Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway Poet Free verse

Writers Block

Writers Block

I’m awake late looking at the clock

Watching it turn, hearing the seconds… tick-tock

This is the usual time my thoughts I release

Then close my eyes and sleep in peace

It’s been a few weeks since my pen hit the pad

Telling the story of feelings I’ve had

I feel lost and alone

For some reason my pen is in roam 

For some reason my hand is bare

The pen is beside me, I could see it right there

Just looking at my journal my body’s tense

But none of this makes sense

Same thoughts and emotions remain

My mind and heart still harbor pain

Courage I must regain

It’s so unclear to me

I wish I knew; just wish I could see

What‘s creating this anxiety…

Lay

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Carolyn Devonshire January 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM Wow, Lay, it's good to know others have this type of feeling. Sometimes we don't even know the source of stress that can inhibit our creativity. Usually, though, we find out in time. Your muse is still there, it's just struggling to surface. Very poignant write! Love, Carolyn

John Loving Iii January 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM been ther done that. mins is called "The blank page" jhlovingiii

Michael J. Falotico January 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM Been there my friend which is why I wrote "a poets day" check it out... it does apply my friend.....enjoyed your work as always Michael

Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2011 at 2:37 PM Hi, Lay. Yes, I think this is something all writers encounter from time to time. You express something known to many. I enjoyed reading this. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM Lay we all go through this .. u have captured the essence of all we go through to achieve a writing creation.. let me say thankxx once again for a superb contest my friend and for my special placement as well. it was a joy to write for u and for your wonderful theme too.. appreciate the luv..

Audrey Haick January 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM Hi Lay, Don't worry, it will pass...we all go through this every once in a while. It will return...Thank you for placing my poem in 3rd Place. I am truly honored!... Always, Annalise