Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Unblemished Paper

Vowels stir in the back of your mind,
while consonants lack a foundation.
And the page taunts, with its virgin white,
as doldrums morph into frustration.

Ideas trip over each other,
unable to realign anew.
And sparks of inspiration get doused
by sweat, trying to salvage a few.

Your pen is poised just above the page;
wit dangling tauntingly from its tip.
And as blood and ink drip and mingle,
you realize you've bitten your lip.

It feels like your muse abandoned you,
as thoughts vanish like wisps of vapor.
Yet all that you can do is sit there;
staring at the unblemished paper.

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Line Gauthier March 4, 2018 at 10:19 PM A gem about writer's block. I love this part most "And as blood and ink drip and mingle you find that you’ve bitten your lip." Well done, Emile. Emile Pinet March 5, 2018 at 9:29 AM Thanks Line, I truly appreciate your support and encouragement my friend, Emile.

Ralph Sergi March 29, 2015 at 7:23 PM A beautifully worded poem, Emile. I could see or feel a writers block blending with the blood. Emile Pinet March 30, 2015 at 9:18 AM Thanks Ralph, I appreciate your support. Emile.

M. L. Kiser March 24, 2015 at 8:57 AM I've been there so many times; well penned. Emile Pinet March 24, 2015 at 11:46 AM Thanks so much for your generous support. Emile.

Eileen Manassian March 23, 2015 at 7:38 PM Loved this, Emile. I can relate so well. Many of my poems are mixed with the blood of my heart. Hugs Emile Pinet March 23, 2015 at 8:37 PM Thanks Jade, I appreciate your kind words. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi March 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM Ah you need to learn to blither! Try a few BLITZ poems they really get the juices flowing - often I can get a couple verses FROM one blitz! Emile this is a very evocative verse, it might be a wee bit stronger if you even out the syllable count? Bring it out to 10 and see how it sounds? Light & Love Emile Pinet March 23, 2015 at 10:51 AM Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your input. Emile.