Writer's Block

Pen on paper The chisel wavers The statue still headless Construction remains motionless Nose, eyes, and mouth still an enigma Which facial feature shall play as the lead stigma? Craft a smile on the blank slate Or a whimpering frown on that cold state Metaphor, theme, simile, and allusion Selecting “e) all of the above” pangs lofty derision Would “love” suffice Or could “burning passion” be more precise? As long as no thought comes to mind Sitting here will turn into a crime Is there any key to lock The gate that leads to writer’s block? *To all of my fellow poets whom suffered through this disease.:) -M&M