If you wrote that you are a true bard. Write enough like that and you could earn a living from it. Tell me, are they the lyrics to a song (very Macartney and Lennon) or pure poetry.
I made my living as a wordsmith for 40 years. As a copywriter, as a propagandist. Have you ever considered selling your soul to the devil and becoming an advertising writer. Twenty years ago I'd have given you a job. Everybody's crazy in advertising, it's great.
I'm more of a bibliophile, and yes people in advertising are a little too crazy and controlling for me, I like it how it is now, I post then get paid no pressure
One day you will yearn for that pressure. Don't worry about the people controlling you, really you're controlling them. That's the trick.
I did write a novel a few years ago, supposed to appeal to older Brits, in fact most people who bought it were young Yanks. As Chuck Berry said, You never can tell.
Kind of off topic of this thread, but she could sell her soul to the devil, but he can never take what isn't his to begin with.
Lovely poem, having depression and anxiety I used to write. Not everything is a curse if you look you can find the good the good in it! You have been blessed with the gift of being able to write poetry. Not all can do this, keep using that gift!
Such a beautiful reading.... Sounds like my daughter's story that I'm trying to fix... it's so hard but God is more powerful he fixes everything.. Loved it!
• in reply to
Having the support of a parent goes a long way, being there for her is a great start 💛🌻
Love this. But I'm glad to know you now, so strong, so beautiful, so caring. You are a better version of that girl because you survived and can conquer anything now. Now we see the real you. 😏
• in reply to
Thank you so much, you’re right, all of us, we’re stronger than before
Your writing is exquisite. I get a little teary eyed reading this each time. It penetrates deep into the soul. I think about that person too sometimes...that young, innocent, carefree little boy. You go girl!
Beautiful, strong Sunflower.... wow that is so beautiful... truly touched my soul... wish could give you a huge hug.... we've both have gone through hell at the hands of those who supposedly loved us... we are still beautiful & strong... We are survivors... Thank you much for sharing this Danielle. Love you Sunflower 💛
I love it!! but it is painful reading it as I do feel each word!! I’ve written poems as well to try get out thoughts ,express painful things- when I’ve had no other way at times to let them out-you are inspiring me to try be Courageous & share them maybe sometime also!! Thank you for sharing👏🏼💞🌻by the way I always loved sunflowers as well!!!🌻🌻🌻🌻🦋❣️But Roses were always my very fav!!🌹🌹🌹🌹
I do the same thing that’s why my poems are always painfully sad. I leave my sadness on paper instead of carrying it with me, you should totally share I would love to see
Just wonderful !
So emotional reading this.
It’s beautiful, in its deeply saddening way..
Should be published !
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
• in reply to
It’s a nice kind of therapy
• in reply to
It truly is 💕🌹🌹
Wow...that is powerful girl. I love it ..just like you..
May your day sparkle!
Dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy and hugs!
Or you could send it to Paul Macartney or some such and ask them if they would care to set your words to music. Lyrics are only poems set to music. You will reach a wider audience for your poems if they are set to music.
These people get tons of fan mails it might not reach them but i will try , I'm going to finish it tonight, being a ghostwriter sounds great plus if it will reach more people going through similar things that's even better. Yep I'm going to send the other 3 I wrote too
Roy Orbison singing 'In Dreams' and Al Bowlly singing 'Blue Moon'. Great lyrics. You may not have heard about Al Bowlly he recorded it in 1935 and died in the Blitz in 1941. Still to be heard on YouTube. Al still has a huge following around the world and there's a recent recorded song about him 'Al Bowlly's in Heaven'. How many other singers in the world had a song written about them?
Excellent words too, contemporary social comment, also on YouTube. Al Bowlly lives! My parents sat next to him in a restaurant in Leicester Square in 1936!
That's terrific news, Callmedanielle, they may well want to shorten it and or make changes: the bane of every writer's life. (I was an ad writer for 40 years).
Two things to remember now:
You may well have to pester them regularly to make things happen, be pushy if you don't hear from them for a while. They are busy guys.
When they show the definite desire to use your words then you must negotiate a fee for them to use your work. It's your copyright, remember. I've no idea what one should ask so you'll have to ask them to make you an offer. Whatever they offer hold out for a little more money.
Good luck and please let me know what happens. Remember you have a gift for words that very, very few people have.
I could imagine this poem being read as a part of the Button Poetry series that can be found on YouTube. The phrasing is just pitch-perfect; I've rarely been so heartbroken by the word "almost." Very well done.
I am a songwriter and recognise significant poetic talent. There is great beauty in your writing and thus in your heart. Congratulations on your insight. May you be treasured by all those you know you.
Callmedanielle, if you do decide to turn your poem(s) into lyrics and contact people in the popular music industry then I suggest you put the following on all your submissions:
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
xx
for the ones who need to forgive themselves for believing a narcissistic, gaslighting, unwell person,&using your mental health against you
No one talk about what happens to your family after surviving a suicide attempt 
Slaying the Beast: Depression. It is time to stop the silence & have real discussions. You can’t slay a beast you refuse to see.
are you out there?
