Incarcerated Heart

Lately I've really wanted to improve my writing, especially my poetry and prose.  Looking back at some of my older works from a year ago, I feel there is so much that can be improved to make my writing better. I sometimes physically cringe reading my own stuff.  It was rather discouraging for me.  I went a long time not writing at all because I felt my poems weren't good enough. I'm rather self critical.  But not writing at all was the worse mistake I made.  I must keep writing to improve. Not only this, but I need to remember to enjoy and relish in the process of writing. For a time,  I lost sight of what writing truly is to me. Its to express my inner world. It's a personal thing that comes from within. I write for myself and no one else.  I shall continue to pour my heart out, let the words come naturally and and learn as I go.  <3 

I know this all sounds pretty cheesy, but this has been a recent realization of mine. We all start somewhere  and I shouldn't feel shame for that. Instead of feeling discouraged, I should learn from it and move forward! When it comes to writing,  there is no right or wrong way to create, but theres always room to improve.   I would really appreciate any constructive criticism. I feel a lot more excited seeing feedback then I do favorites! ~

This poem came to me rather suddenly.  Last night I had many dreams and I woke up after each one.  Despite continuously waking, I felt rested, as if my mind was rigorously working out some things.  I feel something inside me clicked.