I risk everything

There’s something raw and alive in this. Not the fantasy of passion, but the real cost of it. The willingness to keep creating even when nothing feels stable yet.

thank you Antonio! I really appreciate this.

Wow Franco, this is so powerful. I am speechless.

Thank you Gretchen :)

I'm going to print this one out and put it on my fridge. I hope you don't mind. Brilliant.

thank you Ria! I don't mind

We must risk delight!

thanks Lauren!

Yes! Powerful expression!

thank you Rea :)

"Well, think what you will

Laugh if you like

It don't make no difference to me

I'll open my case

And I might catch a coin

But all ears may listen for free"

~ Steve Forbert song "Grand Central Station, March 18, 1977"

love this quote! so very relevant. thank you Mankh :)

:)

The soul cry of the true artist. It's the willingness to do whatever it takes, without hesitation. Thank you for this. Love, Virg

Thank you Virginia :) I appreciate you

The finite time reminder is so important to consider regularly. Glad we're hearing your voice and seeing your art on here!

thank you Michelle:)

Worth the risk

thank you Earl :)

I am so glad to see you here and that you are still riding.

thank you Bliss ❤️

Beautifully written, Franco! :)

thank you Misbah ♥️

May 21Edited

You hedonist!😆Jokes aside, when I come to think of it, I’ve risked everything for my writings- education jobs relationships ….

yes total hedonist. for sure. that's the way to be. keep on taking those creative risks! thank you Nevena:)

This was different in the structure and rhyming, Franco. It had structure and rhyming.😉 Also an anthem for living life to the fullest based on your own passion. Inspiring! I loved it, brother.

thank you KC!