Coaxing a Write

In the quietude of morning, I write
rise early, pen in hand - a rite
though words sometimes stick and lodge there
in a brain cell - so stubborn!
Scribble some nonsense words
jumpstart free flowing
thoughts to appear
on paper
very 
soon.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 10/15/2010 8:28:00 AM
great title for this one, I think many of us have a poem like this one, when we describe that process we use. Nice play on write and rite! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 10/3/2010 10:09:00 PM
even with the blockage ? I felt peace in this write ... like the writer was happy to sit and wait ... as I often do lol ... glad the seagull came back for seconds they always do dont they ?? smile love Jayne
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Date: 10/1/2010 5:58:00 AM
Congrates on having your poem featured this week Carol wonderful etheree love Jayne
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Date: 9/29/2010 9:04:00 AM
HI, CAROL, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
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Date: 9/29/2010 8:55:00 AM
Hello! Carol, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful poem being featured this week. Enjoyed the selection of all the poetry on the front page. Have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d."
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Date: 9/27/2010 7:43:00 AM
Thank you for all your kind comments. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/27/2010 6:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Carol. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/22/2010 4:55:00 PM
have been there my self and got stuck on a white page.
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Date: 9/22/2010 1:13:00 PM
Spectacular Carol... exactly the way a writer filters his or her info ..and thought process... enjoyed with luv and intensity of your creativity ....
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Date: 9/22/2010 11:08:00 AM
Early morning seems to coax something from us when we are in touch with nature..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Thanks for the kind and encouraging comments on my work..I appreciate you stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 9/22/2010 8:27:00 AM
Very nice etheree on coaxing a write, Carol
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