Paper life
Think of every story you've ever read
Think of all the times you snuck out of bed to read.
Think of the boring stories in English class.
Think of the sun on the grass when you read outside.
Remember when you would run and hide under the blankets when it stormed.
Then cuddled up to a book to stay warm.
Think of every character.
Now every page.
Every word?
Every letter.
Every tear drop
Of happiness.
Of pain.
Think of the characters who you know by first and last name.
Think of the library's shelves full to bursting.
Think of the hardcovers.
The soft.
The book marks.
Every time you felt how the characters felt.
Think of the time they spend on the shelf.
Day after day
Year after year
Wondering why you're not here
In their worlds
Thoughts
And hearts.
Book characters are just as alive as you or me.
They can cease to exist
So can we.
We felt their pain
We felt their loss
We smiled at their wins
We cried at their faults.
They are us
And we are them.
Open your eyes
Can you see the world that could be
If we wrote the characters
The chapters
The books
Think of inspiration
So what if it's not a worldwide sensation
You brought them to life
The author is never wrong
They just follow the characters along their paths
They just write it down
Put that book down
Grab a pen
Write
Write again
Keep going
Don't stop
Writing and reading go hand in hand
Don't give up
Bring these characters to life
So what if they say
"You can't write"
"Change this and that"
Smile
Nod
"Thanks"
Don't do it
Follow the story
Follow it to wherever it takes you
The characters are your map
And so is your heart
For no story can end
Until it starts
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