Themes and Insights
The Writer’s Demon
The Dual Nature of the Writer:Writers navigate between two realms: the mundane world and the profound truths of existence. This duality reflects their capacity to explore both the beauty and darkness of the human experience, making their work rich and multifaceted.
The Fear of Inadequacy:The fear of not being “right” or worthy is a common struggle among writers. They grapple with self-doubt and the challenge of articulating complex ideas and emotions, revealing the vulnerability inherent in the writing process.
The Historical Weight of Writing:The piece draws on the lineage of writers throughout history, suggesting that they are part of a continuum of voices that seek to illuminate the human condition. Their contributions are framed as essential for understanding life's complexities and guiding future generations.
The Purpose Beyond Fame:Unlike those who write for superficial reasons, true writers are motivated by a calling that transcends personal gain. They serve as vessels for wisdom and revelation, committed to sharing insights that can uplift and challenge society, regardless of the potential for recognition or reward.
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The Writer’s Demon
Taken from my own experience and observation of the masters.
Not one, with pen in hand, has escaped
All the way from broken scrolls to digital mass
We witness the same pattern among them all
Walk a little way
And you too shall find the difference
As Solomon once proclaimed
“There is no end to the making of books”
Even now we face the challenge
Between the Authentic Writer and the unbridled egomaniac
They who write by right
Are witnesses to the hidden world
Made light to the history
Of human denial and vanity
It is as if they truly wish to close their eyes
Yet are unable to look away from the blinding truth
Of all that no other will speak
Haunting them instead day and night
It is that they wish Not to be right
Or correct or great
For a real writer knows there is no more isolated place
Than to be right about their prophetic vision
A writer is not worth their worth
From the making of large words
Or the conception of intellectual babble
Not even in the formation of knowledge
A writer finds no glory in the depths they must traverse
There is no satisfaction in the emotional substance of others
They must carry
In order to proclaim the message given to them
For inside them is a restless spirit
Boiling a frustrated blood
Irritating the skin
Unless the command is obeyed
Driven ruthlessly is the absolute need to speak
Given not only by the anger of the lower worlds
But also by the transformation of the highest heavens
A writer stands in both places
There they question the limits of their own mind
All the while knowing their unachievable task
To express the inexpressible spirit of all things
Yet they must do so to survive
It is as if there is a dagger in the heart
Turning slowly to the result of agony
And then when pen is finally put to paper
The blade is removed brining whole relief
Oh yes there are those who write for fame alone
And those who write for money only
Or those who write for emotional pomp
Establishing the need for terminal uniqueness
But the masters of old even till today
Are not of such minds
For they would rather be silent
Knowing always they cannot
Like Jonah
So many wish to run away
Only to find their fate worse
If they do not do the work put before them
And as the true glory of the unknown worlds
Offers the gift of hope and faith
So too does the demon of the dark
Become a students asset of experience
Who can speak to the common man or woman
Without knowing the space between life and death?
Who can guide the paths of men
Without walking them all beforehand?
Think to the great Poets and Minds
Think to the great Romantics and Heartfelt Messengers
Think to the great Teachers and Philosophers
Remember the Prophets and Preachers
See how they have lasted the forgetfulness of time
And there you will find the Writers
Tasked by all that is greater than them
To speak the words of the day for all people
Small men have tried to snuff out the words of the Authentic Witness
Through burning and banishing and condemning
And in doing so have put righteousness to the blade
And arrogantly made war with their own God
But the writer cannot stand for such things
As they cannot not allow the darkness to win
For it is a far greater hell to ignore the truth before them
Than to perish at the hands of opportunistic men
This stands as the division
Between the Witness of life and death
And the words of the fluff mongers
So that we discover what you already know
Just as much as the seeker of wisdom
Does seek wisdom
So too does the writer of the questions of wisdom
Seek revelations
For they bring forth a puzzle of a million unimaginable pieces
Locked firmly inside their very core
Trying to unleash a reasonable picture
Making sense of it all
And to them who have come before us and they who shall come after
There can be no alternate path
It is for them a calling they did not seek
Yet given to them undeniably
We thank them all for remembering us.
