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Old 03-13-2009, 04:14 PM   #22 (permalink)
darkcornerinthecloset
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Originally Posted by Veridical Fiction View Post
I understand your point of view.
I used to write dark poetry that ended as dark as it began, but eventually I began finding an admirable human quality in the ability to overcome. A tragedy is never told in first-person, but when someone comes close to a tragedy and pulls through, that person can shine a light in the darkness of his/her soul and speak of a process that is learned by trial and error, and it can ultimately help others who're in the same position.

If there's one thing I've learned from doing anything that requires a gift of creativity, be it music, poetry, art, etc... It's that unless you're sharing it with others in a way that benefits both parties, then it's a selfish waste.
It took me a long time to learn that.
When I finally did, I found a deeper reason in doing the things I do. I was no longer doing things for myself only, but benefiting others in the process.

Ultimately, that's the only thing you leave as a legacy when you're dead and gone.
fukking brilliant!
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