The Arrogance Of A Writer Poem by Jasbir Chatterjee

The Arrogance Of A Writer

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When problems arise
Like dark clouds into my skies,
A strange kind of thrill goes over me.
Why?
Because I am a writer.
I thrive on adversity.
Rolling and tumbling fill me with words
Which come out as pearls on paper...

When my efforts go down the drain,
And everything I do goes in vain,
It doesn't matter anymore.
Why?
Because I am a writer.
I love to write.
And I am no longer in it for rewards.
My words are my best rewards...

When people at my work station
Tell me my performance is below their expectation,
I just smile and shrug it off like a duck in a pond.
Why?
Because I am a writer.
I know myself and my worth much better.
One day these people and I will all be gone into thin air.
But my words will stay and echo through the whole universe...

The Arrogance Of A Writer
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: arrogance,life
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kelly Kurt 10 July 2016

Wonderful! Yes, we writers thrive on adversity, and our words will outlive us

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Valsa George 15 July 2016

Words have immense power. They continue to thrill and inspire others even after we disappear from this Earth! I greatly applaud your sense of pride in being a writer, Jasbir! Yes, we all can be proud that we are writers! ! Great write!

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Subhas Chandra Chakra 22 July 2016

Because I am a writer. I know myself and my worth much better. One day these people and I will all be gone into thin air. But my words will stay and echo through the whole universe. Yes Ma'am. Your words will be echoing through the thin air and Ether as well not only afterwards, but also now for years to come.. Thanks for this lovely poem.10++ for it. Subhas

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 September 2017

I know myself and my worth much better. One day these people and I will all be gone into thin air. But my words will stay and echo through the whole universe... lovely theme. Beautiful poem having haunting expression. Thanks for sharing.

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Jasbir Chatterjee 17 September 2017

Thanks for your hearty appreciation of my poems, Kumarmani...I don't think I can thank you enough for all those wonderful comments you have left behind on so many of my poems. Thanks once again!

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Denis Mair 08 November 2023

Even though one may not believe in God, one may experience such unease as heaven--given. Isn't it strange?

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Denis Mair 08 November 2023

Recently, due to my writerly sensitivity, I too experienced a tremulous unease which you describe so aptly as 'rumbling and tumbling.' I am tempted to call it divine unease.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 06 March 2022

I am writer and I love to write...loved this truthful expression...Top score.

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Bill Cantrell 04 August 2020

wow, wow, wow, why have I not seen your poetry before now? , This is absolutely stunning and amazing, you are profoundly in tune with my thinking, you cherished poetess! ., ! I am thankful I happened upon your poems.m., ., ., oh how beautiful....how tender and honestly your emotions flow, to my top of favorites I am placing you! ! ! Just absolutely amazing! ! !

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Israj Ali 08 October 2018

Because I am a writer. I know myself and my worth much better.- - - very good work culture- -this poem nicely has been written.

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