The Quill's Chronicles



Alas, the toil of ink and pen, the strife
Of crafting tales and myths, a work of art,
A labyrinth of words, a mental life,
A manuscript of dreams, with endless might,
The battle of the bard, the endless fight.

The quill that writes, the page that takes its flight,
The story that unfolds, a wondrous sight,
The visions brought to life with endless might,
A challenge to the mind, a mental fight,
A symphony of words, a work of art.

The writer's curse, the fear of just one slight,
A critique that breaks the soul, a piercing dart,
A wound that cuts deep, a mental fight,
A pain that lasts, a trial of might,
A challenge to the heart, a work of art.

The journey of the bard, the endless night,
The quest for knowledge, a tale so bright,
A challenge to the world, a writer's art,
A story untold, a vision of light,
A journey of the mind, a mental fight.

The publishing world, a place of fright,
A labyrinth of gates, a painful rite,
A challenge to the soul, a test of might,
A battle of the bard, a work of art,
A manuscript of dreams, a journey of the night.

The toil of ink and pen, the endless fight,
A challenge to the heart, a work of art,
A battle of the bard, a mental might,
A journey of the mind, a tale of light.

The struggle to be heard, a voice in the night,
A tale to be told, a dream in sight,
A manuscript to share, a shining light,
A journey of the soul, a poet's plight,
A quest for recognition, a work of art.

The edits and revisions, a constant sight,
The struggle to refine, a work so bright,
A story to be told, a challenge of might,
A journey to completion, a triumph in flight,
A manuscript to be proud, a writer's fight.

The search for a publisher, a endless night,
A quest for approval, a ray of light,
A battle to be won, a writer's might,
A story to be shared, a work of art,
A manuscript to be cherished, a soul's delight.

The waiting and the hoping, a lonely fight,
The journey to the shelves, a joyful sight,
A tale to be read, a writer's delight,
A work of passion, a journey so bright,
A manuscript to be remembered, a timeless art.

The struggle of writing and publishing a book,
A journey of the soul, a battle to be won,
A tale to be told, a light to be shone,
A work of passion, a journey of might,
A manuscript to be cherished, a timeless work of art.

And yet, despite the trials and the strife,
Despite the endless nights and endless fights,
Despite the struggles of the pen and quill,
The writer perseveres, with all their might,
For the love of their craft, their work of art.

For when the story's done, and ink is dry,
And when the manuscript is finally nigh,
The writer feels a sense of joy and pride,
A sense of satisfaction, deep inside,
For their work of art, their timeless guide.

And when the book is finally published,
And when the world can finally see,
The work of passion, the writer's muse,
The tale that's been told, a light that shines through,
A masterpiece, a timeless work of art.

So let the bard continue with their plight,
Let them tell their tales, with all their might,
For they know the struggle of pen and quill,
And they know the journey to the top of the hill,
For they are the creators, of timeless works of art.

About this poem

This poem highlights the journey of a writer, from the initial toil of crafting a story with ink and pen to the eventual publishing of their work of art. The writer faces many challenges, including self-doubt and criticism, as well as the hurdles of the publishing world. Despite the struggles, the writer perseveres with their passion and dedication to their craft. Ultimately, the writer is filled with a sense of pride and joy when their book is published, and their work of art becomes a timeless masterpiece. The poem concludes by encouraging writers to continue their journey and to tell their tales with all their might. 

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Written on January 25, 2023

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 30, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Scheme abacc ccccb cbccB ccbcc cccbc cBcc ccccb ccccc cccbc ccccb xxxcb axdcb eefff xxxxb ccddb
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 3,189
Words 698
Stanzas 15
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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