Dry Ink

At times I sit between the trees
Pen and paper on my knees
I look for something new not old
I search for story never told

Between the branches squirrels leap
While near my feet critters creep
I wait to hear the special sound
Of story falling to the ground

Leaves they move and dance with rest
Sun moves too, towards the west
I look to see what letters form
A quiet tale or one of storm

Suns did set and birds would flock
Days they pass and months still clock
Then they came, words from the sky 
But alas, alas, my quil was dry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM
So often we poets feel this way Jerry. This is a wonderful poem with an ending we can all relate to! : )
Hackett Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 3:23 PM
I'd write a big thankyou note but I'm all out of ink, ...
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