I went to a writin’ party… on another site not far from here
I didn’t know what to expect or maybe what to fear
I was used to folks bein’ friendly and welcoming my fare
But over there people said some things that left me with a scare
So I asked some friends back home… what the hell should I do?
They said ‘just write for yourself,’ cuz the stories are first for you
I set myself to writin’ and hopin’ it would be just fine
And though things didn’t change some folks’ opinions, some things did change mine
See, it’s alright, yeah…. I learned my lesson yes
‘Cause the stories I write are just fine by me, I really must confess
I dropped by that other site again… just the other day…
Lookin’ for some feedback and reviews….and what did people say?
Things are just like they’ve always been and maybe like they’ll always be?
Some will read and some will not….It’s all the same to me….
Yeah, It’s alright, yeah… I like my stories yes...
‘Cause at the end of the day, the opinion that matters most
Is mine I must confess!
'Cause it's alright now...we've learned our lesson well
See you can't write for everyone so...
you gotta write for yourself....
With a tip of the hat to Randalynn and Rickie Nelson and Angela Rasch...
Garden Party
Words and Music by
Ricky Nelson
as performed by
Ricky Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_Party_(Rick_Nelson_song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PECmjB9df0w
Comments
that's a good thing to remember
write for yourself!
And in your case, Drea, you write awesome!
That Other PLace
I wouldn't waste my time posting there. I search because every once in a while, in addition to a few from here that post over there, a gem shows up.
Portia
Drea,
Drea,
As you are such a fabulous writer, I would much rather always find you here than at the other site. Me, I believe it is called "Top Shelf" for a reason. All the writers, who are 'top shelf' in their own way, we get to enjoy as they all seem to gravitate to this location.
Thanks for the wonderful poem and now you have gotten me good with "Garden Party" and Ricky Nelson, whom I grew up with, metaphorically speaking. You know of course putting a song into someone's head that will go round and round and round for days 'means war' right?
Hugs, ;) Janice
I saw you posting there
I first encountered your wonderful writing at the other site and tried to give you good reviews. So I was really glad to find your stories here as well.
It seemed that the other place was less interesting as there were very few postings by writers I enjoyed.
Gillian Cairns
At The End Of The Day
We write for ourselves, but also (at least in my own case) for some feedback and hopefully some applause. On this site that comes via comments, kudos and hits.
On that other site that you (cough) mention, you don't get many comments, if any, no kudos and have no idea how many have read your post.
It's no contest.
Long before Ozzy There Was Ozzie
There's one song that will never stick in your head.
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=my+buckets+got+a+hole+...
Here's a Nelson who knew how to sing that song.
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=my+buckets+got+a+hole+...
Now that will stick in your head.
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)