Writers Block

The dreaded writers block
is every poets curse
when you're waiting to write
but can't think of a verse

Pen at the ready
but a brain working slow
desperate for ideas
that you hope to make grow

You try a distraction
to encourage a find
a little more coffee
to waken the mind!

When nothing is working
you give up for the day
and wish inspiration
had a bit more to say!

You hope in the morning
with your first cup of tea
that something will trigger
a thought to run free

Then you can start writing
and forget this old curse
just get on with composing
some brilliant verse!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM
This is wonderful! Do I know writers block? Oh yes indeedy;)) Really enjoyed writing this Em! Thanks for your comment on my poem, so very appreciated! Carol
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March 6, 2011 at 3:38 AM
Hi Em :) I can definitely relate to this-- you sure say it like it is and sometimes I just find it amazing how this writer's block just gets smashes into piece and an avalanche of words just comes... thanks for sharing :)
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March 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I am enjoying reading the many diverse poems written by the many wonderful poets writing and sharing here at PoetrySoup today. I am happy that yours was among the ones I had the pleasure to read Emma. Love, Carol
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March 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Emma, your speaking just to me! lol...Im still waiting for some brilliant verse..well done. BG
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