Harder Now
Navigating the Struggle: John T. Wurzer's Reflection on Artistic Challenges
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I can't write poetry on my phone
I struggle to compose poetry using my phone.
And so I sit here all alone
Feeling isolated as I sit alone.
Without a notebook or a pen
Without tools like a notebook or pen.
I may never write again
Concerned that I may never write again.
The way I did way beck then
Reflecting on the past when my writing was vibrant.
When my joints were lithe and free
Recalling a time when my joints were agile.
Arthritis wouldn't bother me
Arthritis wasn't a hindrance.
When I picked up my pen to write
Remembering the ease of picking up a pen.
And I would write all night
Engaging in prolific writing throughout the night.
With music in my mind
Inspired by music during the creative process.
And the words they always rhymed
Words effortlessly rhymed in the past.
And the poems struck me blind
Recalling powerful poems that left a lasting impact.
And set fire to my soul...
Expressing the intensity and passion of creative fire.
But it's harder now
Despite the memories, the creative process is now more challenging.
I can't write a novel with an app
Struggling to write a compelling novel with modern technology.
The characters end up crap
Characters in the novel lack depth and quality.
With the plot line on a map
Plot lines feel contrived, displayed on a literal map.
On the table in the back
The struggles are evident on the table in the background.
While my enemies attack
Facing external challenges and attacks.
And shoot out the ceiling lights
Enemies disrupting the creative process.
While looking for a fight
Tension escalating, searching for conflict.
With anyone who isn't white
A reference to racial tensions and discrimination.
Or who's white but won't believe
Challenges with people who resist certain beliefs.
The propaganda that they weave
Resistance to manipulated narratives.
From their troll farms on the plains
Addressing misinformation from online sources.
Blood red amber waves of grain
An image of a distorted, divisive landscape.
While I'm doing the best I can...
Despite challenges, putting forth the best effort.
But it's harder now.
Emphasizing the ongoing difficulty of the creative process.
To try to be strong somehow
Expressing the difficulty of maintaining strength.
To believe that love
Struggling to believe in the power of love.
Is the will of God above
Connecting love to divine will.
To believe the saviors birth
Linking the Savior's birth to the idea of universal peace.
Was all about peace on earth
Contrasting this with the presence of divisive walls.
And not about walls of hate
Expressing a plea for a positive change and unity.
I keep praying that it's not too late
Expressing hope that positive change is still possible.
But it's harder now
Reiterating the ongoing challenges and difficulties.
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