Keep On Writing

Remember when we wrote things

For other folks to read

That answered all their questions

Or satisfied a need?

And sometimes we would write things

To create a laugh or smile,

To push you through a challenge

And inspire you through a trial.

Now we write for metrics

Like “likes” and “views” and “shares”

And instead of smiles and laughter

We get 100-mile stares.

But if we write the things we like

And refuse to drink

That vile-flavored Kool-Aid

Called “What other people think”

Perhaps we’ll crack a smile

Or persevere ourselves

Until we write a something

That can decorate your shelves.