Writers Block

We all suffer from this annoying affliction. 
Writers block can be challenging, like a junkie’s addiction.
A good garbage ink can do wonders for the soul.
Attaining perfection is not usually the goal.

Whether they are words of wisdom or a description of nature.
Some write about politics or their divine creator.
Try something different, try something new.
Keep forging ahead through the poetry blues.

Some words will flow and some will not.
It’s not the end of the world just work with what you’ve got.
Take a look around, soak it all in and grow.
Your muse will return and show you it’s glow.

When you least expect it, your words will just flow.
Don’t ever think that you’ve reached your plateau.
Your block will let loose of its stranglehold.
Your muse will come back with more words of gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2020 at 9:27 AM
Words of Wisdom! Writers block - it attacks us all and our helpful muse needs a rest sometimes - will be back soon, but a very good poem considering you have writer's block - well penned Mark, Blessings, Jennifer.
Koplin Avatar
April 23, 2020 at 10:51 AM
The block is just a part of writing I think. Thank you
Cunningham Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 6:17 PM
The dreaded block aghhhhh. We all get it but you're right we only have to look about us and focus on something and ideas soon flow. Tried force writing, it didn't work for me. Tom
Koplin Avatar
April 23, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for the visit my friend. Have a good day and I appreciate you stopping by.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 1:32 AM
The trick is to "try something new." I especially liked this line "Keep forging ahead through the poetry blues."
Koplin Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 5:15 AM
The block is not good. Thanks Caren! Have a good day
Kauffman Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 6:58 PM
Oh, I hate it when that happens and love it when the "word will just flow." Thanks for sharing your wise words on the subject my friend!
Koplin Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 10:06 PM
Thanks bud
Rose  Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 3:37 PM
Even muses have sense of humor, I hope she doesn't hide out for very long, Nice write dear poet
Koplin Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 10:06 PM
Thank you Pixie
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Hello Mark Koplin, yes these words are true.Because this had happened to me. Now I am doing alright. Your ideas will return to your muse. Be safe. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, You are welcomed. Enjoy your evening. the ideas will come when they are ready. Be safe. enjoy your evening my friend.
Koplin Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 3:06 PM
Thanks, you as well
Cholt Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Good advice. It afflicts all writers at every level I suspect. The best we can do is persevere and as you say try something new.
Koplin Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 3:06 PM
amen
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