The Blank Page

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This is what a blank page looks like
So empty, stark and white
A large expanse of nothingness
With words I could not write

A page that might be plain or lined
Or filled with words I failed to find
A page o’er which my fingers race
To leave a vast expansive space

A night awake with pen in hand
A chasm I don't understand
Yet still I seek some words to borrow
Perchance I’ll find some here tomorrow

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/28/2023 1:52:00 PM

I enjoyed "The Blank Page" write. As writers this is part of our life. Your pen seems to be working with wonderful writes. Have a great day/weekend........................

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/28/2023 11:00:00 AM

Methinks that page has been filled quite satisfactorily, Terry!

Terry Flood
Date: 4/28/2023 11:40:00 AM

Actually wrote this during my recent extended block (which it remains to be seen if I’m out of it) but it needed a tweak. Glad you enjoyed, Ilene

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/28/2023 10:44:00 AM

I've got plenty of them at the moment Terry, working on one as we speak, hopefully it won't be blank. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 4/28/2023 11:41:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. Hope you produce a masterpiece.

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/28/2023 8:11:00 AM

Relax Terry. You're doing great. I do love the poem. We've all been there. I like how you have expressed yourself. have a top shelf weekend, mate:)

Terry Flood
Date: 4/28/2023 11:43:00 AM

Don’t feel quite as blocked as I did… keeping fingers crossed. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

John Lawless

Date: 4/28/2023 5:19:00 AM

mocked by a blank expression and an idle pen.....the "Poetic Standoff".....

Terry Flood
Date: 4/28/2023 11:49:00 AM

That blank screen/page does appear to glare at me with much disdain… but now I know it’s mocking me, my life is complete. Thanks, John… for nothing! HaHa… just kidding. Terry

Lin Lane

Date: 4/28/2023 2:38:00 AM

Hi Terry. Stop searching so relentlessly. Listen to a song and gather inspiration from its lyrics to begin. It's only the first line that needs to be written and the rest will flow. Perhaps the tomorrow that you await will be today. I hope you've been well.

Terry Flood
Date: 4/28/2023 11:51:00 AM

Wrote this during a block that I hope I’m now out of. Thanks for dropping by. Terry