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So I hind my face in my hands No words, No demands I’ve fallen into a pit that’s forever bleak No letters come out from me head to my feet The ink well has dried up and gone cold Will I forever be lost till I’m old? Not even a letter or thought will spill How do I create on paper what I can’t fill? Empty medium lays waiting for its mate I fear emptiness will be my new fate I’m looking for new inspiration in everything I do My pens stuck to the table like glue I ponder my thoughts and wonder to construe What a horrible existence for a poet to go through I’m floating in soup trying to make stew

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 1/3/2009 7:06:00 AM
An excellent write describing the writers block. Many writers feel this from time to time. Stop...lay that pencil down...take a deep breath...and in time something said, or did will spark the inspiration to write again...Excellent write.
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Date: 12/31/2008 2:14:00 AM
You've made some stew in this pot o gold,Laura thanks enjoyed this!!
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Date: 12/28/2008 8:05:00 PM
Looks like you found your muse in this one. Love the last line. This poem is an example that writing can be good even if it doesn't come easy. Nice use of rhyme. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for taking time to comment on my poem. I hope you have a wonderful New Year! Karen
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Date: 12/28/2008 11:18:00 AM
An awesome write, Laura. Beautiful imagery. This situation in the lives of poets are temporary. Inspirations come naturally and the flow of pen is restored. A creative mind can't be blocked for long. Thanks for your encouraging comments on my poem The House of Glass.
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Date: 12/25/2008 5:42:00 PM
let go and let flow don't think about it so hard and the words will flow, hope that you are well, take care D-nyce
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Date: 12/24/2008 6:35:00 AM
This hits all of us the same way...sometimes we just come up with an empty soup pot!! Great job in expressing those thoughts!! Merry Christmas, Laura!~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/23/2008 7:57:00 PM
Laura - What wonderful expression - What I do when I'm like this is I read a lot and just let it all go - Then bamb it hits me - Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
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Date: 12/23/2008 6:52:00 PM
I really like the beat kept throughout this poem, and I think about every poet can really relate to the feelings shown in this piece. Great work Laura!
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