Myriad

I sit and I stare at the blank piece of paper Or the blank computer screen My mind wanders to thoughts of the past Or whatever in front of me I see. Trying to pull just one single thought Out of the web of strings Challenges me to concentrate On just one of the myriad of things. How many thoughts get lost in the transit Numerous in the process of thought Notebooks and pens all over the place Recorders too many I’ve bought. If not written down and finished just now It is gone to the world of ink If lost to the moment it shall return And be better next time I think.

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Eric Boddie

Date: 6/28/2020 6:31:00 PM

inspiration, it truly can never be rushed....it will return in due time if we just sit back and hush....most times for me when i get 1 thought....i wait for another to be caught....then and only then will i remove the ridge....that caps my pen so i can build a bridge....thats my process julia and i still have some material from years ago that remain yet unfinished....lol

Eric Boddie
Date: 6/28/2020 6:46:00 PM

there is a poem on my pg called "Timeless, Interchangeable Love"....took me 2 years to finish....lol

Julia A Keirns
Date: 6/28/2020 6:33:00 PM

I too have tons from years ago. They will live and breathe again someday.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/25/2020 2:27:00 PM

You have a winner's attitude! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/24/2020 9:45:00 PM

This one really resonates with me. The thoughts are so evanescent. Hard to capture if not committed to paper or screen... I used to teach ESL, and I'd tell students that words are like buses: If you don't catch this word, you'll catch the next one --- or you'll catch the first word next time... Seems a match for your message at the end of this delightful write. Kudos, Gershon

Julia A Keirns
Date: 6/25/2020 1:49:00 PM

Your comments mean a lot. Thank you so much.