Prose for Thought – My Passion
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On Tuesday of this week I was lucky enough to get an acting job, appearing in a documentary about Stonehenge which should be shown on one of the BBC channels around June and the Summer Solstice. I haven’t acted for a while now and I had ‘sort of’ given up thinking that I will never really go anywhere with it BUT being back on set again and in costume, playing someone else, made me remember just how much I love this profession and how much I truly want to do it. I do have an Agent, I am trying to better myself and I really believe that if I keep trying I will get there one day.
This has been the inspiration behind my poem this week.
My Passion
I reignited the spark today,
The one I thought had gone
I thought that it had gone away
but now I know I’m wrong
It really is so strong
The feeling I have inside
It’s one I’ve had so long
And something I just can’t hide
I want to do it so much
So much with all my heart
I try hard to stay in touch
With the love I have for my art
I’ve tried so hard to leave it
And forget that it just won’t be
There are times I don’t believe it
There are times when it makes me see
Because one day it will be my turn
To make a living this way
This flame I have is a slow burn
My passion will have it’s day
© Victoria F J Welton 21st January 2014
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Lovely poem- I followed my dream to uni to train as a stage manager and then realised it wasn’t what I really wanted. I feel so lucky to have found my second ‘dream’ teaching children with special needs- I hope you get to do your ‘passion’ full time one day!
Follow your dream. Sweet poem. Funny how when your passion is sparked, the words flow better don’t they?
Ahh this is lovely – if you have an opportunity to follow your passion then you are the luckiest person in the world 🙂
Well done on getting that job, I know it’ll mean a lot to you 🙂 Don’t forget to remind us to watch nearer the time! 🙂 x
Congrats on the programme – I will be watching! And a great reminder about following one’s passions 🙂 x
I am so happy for you. It’s hard sometimes to follow our passions. Congrats on acting job. That’s fantastic. Awesome poem, as always I love your poetry!!!! Best of luck on your next adventure in life!!!
Congratulations on your acting job! I’m so glad you have reignited your passion and definitely think you should follow your heart and do what you love most!
I’m so glad you’ve found your passion again. That’s a great poem.
I’ll look out for that programme. 🙂
Morgan x
I think the best thing we can do is follow our passions. We only get one life and we should do the thing we love.
Aw, I know what you mean. I used to be an actress and now the only input I get is the school play!
I did wonder about trying again don’t think it’s practically possible :-(. Shame, think I’d be much better now with a heap of life experience to draw on.
Will watch out for the prog! X
I know what you mean about having a passion that you can’t ignore, even though sometimes you try, and even believe it’s not meant to be. For me it’s writing, in all forms. I thought it was unlikely to ever happen but now I feel I might just do it. I’m so pleased you re-ignited that passion and I’ll look out for it in June.