He was 16 when he wrote his first verse.
Just like any love struck teener his age, his first poem was about love… mushy and senseless.
Then, lines began to rant. An adolescent growing in a seemingly unaccepting society reflected all his angst in verses.
As fate would have it, a new love turned those verses into the mushy lines they used to be… some spoke of the joys of love, while most tell tales of hurting.
Through the years, there were other moods injected in the verses – nationalism, humor, nonsensical and inspirational. But majority still speaks of love and frustrations in life.
Years went by, with the love strengthened by the bond of marriage, verses became scarce. Not because he doesn’t want to write anymore, but there were bigger responsibilities to attend to.
Scarce, but not extinct.
There were occasional poetic outburst that managed to slip through, especially during times of trials and frustrations.
He was introduced to blogging, a medium that was non-existent when he started writing poems more than a decade ago. He liked it… no, he loved it. But instead of just verses, he wrote narratives too… and just like the mood of most of his poems, they talk about his personal trials in life, his journey… his thoughts.
There were occasional postings of his old poems too.
He didn’t know that he was being read.
The biggest trial in his life came. His blog which he called Reflections was a witness to it all.
How all those loads were taking their toll on him… how he was trying to cope… how some people came to support him… how some people looked down on him… how he wanted to give up at times… and how he drew strength to continue… it was all in his blog.
Until the trial came to an end… in what seems to be a loss, yet also a victory…
Now all alone, he turned to blogging to keep him sane.
From a single Reflections, sprouted more blogs of different interests… like he was trying to embrace every topic imaginable, as though he can.
He yawned and stretched, stand-up and walked… and looked at his blogs… there were already 12 of them… yet something’s still missing.
What could it be?
At the back of his mind, he knew what is missing. But he is hesitant… he is not sure if he wanted to do it… because he is not sure if he can do it.
Would he? Should he?
Like they say, you can only suppress something for so much time… just like a balloon that can only hold so much air, it is bound to blow up… and when it does, it wouldn’t be nice.
He wrote poems, even wrote some songs. Made some reviews, gave personal feedbacks and commentaries… what could be keeping him from doing something that he has been wanting to do for a long time? After all, it is still writing… and he loves to write.
Time is ticking… and the air in his balloon is almost getting too much to hold… it is bound to blow up… unless…
There’s no use fighting it… there’s no use running away from it… there’s no escape…
So he stood up… take one last deep breath… and prepared to face what seems to be the greatest challenge in his writing existence…
He sat down in front of his computer and created his latest blog… his short stories blog.
Are you willing to give him a chance?
he he he Roy, that was an entirely enterprising way of introducing your blog, I like it! No – love it! The world of writing is a cast expanse of space. Feel free to romp, side-split, jog, run around , or do whatever you want to. Remember that’s what writing does to us, it sets as free. So , go forth and fly ! You have the talent, dedication and indefatigable spirit to do so.
Good luck with your new venture!
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That should read “VAST expanse of space…” sorry… the keypads, you know,…lol…
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thank you very much for the encouragement Jena!
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Wow, what a way to introduce your blog. Magnificent!
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Roy Reply:
April 10th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Thanks Sir Mon!
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[...] to be honest, right now the blog contains only one story yet, an introduction, not just an introduction mind you… but an introduction with a story. It is a short story [...]
The first three paragraphs could have been my life as a teenager! This was captured in your story, rather dramatic introduction! I love it!
Good luck with your new blog, so, this is lucky thirteen?
Z
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well, I guess that’s how we all start, thru mushy love lines, hehe…
thanks for the introduction.
I sure hope this could get lucky, although I won’t be as lucky without the support of friends like you and jena.
thanks!
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A very energetic and prolific writer not only with pretty good ideas but with good stories to tell and share with his readers! That’s you, man! You’re getting more eloquent huh! Like your new blog. The introduction is soooo nice. Can’t wait to see your upcoming posts. Congratulations!
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Roy Reply:
April 11th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Thank you very much Sir Goddy!
I hope I would be able to meet your expectations
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[...] humor, dark, satire and more… and I will also write stories from real life, just like my first post… my only post thus far, [...]
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man, you got talent. you are on the right path for using blog as your medium to express it. and i wish i have the same talent as yours. or maybe i have, just didn’t know i did.
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hello
thanks for dropping by my humble abode where I attempt to become a writer…
I’m sure you have it you… you just allow it to be free… don’t suppress it.
thanks again!
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you know what? i just finished reading all your stories and i’m starting to get inspired… one of these days, i will setup a new blog, and will title it “Continuations”. Hehe…
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Roy Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 5:01 am
hahaha! that’s a nice name… thanks!
give me a heads up when you do
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now i’m really inspired.
i have a better name… “Chapter Next”
http://chapternext.cantosph.com/
I hope you don’t mind… And please welcome me as I ask some help from you in the future…
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Brilliant. You really had me going. Keep up the story writing.
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Thanks for sharing your short stories!
If you’re interested, check out:
http://thewritingsofkcd.wordpress.com/
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