Ryan o0o
The Writer’s Demon
Taken from my own experience and observation of the masters.
Not one, with pen in hand, has escaped
All the way from broken scrolls to digital mass
We witness the same pattern among them all
Walk a little way
And you too shall find the difference
As Solomon once proclaimed
“There is no end to the making of books”
Even now we face the challenge
Between the Authentic Writer and the unbridled egomaniac
They who write by right
Are witnesses to the hidden world
Made light to the history
Of human denial and vanity
It is as if they truly wish to close their eyes
Yet are unable to look away from the blinding truth
Of all that no other will speak
Haunting them instead day and night
It is that they wish Not to be right
Or correct or great
For a real writer knows there is no more isolated place
Than to be right about their prophetic vision
A writer is not worth their worth
From the making of large words
Or the conception of intellectual babble
Not even in the formation of knowledge
A writer finds no glory in the depths they must traverse
There is no satisfaction in the emotional substance of others
They must carry
In order to proclaim the message given to them
For inside them is a restless spirit
Boiling a frustrated blood
Irritating the skin
Unless the command is obeyed
Driven ruthlessly is the absolute need to speak
Given not only by the anger of the lower worlds
But also by the transformation of the highest heavens
A writer stands in both places
There they question the limits of their own mind
All the while knowing their unachievable task
To express the inexpressible spirit of all things
Yet they must do so to survive
It is as if there is a dagger in the heart
Turning slowly to the result of agony
And then when pen is finally put to paper
The blade is removed brining whole relief
Oh yes there are those who write for fame alone
And those who write for money only
Or those who write for emotional pomp
Establishing the need for terminal uniqueness
But the masters of old even till today
Are not of such minds
For they would rather be silent
Knowing always they cannot
Like Jonah
So many wish to run away
Only to find their fate worse
If they do not do the work put before them
And as the true glory of the unknown worlds
Offers the gift of hope and faith
So too does the demon of the dark
Become a students asset of experience
Who can speak to the common man or woman
Without knowing the space between life and death?
Who can guide the paths of men
Without walking them all beforehand?
Think to the great Poets and Minds
Think to the great Romantics and Heartfelt Messengers
Think to the great Teachers and Philosophers
Remember the Prophets and Preachers
See how they have lasted the forgetfulness of time
And there you will find the Writers
Tasked by all that is greater than them
To speak the words of the day for all people
Small men have tried to snuff out the words of the Authentic Witness
Through burning and banishing and condemning
And in doing so have put righteousness to the blade
And arrogantly made war with their own God
But the writer cannot stand for such things
As they cannot not allow the darkness to win
For it is a far greater hell to ignore the truth before them
Than to perish at the hands of opportunistic men
This stands as the division
Between the Witness of life and death
And the words of the fluff mongers
So that we discover what you already know
Just as much as the seeker of wisdom
Does seek wisdom
So too does the writer of the questions of wisdom
Seek revelations
For they bring forth a puzzle of a million unimaginable pieces
Locked firmly inside their very core
Trying to unleash a reasonable picture
Making sense of it all
And to them who have come before us and they who shall come after
There can be no alternate path
It is for them a calling they did not seek
Yet given to them undeniably
We thank them all for remembering us.
Ryan o0o
Themes and Insights
The Writer’s Demon
The Dual Nature of the Writer:Writers navigate between two realms: the mundane world and the profound truths of existence. This duality reflects their capacity to explore both the beauty and darkness of the human experience, making their work rich and multifaceted.
The Fear of Inadequacy:The fear of not being “right” or worthy is a common struggle among writers. They grapple with self-doubt and the challenge of articulating complex ideas and emotions, revealing the vulnerability inherent in the writing process.
The Historical Weight of Writing:The piece draws on the lineage of writers throughout history, suggesting that they are part of a continuum of voices that seek to illuminate the human condition. Their contributions are framed as essential for understanding life's complexities and guiding future generations.
The Purpose Beyond Fame:Unlike those who write for superficial reasons, true writers are motivated by a calling that transcends personal gain. They serve as vessels for wisdom and revelation, committed to sharing insights that can uplift and challenge society, regardless of the potential for recognition or reward.
