Laura Breidenthal Poet Rhyme

Blank Page

Too long have I been staring at this cruel blank page before me,
My crazed, hysteric mind screaming and imploring
I know there is a message that's dying to come out—
I need to fill this confounded page without the slightest doubt!
It's a simple predicament to manipulate,
Into a mass of thought
A futile attempt to insinuate,
Weak hints are left with naught
I sit here in silent desperation,
What can fill this page?
I slap myself in indignation,
My eagerness becoming rage!
Like roaches sporadically running from light
My thoughts are but a haze
The words I write just don't seem right,
On this cruel blank page!

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James Peranteau August 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM now what does yuh think 'bout this "blank page" ")

Michael Alexander May 23, 2023 at 4:59 PM Yo!! Amazing poem!!! I was told to check out this poem by JWE. And it didn’t disappoint. Phenomenal. Loved it!

FJ Thomas September 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM These words transcend time don't they... a sad and frustrating fight. One I have been in the middle of for some time. As you so perfectly said, "The words I write just don't seem right." Hope everything is good over there. Take care Laura :)

Susan Ashley March 20, 2018 at 6:16 PM With so many poems filling so many pages it's hard to believe that this ever happens to you, Laura.. An impassioned poem of the frustrations of writer's block. I love your first and last lines referring to the 'cruel blank page' - written with such poetic exasperation and 'My eagerness becoming rage' - packs quite a literary punch. I love your first post on PS, Laura. The first of many great writes.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Laura Breidenthal March 21, 2018 at 8:01 PM Hello again, Susan! Thank you for taking the time to read my first poem on the Soup. It was one of the first poems where I felt like a poet, and not just an awkward young human trying to figure out what I loved to do. Haha. <3~Laura

James Inman December 20, 2017 at 8:11 AM Hi Laura, I love reading first posts. This is beautiful. I didn't realize how long you have been posting here, wow. I feel the frustration in your poem. I have sat in front of my laptop for hours trying to write something simple. Starting with emotions that I have put into words that were just not right, going to the thesaurus and dictionary and finally saving it and returning, sometimes months later, to finish it as a totally different poem. Laura Breidenthal December 22, 2017 at 5:34 AM Very kind of you to visit this one. Yes, it's been a long time ago..... lol I just keep writing, it's in my blood! A little bit ironic, as the theme is writer's block here...I feel your pain though. I've been there many times, thinking all sorts of things but not being able to put it down the way I'm envisioning it. <3 ~Laura

Timothy Hicks June 10, 2016 at 10:32 PM It occurred to me that you have 8 pages of poetry and I've only been looking at your last 3. Clear back to your very first post, it's still evident of your amazing talent! "I know there is a message dying to come out" ... I've grappled with this feeling time and time again ... as countless others before me. Just one of the symptoms of being a writer ... Laura Breidenthal June 10, 2016 at 11:51 PM Aww, thanks for going down this far!! xD There's some dark ones around here, so ye been warned! ;) <3~Laura

Lenny Gazbowski May 12, 2016 at 8:41 PM A flawless piece of writing Laura. Iask my family to write out a list of 10 words so I no longer have that fear ! Laura Breidenthal June 10, 2016 at 11:49 PM That's a cool idea, Lenny. It made me think of Alice in Wonderland- "“Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” : ) ~Laura

Justin Bordner February 6, 2016 at 7:05 PM The blank page can be the most sardonic tempt in the writer's world, until we bring it into our heart's battlefield Poetess...your belligerence is a reflection of passion, sometimes we must wrestle the inspiration violently, "My eagerness becoming rage!" J.A.B. Laura Breidenthal February 8, 2016 at 1:33 AM Love your wisdom here, Justin. And thanks a million for looking back on my first post here... means a lot to me <3 <3 ~Laura

Afolabi Muideen September 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM You have filled so many blank page with your fabulous quill Laura. also you filled so many people with bliss with your ink .. Your write is excellent as always...........A.M. Laura Breidenthal September 28, 2015 at 7:32 PM Aww, thanks so much!! Youre a sweetheart! ~Laura

James Peranteau April 19, 2015 at 10:42 PM *winking* James Peranteau April 19, 2015 at 11:37 PM Soup-mail coming Laura Breidenthal April 19, 2015 at 11:18 PM Such a sweet poet and you know it! ~Laura

Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM It appears you have filled many blank pages since giving this first offering. Based on the quality of the writing I would say you have much to be proud of. I am impressed. Laura Breidenthal October 2, 2014 at 8:19 PM You've made my day so much brighter. Glad that we can share each other's work. : -)

Jake Ponce April 26, 2014 at 11:54 AM The first entry you have for the soup is a perfect introduction of the cascade of material that was to follow it. It felt like you were summoning the poems to come forth and fill an ancient yet blank book. You accidentally spill the ink and words begin forming and thus begins the journey.

Tim Ryerson December 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM I decided to go back to your first posted poem and see where it all started and oh yeah, did it ever start!... You shoulda slapped that blank page instead of yourself, then torn it into little pieces, stomped on it, ground it into the floor, laughed and pointed at it then... Tim Ryerson December 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM Yeah I know, I need to get back on my medication...

Joe Inka December 6, 2013 at 2:19 AM Brilliant description of the emotional toll of writers block. It's especially hard when you have a deluge of emotion ready to flow and no words to set them free into the world. It's good to see you beat the block. Awesome

Stephen Kilmer November 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM Beginning is always so hard. Look back now and realize how you have grown. Life is a circle game. ~Kilmer

... Gigno July 20, 2013 at 9:50 PM !!!

Painted Hunter February 27, 2013 at 5:54 AM Came to read your first poem on the soup...always interesting to see. I know exactly what you mean here!

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2012 at 2:57 PM Hey, I LOVE your first poem here. HOw great is this?? And that blank page was replaced by Lots of pages of poetry to come!!

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire September 23, 2012 at 7:48 PM Dear Laura, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I Thank-YOU I have had writers block of late.After reading this MasterPiece again, I have found Inspiration. I Thank- YOU for YOUR many Gracious Comments, received with Joy. LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry

John Rhinem May 10, 2012 at 12:16 AM Smile ˜ Hi Beautiful Laura, Thaought That I Would Journey Back To Your Poetics Beginning Here At Soup * You Know, I Used To Get A Bit Excited Whenever I Considered The Boundless Skies The Limit Offered Whilein Considering Or Composing Verse ˜ As A Matter Of Honesty I Haven't Even Picked An Empty Blank Page Up As Of Late Although I Am Certain If I Am Allowed Another Day & Were To Lift A Pen Something Would Spill Out ˜ But Never Would It Compare Unto The Beauty I Have Found Here At PoetrySoup ˜ My Love to You, John!:) ˜

Harry Horsman March 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM Just taking in your first here on soup, not disappointed, brilliant poem. harry

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire October 30, 2011 at 4:41 AM Dear Laura, This POEM is Absolutely Beautiful A Perfect Poem, Explaining Writer's Block YOU are a very Talented POETESS with LOVE, ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG Soup Mail Call

Carol Sunshine Brown August 23, 2011 at 3:05 PM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Laura. Love, Carol

Kyle Carlson June 29, 2011 at 11:22 PM profound epicness of all that is epic - Kyle

Barbara Gorelick June 4, 2011 at 11:47 AM I know the feeling that you have so nicely described..congrats...those blank pages are SO cruel...BG

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