-the Paradox-

What shall be the words of this page,
for nothing at this time comes to light.
I see the world as a stage,
 yet of nothing do I care to write.

This indeed is a rare time for me
for my pen has always come through,
 word after word and line upon line,
each poem,different and new.

Birds in flight and children at play
yet none of this holds my attention.
All to me is empty notice
and hardly even worth the mention.

 A paradox as a poem comes forth
when indeed I had nothing to write.
In this, a small sense of accomplishing
that has rescued me from this day's plight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 14, 2009 at 5:08 AM
Amazing poetry, Doug, like the flow and the theme too... poetry does rescue one whether writing or reading.. its a special place we poets go... good job and keep at it... so enjoyed... luv ... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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April 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM
and a paradox it is. very skillfuly done. John H Loving III
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April 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Maybe because we don't write poems, we reflect them ... you and us are mere mirrors of th eunivers of truth, our words are only prisms for the light ... awesome write, my friend.
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April 17, 2009 at 10:12 AM
How brilliantly resourceful, Douglas! Writing a poem about lack of inspiration is one all the soupers will enjoy. As for the reference to the "stage," in Hamlet Shakespeare wrote: "I am but a poor player who struts and frets his hour upon the stage...then is heard no more." Love this poem! One of my favorites now. Carolyn
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April 16, 2009 at 3:14 PM
I can certainly relate to this one. Well written, Doug! Donna
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April 16, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Douglas, yes! from the depths you wrote! this was very creative! jmg
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