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INK-STAINED RESILIENCE

Ink-stained Resilience” is a heartfelt expression of a talented and skillful writer who has been facing rejections in their writing journey.

Ink-Stained Resilience

In the shadows of the writer’s path I tread,
A tale of longing, where dreams are spread,
But in this labyrinth of rejections and woe,
My pen drips ink, as despair continues to grow.

With each rejection, my spirit takes a blow,
But still, I rise, my words continue to flow,
For I am a storyteller, resilient and bold,
With ink-stained fingers, my stories unfold.

Oh, the weight of rejection, a burden to bear,
Like a tempest of doubts, tearing through the air,
But within my heart, a flicker remains,
A flame of passion, refusing to wane.

I pour my soul onto the parchment’s embrace,
Crafting narratives, seeking solace and grace,
Yet amidst the turmoil, I question my worth,
As my words face judgment, their value unearthed.

But through this struggle, I find strength anew,
In the depths of despair, a fire burns true,
For within me resides an unwavering will,
To rise from the ashes, my dreams to fulfill.

So I’ll gather the fragments of my shattered hope,
Mend them with determination, fiercely cope,
For in the realm of words, I find my voice,
A resolute writer, daring to make a choice.

With ink as my ally, I’ll conquer each doubt,
Write stories that resonate, both within and without,
For rejections may sting, but they won’t define,
The essence of my craft, a passion so divine.

In this symphony of sorrow, I’ll find my way,
Through valleys of doubt, towards a brighter day,
For I am a writer, and my words will prevail,
A testament to resilience, a timeless tale.

2 Comments

  1. Oluwa keni says:

    For I am a storyteller, resilient and bold,
    With ink-stained fingers, my stories unfold” this line And the last paragraph got my heart🔥🙌🏾🖤

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