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Poetry Less

POETRY LESS Sitting at my computer with my silly hat on, Not knowing what to write, I really feel sad, down, really not bright, My muse is no help at all tonight, As I struggle to think with all my might! The situation lately is quite, A challenge, and in spite, Of my every endeavour, as I face this plight Do not have an inkling, or even a slight Idea, I try to relax, not to fight This block in my mind, it’s a fright, Hey musey mine, show me a light, For my ideas are a tad trite! You want us to fly a kite, In the dark, at night? Drink champagne and become tight, And caviar and biscuits bite? I’m beginning to come right, Oh my goodness dear muse, wait A poem is slowing forming despite, The block in my mind, what a delight, But in hindsight, Let’s work on it tomorrow, for I am alight Too much champagne, feel I’ll ignite!

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/18/2019 2:42:00 PM

For me, this is a FAVe! There is magic in this. Panagiota xxx

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/9/2019 3:01:00 PM

LOL charming poem, Jennifer. Your muse just took a raincheck.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 2:47:00 PM

Hi Line, Strange how much we miss them when they are not around! Hugs, Jennifer.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/12/2019 7:32:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, definitely got the T-shirt, been there. I have found a way past the problem. I have some papers with the block comes. I keep adding to these papers, something each day. A wonderful poem on the subject of that dreaded block Jennifer. A fav. have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/13/2019 11:50:00 AM

Hi Mike, my poetry less stage, became a poetry more thanks to my muse who wanted to fly a kite at night! You seem to have found a solution to the problem, think I'll try it! Your comment is great thank you - have a wonderful weekend my friend. Hugs, Jennifer.

Warren Doll

Date: 9/7/2019 9:39:00 AM

The dreaded writers block is so well expressed in your poem. Well done, Jennifer, All the best~ Warren

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/8/2019 12:30:00 PM

Warren, how lovely to hear from you a lovely comment thank you so much. Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/30/2019 10:01:00 PM

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt to prove it. "This block in my mind, it’s a fright, Hey musey mine, show me a light," This is a delight.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 8:07:00 AM

Thanks Caren, so glad you enjoyed - I think most of us go through these dry patches! My muse did come to my rescue towards the end of the poem but after a glass of champagne, we both thought writing a poem had to be for the next day! Hugs, Jennifer.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 8/26/2019 1:47:00 AM

How cute this is! It certainly gained my grin. I also relate to an uninspired muse attack which for me is aided by music. Really, really cute and witty and playful. I bet you're a riot with a bit of bubbly in you! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/26/2019 11:51:00 PM

I had to blame my muse - my mind was like an empty pantry, with no goodies stored in it nor perhaps one or two that were floating around, the cupboard was bare! So good to her from you! Sold our huge home on three quarters of an acre with my landscaped garden and have downsized to a much, much smaller place in a complex where we hope is safer also - quite cute - will send you photos when we are settled - but now the process of cleaning and sorting 45 years of my parents lifetime and ours, plus work, plus poetry got to me and i was man down this last week for 3 days. love you my friend, hugs, Jennifer P.S. Thanks for the soupmail I saw it much later but appreciate your advice and concern so much.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/23/2019 2:14:00 PM

Ha, ha: Once again we have touched on the same subject, and in much the same way. I've posted a rondeau today (Aug. 23) titled 'Those first few lines,' which ends with the effects on me of writing poetry after some wine. Enjoyed all of your spirited (pun intended) rhyming! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/26/2019 11:41:00 PM

Great minds think alike Gershon - wine or champagne does the necessary for our muse and ourselves! Glad you enjoyed and will certainly go to your poem 'Those first few lines. Hugs, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/23/2019 11:17:00 AM

When your "Muse is of no help tonight" you have your magic wand! You spell all the words.. and in a blink of an eye they are spilled in front of you to compose so charming and lovely a poem! I liked and enjoyed so much your work, dear Jenny! It has a fascinating aura and a beautiful flair! So much pleased with your genuine poetry, soul sister.. my warmest wishes. Love and hugs. Blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 1:25:00 PM

Hi Besma dear friend, I felt totally lost and helpless but fortunately back on track! How are you soul sister, your comment as always is so beautiful - truly awesome, my poetry does not rate to yours Besma mou (mou) in Greek means my, but I thank you for the wonderful compliment, I hope all is well with you. Hugs, Love and all my blessings, Jenny.

Nick Trim

Date: 8/23/2019 10:46:00 AM

fly a kite at night lol good line, I know this feeling, best to just get on with other things, a rhyme or two will hit you naturally when you are in a natural flow not thinking :) good piece

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 1:20:00 PM

Thanks Nick, you are quite right - it's a passing phase, but a slightly frustrating one - wish I could enlarge the photo with the baby - looks cute! Thanks for the comment, Jennifer

John Gondolf

Date: 8/21/2019 4:16:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this, Jenn, we've all been there at one time or another. Hope your move is going well. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 1:16:00 PM

Hi John, We have downsized from a four bedroomed house to a two bedroomed house with a much smaller garden - we have to be rather mercenary with the items we cast out opposed to the ones we take with us - this is a family home of 4 and a half decades, so you can imagine what has to be sorted out! This naughty muse lets us all down at some time or other. Hugs, Jenn.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/21/2019 3:00:00 PM

I noticed all the great monorhymes and when I saw "wait" I wondered, is it pronounced as long I for you?? Recently I am seeing little things like that: how British English is different from American English , which makes us use rhymes sometimes differently. I really enjoyed this one. Very creative!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 1:07:00 PM

Yes the spelling of English and American words sometimes do differ but it all amounts to the same at the end of the day. Thanks for the visit, missed your presence. Great comment. Hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/21/2019 1:36:00 PM

Lovely and humorous, Jenny:) You found the right recipe for writer's block...champagne, biscuits and caviar! That in itself already tastes of poetry! ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Paul , it does sort of set the stage for a poetry evening I guess, thanks for a lovely comment Paul. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/21/2019 9:24:00 AM

I know the feeling, now where did I hide that bottle of Vodka??

