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Intimidated

Far too intimidated,
Not sure if I can match it,
Too many great writers,
Where exactly do I fit?

The emotion in their work,
Breathtaking to behold,
The writing in their craft,
Do I compare to this gold?

I'm not so sure if I do,
My well is running dry,
Already losing passion,
Should I continue to try?

I see a great idea,
That someone else has wrote,
I should have thought of that,
Now all I can do is quote.

Feeling quite insecure,
As you can surely tell,
Trapped inside my own mind,
All I want to do is yell.

Jamtots

@Jamtots

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Woah there horsie, can't imagine you running out of ideas, (although I too am

You've got some great stuff =)

Stuck for ideas today, and the elephant of expectation isn't really playing ball). There's nothing wrong with having a break and coming back to it.

Your stories and poems are amazing mate!! For nothing to be worries about your in the gold zone 😉😊

@Clairabethy I am thinking about taking break, yeah. Since I came to Opuss, I've never written so much in my life. I think I'm overdoing it... Not sure if I really am going to take a break, but I'm really considering it.

@Clairabethy And you still have my elephant 🐘 I want that poem! No pressure. 😜

@Samurai thanks 😊

Maybe just a little

Maybe just a little

@MrAlex thanks mate. But idk, I don't even know where I'm going with my stories.. A little stuck u

Thanks mate. Idk, I don't even know where I'm going with my stories.. A little stuck 😒. I'll get past this, don't worry 😊

@MrAlex forgot to tag you 😉

@Jamtots take as long as you need just make sure you come back!!

@MrAlex hah! Don't worry, I'd never leave you guys for good! 😜🍻

Don't put yourself under pressure...& NEVER underestimate yourself either. I often have days where my head is empty, & all I do is let it pass-you can't force words & ideas, but if you are relaxed about it, they'll come. And so what if that takes a week? We'll all still be here ready to read 😌😉😘

Hahaha @Jamtots it's a very stubborn elephant. Take a break then, but only a small one, then come and write more of the stories you already started 😉

I know exactly how you feel! With so many great writers here, I feel like I'm never good enough. But your writing is amazing! 😄💚

@Fly10 thanks, you always say something that helps 😊 I am trying too hard to force ideas.. I need to slow down some 😌

@Jamtots it's just a little block mate. It'll pass. And I don't think U should go anywhere 👍😊

Don't be daft mate, your writing is excellent 😃

@Clairabethy Don't push yourself too hard, keep the elephant for as long as you need 😉

@natalee Exactly! It's very intimidating sometimes 😓

@leelee101 @glen thanks guys, means a lot from you two 🍻

@Jamtots I've not read much of your stuff but I know you are good. Just keep your mind wide open to all the possibilities.(bridge to teribithia)

Your work so far is truly brilliant, you have a great command of the English language. If you ever find inspiration runs dry, then think of a topic that really riles you, or that you feel strongly about. Then you will find the words will flow.

@Jamtots think everyone feels the same at some point and the turnover rate on here is pretty unsustainable.. Relax and breathe 👍

@Jamtots You're fine, dude, rather than take a break, just give yourself a rest. It doesn't work to force things, I cranked out some crap I ended up unhappy with that way. I am amazed at the prolific pace that some are able to maintain, but I have found that I have to focus on quality over quantity or I embarrass myself. I am getting faster at writing with the encouragement of this place, but I can't post something worthwhile nearly every day. Take a breath, let it flow, and be assured you have plenty to be proud of.

@VikingHorn Yeah I've wrote a couple things before that I later found to be quite bad, so I deleted them. Yea, I've decided not to take a break, I'm just going to relax and take it a little easier. 😊

@Fly10 is exactly right - inspiration comes in drips and drops and sometimes waterfalls. Do not doubt your abilities Jammy, I love your work! Everyone works at a different place - never find it as a chore, writing is for you to express yourself, to enjoy, to feel. So just be you and come what may 💚😘✨

@naaviie Thanks, Nic 😘 I won't pressure myself so much anymore 😊

Glad to here it! Natural talent like yours will do whatever it pleases 💚😜✨

Totally relate to this! 👍

Your stuff is amazing...it's awe inspiring isn't it?,,,reading such fab writes everyday...overwhelming yet inspirational all at the same time...keep up your amazing writing my sweet☺☺☺☺☺

@misslittleDHP Thanks hun, it really is sometimes 😊 thank you for the RP too 😘💙

I know THAT feeling. How can I match that perfect girl??? Grrrr

@Jamtots my pleasure💚💚

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