The Would Be Poet

I thought I'd write a word or two,
Like all them famous poets do,
And then mayhap I would be known,
And folks would ask me to intone,

The lyrics that were world renown,
In recitals throughout town;
So I sat down with pen and waited,
For inspiration, breath abated.

I waited long into the night,
Then came the dawn and morning's light.
I thought I'd write a word or two,
Short story, pome, just one or two;

But seems to me there's no such luck,
So I got in my pick up truck,
And drove around to clear my head.
It did no good, my muse is dead;

Or else she's just abandoned me.
I prayed to her on bended knee;
But as far as I can see,
This efforts in futility.

          DANG!!!!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 5/24/2016 10:25:00 AM
A delightful and entertaining poem, Judy. Writer's block can be so frustrating, but once inspiration arrives, it becomes hard to lay down your pen! ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 5/2/2016 3:57:00 PM
hahaha, This must be what you were talking about. I love it, and what the HECK? You are BACK, Judy. Where have you been all this time??
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/2/2016 6:36:00 PM
Thanks Andrea Glad it gave you a giggle God Bless, JB
Date: 5/2/2016 11:11:00 AM
Enjoyed reading the humor this morning..I have had slumps in finding something to write but then suddenly poem starts forming in my head but alas, it won't be famous..LOL..Sara
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Date: 5/2/2016 11:16:00 AM
Hi Sara Nice of you to drop by. Thanks for the kind words. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/2/2016 1:58:00 AM
Yep, when your head is blocked that is it. Amusing write Judy. I'm sure there are many who will identify with you.
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/2/2016 9:59:00 AM
Thanks so much Craig. Hoped it would tickle the funny bone. God Bless, JB
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