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/23/2019 12:54:00 PM

Hi Richard, yes very frustrating, but with patience and tenacity your muse comes back. Thanks for the comment my friend, Hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/19/2019 6:15:00 PM

Perhaps you can coax her with small poems like I do at times or write of what it is that’s blocking her from view. She will come :) hugs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/19/2019 11:37:00 PM

You are such sweetheart - I really really think you are one awesome poetess Sandra, not only your poems (which are terrific) but your encouraging manner and concern, thank you my dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/19/2019 6:01:00 AM

- Rest your thoughts, my dear friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/19/2019 9:46:00 AM

I think you are dear soul sister - cutting myself into 3 is exhausting - will be glad when we are over this move - thank you Anne-Lise, wise wrods. Hugs and love, Jenny.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/18/2019 8:26:00 PM

Like it Jennifer. Makes me think of Autumn Harvest Crackling.

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/19/2019 4:59:00 AM

Exactly Jen Silly hat on

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/18/2019 11:42:00 PM

Really, that sounds like fun - when one's muse starts performing their antics, you just have to play along with them Christopher. Hugs, Jennifer.

Silent One

Date: 8/18/2019 4:53:00 AM

We have all been here, feeling poetry less.. the best thing is not to force it and let it come naturally, problem for me is that it always comes when i am driving, in the shower or in bed... lol

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/18/2019 7:36:00 AM

I agree, forcing it brings out 2nd grade poetry, it must flow naturally, often something said on TV or an advert we pass on the highway sparks an idea and try to write it down as soon as I can but often the idea disappears - It think S.O it is all because we are moving to a new house (downsizing big time as ours is far too big)and have sold the one we inherited from my parents about 8 or so years ago and which has been in the family for 50 years and has my beautiful landscaped garden which I designed - very sad, breaks my heart! Thank you for a wonderful comment - hugs, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/17/2019 8:06:00 PM

G'day Jennifer … the harder you think, the harder it becomes, and then suddenly from out of the blue - bingo! You certainly rhymed this verse okay Jennifer - well done - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/18/2019 7:42:00 AM

Yup, exactly Lindsay, and I have three unfinished poems which i was not happy with, but when my muse and and I return to inspirational happy time, I will revamp them! Yes i managed this one and as you say did not even think about it, it just came! - Thanks for a terrific comment, Hugs, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/17/2019 5:51:00 PM

Sometimes a bit of "silly" goes a long way! Enjoyed.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/18/2019 7:46:00 AM

Yup, when your mood fits your silly hat, a humorous poem will follow, and one s happy with the results, but when I sit and ponder what to write, I close my computer and go back to it much lt later and this time with an idea - usually! Hugs, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/17/2019 3:26:00 PM

A great write Jennifer, sums up well how we all feel at times but it will always come back to us at some stage if we wil! Just persevere. Blessings and hugs, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/18/2019 7:49:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, and a great comment! Definitely we must persevere, but as S.O says, we can never force it, it must flow. Keep well my friend, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/17/2019 7:09:00 AM

fickle muses sometimes need to be force fed thoughts when life's moments temporarily block her beyond the thoughts tossing within the mind, she is coming through...nicely penned poem! :) hugs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2019 12:08:00 PM

I get so confused with my muse - interferes too much, but we are still good friends and truly -co-dependant! Thanks for a cute comment Sandra! Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/16/2019 8:25:00 PM

A delightful and a brilliant write, Dear poetess! This happens to me. Then all of a sudden, I write like a waterfall. It's a Mystery to me, Making this a FAV! Thank you, Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2019 12:04:00 PM

Panagiota, missed you - crazy busy this side of the pond (to use your terminology) as the house which my parents left us and which we renovated, we have now sold and have started sorting out 50 years of memories, things, furniture and much more as we are downsizing enormously. Work and poetry have suffered the last couple of weeks , but always think of you and hope you are keeping well. Hugs, Jennifer.

Phatt Matt

Date: 8/16/2019 8:00:00 PM

You have a brilliant muse still. I use to drink but my muse only worked after the hangover, thanks for sharing!~Matt

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2019 11:59:00 AM

LOL - glad you enjoyed Matt - that must have made for interesting poetry! Thanks for visiting. Hugs Jennifer.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/16/2019 4:59:00 PM

your poem made me smile Jennifer I rarely drink but a glass of champagne would probably help my muse to come out to play lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2019 11:54:00 AM

Hi Jan, Lovely to have you visit - all my muse's doing, my muse got the better of me, mind you a glass of champs and caviar went down well! Thank-you for a lovely comment we haven't communicated in a while, hope hubby is better. Hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/16/2019 4:43:00 PM

Is this a champagne fuelled poem?, if so its good. Cheers. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2019 11:50:00 AM

Absolutely, cheers to you and yours also my friend! Blessings, Jennifer.