Haven't done one of these in a while, and I wrote something new tonight. I figured I could share it and perhaps encourage you all to give it a shot at the same time. Feel free to write about whatever you have on your mind, whatever you're feeling, or perhaps just something that interests you. There's no intent for hostility here, just a place for first time writers or the more experienced alike to create something new. I'll post mine down below. [quote]I will not leave you here, Dear old friend of mine. I will not leave you on this road, Or forget you far behind. I will not forsake you, stranger; My foreign friend in need. I will lend to you my hand, Despite the fearful warning plead. I will not lose you, reflection; Myself who’s been there all along. I will keep ahold of who I am, Until I’ve sung my final song. The world is dark at times, And there will be trials and pain. But while there is still empathy I can call this mad world sane. For no matter how closely familiar, Or far different from you am I, We are both pilgrims of this earth, And on this earth we shall die.[/quote] So have at it, friends. Write, read, or just share some poetry written by others if you're not feeling up for it yourself. But above all, enjoy your time here.