Writer's Block

WRITER'S BLOCK

                                           THE WOULD-BE POET


I thought I'd write a word or two,
Like all them famous poets do,
And then mayhap I would be known,
And folks would ask me to intone,

The lyrics that were world renown,
In recitals throughout town;
So I sat down with pen and waited,
For inspiration, breath abated.

I waited long into the night,
Then came the dawn and morning's light.
I thought I'd write a word or two,
Short story, pome, just one or two,

But seems to me there's no such luck,
So I got in my pick up truck,
And drove around to clear my head,
It did no good, my muse is dead;

Or else she's just abandoned me,
I prayed to her on bended knee,
But as far as I can see,
This effort's in futility.

DANG!!!

                                               
For Block, Block, Block Contest by Detroyer Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Legros Kelley Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Ha! No way will your muse leave you sweet Judy! I am over to see your first poem today, just for fun :) Your first offering on the soup was delicious my friend! Wow, you've been on here ten years longer than I have! Hugs to you! <3
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September 20, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Congrats on this winner. I enjoyed reading it. I have had writer's block since I have been sick but I know it will take time for the words to begin to flow once again and if it doesn't then I guess I will just have to accept that my time of writing is over. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
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April 25, 2021 at 9:26 PM
Hi Judy, I have recently become a big fan of your work, so I decided to check out your first poem. I am not disappointed. Keep up the good work. PS, It may be long overdue, but congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis
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December 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM
always love to read the first posted poem, Judy, i'm not disappointed, awesome read. harry
Ball Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Thanks so much Harry. This one was fun to write. Glad you liked it. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB :)
Brown Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on your win in Destroyer ~Poet's "Block~Block~Block" contest Judy. Love, Carol
Ball Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Thanks so much Carol. Glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun write but didn't place too high in the contest. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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December 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM
JUDY, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful #2 win in my BLOCK~BLOCK contest. Thank you for supporting a contest judged and inspired by my son... hope you don't mind... The contest was his idea... Sorry! That did not mention it on my contest page... Enjoy your day always,..p.d.
Ball Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Thanks so much my friend. Glad you enjoyed it . It was a fun write but didn't place too high in the contest. Seventh place not second. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB ;)
Mossburg Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM
hee, hee, giggles me. Very funny and so often times true. Congratulations on being featured.
Ball Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM
Thank you so muchmy friend. God Bless. JB
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations Judy on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
Ball Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Congrats Judy on your featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful to share with luv ...
Ball Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Thanks so much Linda. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Johnson Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Really cute. This was your first posting I guess. Very nice and a lot like mine. Love, Joyce
Ball Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM
It wasn't the first I don't think but one of the first. Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for stopping by and great to meet you. Really am enjoying your poems. God Bless, JB
Benson Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Thank you very much for your comment, Judy. I do appreciate it.
Ball Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Thank you for stopping by my friend. God Bless, JB
Heffington Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM
This *is* pretty funny, Judy! :)
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June 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM
agreed
Hendricks Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM
hahaha. I was laughing my head off on this one. Good one, Judy. Your rhyming is perfect. ^__^
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