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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Date: 6/10/2023 10:36:00 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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Date: 9/20/2021 3:51:00 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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Date: 4/25/2021 9:26:00 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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Date: 12/20/2011 5:28:00 AM
always love to read the first posted poem, Judy, i'm not disappointed, awesome read. harry
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/20/2011 7:11:00 AM
Thanks so much Harry. This one was fun to write. Glad you liked it. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB :)
Date: 12/12/2011 10:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Destroyer ~Poet's "Block~Block~Block" contest Judy. Love, Carol
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/15/2011 7:29:00 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
Date: 12/10/2011 12:42:00 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.
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/15/2011 7:34:00 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 ;)
Date: 8/25/2011 6:27:00 AM
hee, hee, giggles me. Very funny and so often times true. Congratulations on being featured.
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Date: 8/25/2011 7:34:00 AM
Thank you so muchmy friend. God Bless. JB
Date: 8/23/2011 3:01:00 PM
Congratulations Judy on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/23/2011 4:52:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/21/2011 11:34:00 PM
Congrats Judy on your featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful to share with luv ...
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/22/2011 12:26:00 AM
Thanks so much Linda. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/11/2011 3:38:00 PM
Really cute. This was your first posting I guess. Very nice and a lot like mine. Love, Joyce
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/11/2011 4:11:00 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
Date: 6/23/2011 9:39:00 PM
Thank you very much for your comment, Judy. I do appreciate it.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/23/2011 9:57:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/17/2011 1:43:00 PM
This *is* pretty funny, Judy! :)
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Date: 6/22/2011 1:59:00 PM
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Date: 6/17/2011 11:47:00 AM
hahaha. I was laughing my head off on this one. Good one, Judy. Your rhyming is perfect. ^__^
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