The Writer’s Demon
Taken from my own experience and observation of the masters.
Not one, with pen in hand, has escaped
All the way from broken scrolls to digital mass
We witness the same pattern among them all
Walk a little way
And you too shall find the difference
As Solomon once proclaimed
“There is no end to the making of books”
Even now we face the challenge
Between the Authentic Writer and the unbridled egomaniac
They who write by right
Are witnesses to the hidden world
Made light to the history
Of human denial and vanity
It is as if they truly wish to close their eyes
Yet are unable to look away from the blinding truth
Of all that no other will speak
Haunting them instead day and night
It is that they wish Not to be right
Or correct or great
For a real writer knows there is no more isolated place
Than to be right about their prophetic vision
A writer is not worth their worth
From the making of large words
Or the conception of intellectual babble
Not even in the formation of knowledge
A writer finds no glory in the depths they must traverse
There is no satisfaction in the emotional substance of others
They must carry
In order to proclaim the message given to them
For inside them is a restless spirit
Boiling a frustrated blood
Irritating the skin
Unless the command is obeyed
Driven ruthlessly is the absolute need to speak
Given not only by the anger of the lower worlds
But also by the transformation of the highest heavens
A writer stands in both places
There they question the limits of their own mind
All the while knowing their unachievable task
To express the inexpressible spirit of all things
Yet they must do so to survive
It is as if there is a dagger in the heart
Turning slowly to the result of agony
And then when pen is finally put to paper
The blade is removed brining whole relief
Oh yes there are those who write for fame alone
And those who write for money only
Or those who write for emotional pomp
Establishing the need for terminal uniqueness
But the masters of old even till today
Are not of such minds
For they would rather be silent
Knowing always they cannot
Like Jonah
So many wish to run away
Only to find their fate worse
If they do not do the work put before them
And as the true glory of the unknown worlds
Offers the gift of hope and faith
So too does the demon of the dark
Become a students asset of experience
Who can speak to the common man or woman
Without knowing the space between life and death?
Who can guide the paths of men
Without walking them all beforehand?
Think to the great Poets and Minds
Think to the great Romantics and Heartfelt Messengers
Think to the great Teachers and Philosophers
Remember the Prophets and Preachers
See how they have lasted the forgetfulness of time
And there you will find the Writers
Tasked by all that is greater than them
To speak the words of the day for all people
Small men have tried to snuff out the words of the Authentic Witness
Through burning and banishing and condemning
And in doing so have put righteousness to the blade
And arrogantly made war with their own God
But the writer cannot stand for such things
As they cannot not allow the darkness to win
For it is a far greater hell to ignore the truth before them
Than to perish at the hands of opportunistic men
This stands as the division
Between the Witness of life and death
And the words of the fluff mongers
So that we discover what you already know
Just as much as the seeker of wisdom
Does seek wisdom
So too does the writer of the questions of wisdom
Seek revelations
For they bring forth a puzzle of a million unimaginable pieces
Locked firmly inside their very core
Trying to unleash a reasonable picture
Making sense of it all
And to them who have come before us and they who shall come after
There can be no alternate path
It is for them a calling they did not seek
Yet given to them undeniably
We thank them all for remembering us.
Ryan o0o
Themes and Insights
The Writer’s Demon
The Dual Nature of the Writer:Writers navigate between two realms: the mundane world and the profound truths of existence. This duality reflects their capacity to explore both the beauty and darkness of the human experience, making their work rich and multifaceted.
The Fear of Inadequacy:The fear of not being “right” or worthy is a common struggle among writers. They grapple with self-doubt and the challenge of articulating complex ideas and emotions, revealing the vulnerability inherent in the writing process.
The Historical Weight of Writing:The piece draws on the lineage of writers throughout history, suggesting that they are part of a continuum of voices that seek to illuminate the human condition. Their contributions are framed as essential for understanding life's complexities and guiding future generations.
The Purpose Beyond Fame:Unlike those who write for superficial reasons, true writers are motivated by a calling that transcends personal gain. They serve as vessels for wisdom and revelation, committed to sharing insights that can uplift and challenge society, regardless of the potential for recognition or reward.
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