Pandita Sietesantos Poet Free verse

Writer's Block

WRITER’S BLOCK

No inspiration to write...
no bright ideas swirling around in my head,
wishing my pen would have a mind of its own
and fill this empty page instead.

Sometimes -
motivation flows unimpeded
surging like a cascading waterfall,
mind free-falling, thinking, writing…

But times like now, I'm drawing a blank...
delving deep within my muddled mind.
Like an inept magician trying to pull pearls
from an inactive imagination,
I can't find words to articulate my thoughts.

Maybe, if I fall asleep... 
perhaps, in a dream,
maybe then ideas will flow freely.
But right now, I'm not trying to count sheep,  
just trying to think through this, 
trying to wade through the haze.

At 3 o'clock in the morning,
I'm still staring into stark space, 
hoping intently, looking at this blank page...
seeking inspiration.

Where is my Muse?


Featured on PoetrySoup: 06-01-2014

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Harry Horsman June 21, 2018 at 6:13 AM Love to read first posts on soup,,you really are a genius of this Art of poetry, Pandita. In fact a breath of fresh air to soup. Pandita Sietesantos June 21, 2018 at 12:29 PM Harry, your feedback means the world to me! I love the support and encouragement you give. As a matter of fact, after reading your response, I took the opportunity reread this piece and made some revisions to it! Thank you for making my day in a such a very nice way! Love and hugs. Pandita

Susan Ashley November 20, 2017 at 7:52 AM Dear Pandita, your amazing and intimate first write on PS is a beautifully expressed poem that connects with my soul, heart and mind.I love that you chose this topic to be in your first poem- I feel it speaks to your confidence as the fine poetess and writer that you are. Filled with wondrous lines of lovely imagery and ideas, you deftly capture with your skilled pen, the frustration that I, and others, do feel from time to time. A fantastic poem my lovely friend! Hugs and warmest wishes always! Pandita Sietesantos November 28, 2017 at 11:06 AM My dear friend, I am grateful for your always supportive lovely compliments! Unfortunately, right now I am experiencing a "lull" in my writing with all kinds of distractions getting in my way. As a matter of fact, my muse seems to be on vacation:-) lol! Hopefully, I'll soon get back on track. I wish you an enjoyable day full of sunshine! Hugs and best regards. Pandita

Duke Beaufort July 12, 2015 at 6:41 AM I have always found that my discontent leads to inspiration--at least for me. I can't write about beauty and wonder, but only write about things that disturb me or rouse my anger or that make me think of the foolishness of our ways. Unfortunately, there is always something that comes up. You have the ability to dream and express yourself. That is a gift to the rest of us here, and I thank you for it from my heart. Pandita Sietesantos July 12, 2015 at 9:51 PM Hi Duke, thank you for your lovely compliments which I greatly appreciate! Sometimes its easy to find or muse; at other times, we need to dig deeper. However, there are some social situations and injustices that do incite us to creatively express our thoughts in writing and share with the world and you have that wonderful gift. All the best to you, my friend! Pandita

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis December 24, 2014 at 7:54 PM "No inspiration to write..." Pandita, it happens; and yet I think of such moments calling for a break, stretch! deep breathe, hydrate with hot h20, let your muse rejuvinate spiritually, believe me, it will come when least expected. I like this poem because it speaks for all of us. We don't fight it, we believe, envision, and quietly it will come. namaste! my friend... Pandita Sietesantos December 24, 2014 at 11:37 PM It's lovely to receive your visit and you are absolutely right, my friend. I ditto all your comments for, "...quietly it will come!" Let's continue to keep in touch! Warmest regards, Pandita.

Kika Ayala August 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM Very inspirational piece! Thank you for sharing this one, Pandita. Kika Pandita Sietesantos August 29, 2014 at 9:26 PM Hi Kika, thank you so much for complimenting my work.Pandita

Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2014 at 7:23 AM Interesting first poem, it appears you overcame that pesky writers block. Pandita Sietesantos August 29, 2014 at 9:25 PM Richard, I am sorry that I overlooked this comment from you. Please forgive me and accept my late appreciation for your compliments! BTW, I still have "black-outs" from time to time:-)lol! Have a great weekend! Pandita

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper June 4, 2014 at 1:21 PM I'm definitely identifying with that right now. I just inked a poem yesterday for the first time since January! Good poem Pandita! MC Pandita Sietesantos June 4, 2014 at 2:43 PM Thank you so much Marquis for visiting. I appreciate your kind comments and support. Kindest regards, my friend!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 28, 2014 at 5:45 AM Interesting and creative. Congrats on your poem being featured this week, Pandita Sietesantos May 28, 2014 at 8:55 AM Thank you very much, Dr. Ram for your very kind comments!

Heather Secrest May 12, 2014 at 1:47 PM I think everyone knows that feeling. I find staring at a blank paper not helpful, I have to come back later. Great expression of an emotion that all writers can connect to!!! Great write! ~Heather Pandita Sietesantos May 12, 2014 at 2:33 PM Thank you so very much - I appreciate your comments!

Casarah Nance May 2, 2014 at 4:16 PM oh man i hate writers block, silly enough most of my poems come to me as soon as i get in the shower, lol. cool poem though, write on Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2014 at 7:22 AM If you could come up with a pen that works in the shower you would become a millionaire over night. If only I could come up with water proof paper as well, darn! Pandita Sietesantos May 2, 2014 at 11:12 PM Many thanks Casarah - appreciate the comments!

Mark J. Halliday May 2, 2014 at 4:10 PM Hate writers' block, too. I once looked heavenward, and said "Lord, I could really use some inspiration", and ended up writing something about inspiration. Nice poem. Pandita Sietesantos May 2, 2014 at 11:14 PM Thanks, Mark. Sometimes we have to depend on divine inspiration!