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Literary Standstill

Am I meant to be found? 
Do not force it
let it come. 
Let it come, 
Like you used to.
Filing away the words, 
overproduced. 
Distraction is no bad thing, I tell myself. 
Coincidence, Nothing more?
Me and signs, How they pass me by. 
‘Mind’ overused, 
Same old thoughts. 
I’ll remain a gentle soul to the end. 
‘Soul’ for crying out loud, 
My life force is fragile.
Stop melancholy, I could regret that later. 
Absolutely, ‘beauty’. 
There’s another! 
Vocab, enter me, dictionary. 
I’m far past the cliffhanger, 
The walk into the sunset.
Where art thou? 
I know, but I have it within me. 
Loosely spoken seven, 
Time for 3rd person. 
He sat there, broad-shouldered, 
Confident in his endeavor.
Really? To what exactly? 
Bewildered, He pretends to stare longingly, 
As if he once had an idea. 
The camera pans back, A wide-angle shot.
‘He could have been a contender’. 
He's just too damn aware of his surroundings, 
It piles on the pressure. 
Unimportant, maybe, 
He’s willing to escape.
To where one must utter, To where, to where?
Enough, round up the story. 
Twist the hand of fate, Sit back and reflect. 
It wasn’t as bad as he thinks. 
Time to bury those regrets.
Their eyes met, 
He wistfully wants a second glance. 
Imagining a street or a quiet café bar. 
Sweat on the brow, 
I think that’s been used before.
Director, break down his walls, 
He is still getting nowhere. 
Where, where? 
Enjoyment.



Writers Block
-Confusing Possibilities-
-The Six Parts Seven-

Copyright © Lee Norton | Year Posted 2024

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Date: 5/31/2024 3:12:00 PM

Lee, at the request of my friend Wen, I am grateful for the opportunity to visit your page and engage with this insightful poem that delves into themes of self-examination, uncertainty, and the quest for purpose. The poem explores the internal struggles individuals face as they ponder questions of identity, direction, and missed chances. The use of a casual tone throughout the poem fosters a sense of closeness and introspection. The language is clear and reflective, capturing a contemplative atmosphere. The inclusion of literary devices such as metaphor, allusion, and personification enhances the depth and impact of this exceptional piece.
Date: 5/31/2024 6:45:00 AM

For crying out loud, is life just a play? Is it written as we go? As always, well written and expertly voiced. Offering food for thought. You have concurred the art of ambiguity in a crystal clear manner. I enjoyed this one very much Lee

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