AncientzDream

What is it that makes writing, especially creative writing, such a popular and oft pursued craft? I know I've been writing and developing my style since I was 12 or 14 and it's something I was never able to put aside for long. As long as I can remember, I have written something - poetry, short stories, drabbles, and almost anything in between. Have you ever felt as if the characters in your stories want to be written about? That they loom over your shoulder and nudge you insistently, especially if you have 'ignored' them for a while? I know I do. My muses, my characters are rarely quiescent, rarely silent. I am truly curious what other write

In the end, We conserve only that which we love, We love only that which we understand, and we understand only that which We are taught. - Anon. It is a scary thought, the possibility that man's capacity for love is directly linked to his/her capacity to understand the world around them. We see evidence of how lack of understanding leads to hate everyday through hate crimes, discrimination and the war that is going on in the Middle East. We are all taught love and hate when we are young. Some of us are taught more of one than the other. Often, though, it seems as if we do have an inborn knowledge of both extremes of emotion. You meet s

Wow, that felt good! I hadn't put my poetry up for viewing before today, but it is definitely a good feeling to have it out where other writers and tons of readers can view it. I hope everyone who reads it, likes it...whether you do or don't, please feel free to critique. I can't get any better without feedback. Thank whatever powers that be for the internet! I love it! :ninjabattle: