Writer's Block

I've got no zippity in my doo-dah,
No tiger in my tank.
There's no steam in my engine,
And white pages remain blank.

My life is full of clutter,
My thoughts are all askew.
Poetic words escape me,
What am I to do?

Perhaps some peace and quiet,
Will calm my frazzled brain,
And allow sweet words of poetry
To flow like a spring rain.

So I'll turn off the computer,
And silence the TV.
I'll turn down my cell phone's ringer,
Until my words once again flow free.

I hope that this will do the trick,
I really want to write.
My creative juices may be stuck,
But I'm putting up a fight!

3/2/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2014 at 5:19 PM
this is pretty keen. I liked your analogies at the beginning. great rhyme and meter as always from you.
Pettit Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 7:44 PM
I wonder if Ex Lax works for writer's block? Very entertaining write with great descriptiveness and rhyming. I'm putting this one on my favorite's list.
Rees Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 7:29 PM
Beautiful... Somewhere where we all have been haha
Frankel Avatar
March 3, 2014 at 5:03 PM
great poem! best wishes Alex
May Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 8:23 PM
A delightful write Kim... I think you'll win the fight...best wishes
Wilson Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 8:09 PM
I have been there too Kim..good luck getting it flowing again! luv,Deb
Smith Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 7:03 PM
This fabulous.. I like to just take a walk and stay away from the tv ... Hugs Tim
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