incredible storytelling brother. This is next level good, much respect sir. Appreciate you.

Damian

I would have never imagined thinking of a firearm this way. I love the way you kept writing it in a verse of the testament as if you scribing it into the book

Incredible write. Totally captivating for the reader. It is bold but not violent. It simply speaks of the potential for…
This is a great write, Naajir. Very thick with detail and circumstance. Awesome.

Man, I hate guns! Loud popping sounds in general trigger me a bit. I remember a time when we fought with bats, bricks, and small knives. Some were good with their fists. My main criticism about self-defense with a gun is that some idiot will pull that sucker in a panic and shoot himself or some bystander. A lotta folks don’t even consider that. There was a time when only specialized warriors held that kind of fear & respect. Now any ol’ fool can be a serious danger. The Devil’s world in a nutshell. Great topic!

Hey, I do not know who told you that, but they are wrong. Your writing is inspiring and emotional. If you like what you have written, then they have no right to tell you that your work is shit. WTF. I swear, when is everyone going to see that we are all individuals and we express our thoughts in our own way? I swear that comment just triggered some PTSD in me.
The absolute gall to say that. My god!
I normally reach out to people when I can, but this has been a very busy time. I will state this again: I embrace the individuality that is you and everyone. Let’s respect one another here. If not here, then you know you have a safe space here to write what you need.

By all means take a break but do so on your terms.When we put ourselves out there we risk the judgement of others.That should not stop you.
Didn’t stop Picasso or Dali or Neruda or countless others whose talent was rejected by the mainstream.

Take your time, Willow. Who ever told you that is a straight up liar and also knows nothing about writing my friend. You’re a powerful voice and writer and there are people here in this community that know. I know I’m not the only one that knows that here on Stars. Do what you gotta do, you and your voice will be missed my friend. Be safe and we await your return. Appreciate you.

Damian

Wrong move. Don’t back off now. Now is the time to push your stuff hard into this site

Your poetry is wonderful. Don’t let idiots bring you down. Everyone is so hateful these days. Some people don’t feel good unless they are bringing others down. Honestly when I get criticism it usually makes me want to write more. Poetry is a reflection to the soul. At least that’s how I feel about it. There’s no wrong way.

I do get it though. Writing is discouraging these days. It just doesn’t feel the same for me. Maybe because I miss my DUP friends. Maybe I just don’t have the time like before. You shouldn’t feel like your words don’t have meaning though. They do and they are good because they are your soul.

I will truly miss you. Don’t listen to the idiots.

I’m glad you are back

Hey there Willow, we write mostly for ourselves. We have a NEED to express in artistic ways how we see the world, each other, ourselves; to communicate!! This need is as natural and beautiful as Spring rain. And for those of us who love the rain, are not afraid of getting wet, who want to see and experience the world through others’ eyes, welcome your words and the music found in them.

To the person who said this to you I say: FUCK YOU! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ART IS, AND FOR. YOU ARE NOT ONLY AN ARROGANT ASS, BUT INHUMAN AS WELL.

Willow, I enjoy reading your words, listening to the words and music. In my opinion, you are an artist, have value as an artist and more importantly as a person, and, through your art contribute to what’s good in human beings. I hope you know this and internalize it.

-Curt

Powerfully penned, Nick. Excellent write my friend. Spitting facts on this one. Appreciate you.

Damian