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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Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 8:28 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
Eggins Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 10:09 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
Eggins Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Congrates on having your poem featured this week Carol wonderful etheree love Jayne
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September 29, 2010 at 9:04 AM
HI, CAROL, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
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September 29, 2010 at 8:55 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."
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Thank you for all your kind comments. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Carol. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 4:55 PM
have been there my self and got stuck on a white page.
Sweetheart Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Spectacular Carol... exactly the way a writer filters his or her info ..and thought process... enjoyed with luv and intensity of your creativity ....
Kendrick Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 11:08 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
Mehta Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Very nice etheree on coaxing a write, Carol
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