The Poem That Never Was

This is the poem
I cannot write
without the words
which can't be found
and will not flow
to fill the page
that waits to hold
all of their worth
within its white
and empty lines

This is the poem
which will not grow
without the words
I cannot gather
as they diverge
within my mind
and flee my lost
and lonely pen
which now is useless
in my hand

This is the poem
which has become
my elegy to 
the words that aren't
the ones that die
before they meet
the page which waits
for what can't be
as I now mourn
what never was
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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George   Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Straight to my Favorite list Robin. Love, Lainie
Strand Avatar
March 29, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I like the kyrielle flavour in this one Robin and the irony in the title.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Shango Avatar
March 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
The word is our centrality, is it not? And yet despite its non-existence, I have read it because poet and poem are indistinguishable at climax like fire and flame. Love always
Devonshire Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM
This is one of my favorites, Robin! Had to see it again. It's going into my favorites file.
Souders Avatar
March 16, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I enjoyed the motion of the poem and alot of the lines are real good thanks for the good write, Johnathon
Biffany Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Thanks for your comment on my poem, "Paper Dreams". I love your poem here with such elegant imagery and meter. It flows perfectly with just the perfect combination of words. One of my favorites. Randy
Rhinem Avatar
March 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM
....I see a lot of somber within this really? But I wouldn't worry about it dear!!! The main thing within life, isn't writing words~but its the happiness of ones own heart!!! And, I am truly hoping, that "Your Precious Heart," is finding joy at every turn of "Your Priceless Life!!!?"~"My Love To You Always, John!!!":):) On we go....
Rhinem Avatar
March 11, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Sounds like a spell of writers block? Smile~ Maybe You had too many words running through Your mind a couple of months ago? When you should have paced them! Smile~"Hello Beautiful & Precious Robin!!!!"~I sincerely hope that You are feeling well and better today dear!!? I seem to disappear sometimes don't I!? It seems as though You do too!?.... cont....
Devonshire Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Oh, Robin, how true that we stare at empty pages as words die. Writers' block is horrible, isn't it? Thanks for your kind words on "Robbing the Dead." Love your work! Carolyn
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Oh, but it was, it is and it will be. God Bless. Vince
 Avatar
March 8, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Interesting reflection on writing. The short lines work well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Have a nice day. Karen
Strand Avatar
March 8, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Thanks for your welcome comments on my postings today Robin.Rgds Brian
Lopez Avatar
March 7, 2009 at 3:40 PM
This time of writers block; I consider to be a time of maturation.. great job!
Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM
There are days when the words just elude us. This is a great description of that frustration. Thankkyou for your comments. Love, Joyce
Reynolds Avatar
March 7, 2009 at 2:02 AM
Ah yes, an ode to the words that...slip...away, our fingertips barely touching their back's as they escape. sigh. and such is the state of a writer at some point. well said, love, Kristin
Chamma Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 11:27 PM
That's a beautiful piece..Thank you for sharing... Always, Farah
Bickerstaffe Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 9:51 PM
An intriguing piece Robin! So well written with smooth cadence and form. Well done my dear! Blessings and hugs, Keith
Bingham Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 5:12 PM
I like Johns comment, I need some writers block maybe I could post as well as you. God Bless, Ron
Haniff Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 3:24 PM
wonderful free verse Robin! it flows well and conveys your message perfectly...love Maryam*
Moreno Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Wow, well thought out piece Robin, Clever in fact...Raul
Loving Iii Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 12:44 PM
yes way to have writers block. you've been working too hard. the style is there but the meaning is missing. you have to wait for a feeling it will come. john
Guzzi Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM
excellent Robin. "Elegy to the Never Was" title?
Winter Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 9:59 AM
No way you have writers block with this poem! This is exceptional! Only a great poet can write about the poem they cannot write! ~lol~ I love it! Great job! Love, Shar
Townsend Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 9:21 AM
This is wonderfully written. You do have a way with words even when it seems that they are not there you manage to pull them together. Wow, so gifted. Thank you for your comment on my poem from Michael's contest. I appreciate you taking time to read and comment on my work. Smiles from Lolita
Richards Avatar
March 6, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Love this Robin....we all have those 'wordless poems'.....great job! :)
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