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My pen hovers over paper
I think what can I write
I really want to pen a poem
But maybe not tonight

I cannot get the flow to come
My head is like a sieve
If only I could start a line
But nothing my thoughts give

Should I head up the stairs
And jump into my bed
To find some inspiration
From dreams inside my head

Or maybe uncork a bottle 
To fill my page with ink
Why that’s a great idea
That’s what I’ll do I think

To pull down all the barriers
I’ve erected in my mind
I pour a glass of Chardonnay 
Hoping the truth to find

From deep  in my subconscious 
Where I alone won’t tread
Taken only by my dreams 
While I am sleeping in my bed

Then suddenly a child appears
His eyes are full of hope
I look and see myself there
Tying a noose into a rope

I awaken with a shiver
Running down my spine
I now have had enough
So I re cork the wine

The writing it will have to wait
Until I’m good and ready
And I can hold the pen again
In a hand that’s nice and steady
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Curtis Avatar
July 3, 2014 at 8:13 AM
How to often this happens, to us all, my friend. Beautifully written!
Lyle Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 4:27 AM
Thank you Jerry for your kind words hope all is good with you all.......Andy
Carrillo Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 9:42 AM
I loved it Andy, I just loved it. Sometimes we get our inspirations from where we least expect them. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
Lyle Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 1:07 AM
Thank you Lucilla for your kind words. Hope you are keeping well. God Bless you Andy
Allison Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 3:51 PM
ooh I wasn't expecting the poem to take this twist - it was so chilling at the end sent a shiver down my spine. Hugs as ever Jan xxx
Lyle Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Thank you Jan for popping by a bit spooky I suppose don't go out to do it intentionally just the way they come out. Hugs right back Andy
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