Write Your Story

Hello, Shelby!
I really like the message in this piece. We are all capable of writing our own stories, and owning our own outcomes.
I believe the rhythm could be a bit tighter if a few words were removed. If I may suggest:
Will you go out in a whisper or a shout / Will you give a whisper or a shout
Drop "So" / Don't be afraid to pick up the (your) pen
It's time for you to write your story / It's time to write your story
Also, in the second stanza, third line, you may want to change the tense of believed to "believe."
Another encouraging, positive poem which I always look forward to reading.
Thank you!
L

There are things you can control and others you cannot. The real trick is knowing the difference. Mostly what you can control is your emotional output and your actions and reactions. That’s where you have tremendous control and when you aren’t reactive to stimuli, despite not having control over them, you do have control over how you process that, and in that way they cannot control you.

I think you’re on to something here. Great writing of course but on a personal level.

Tim