Deb Radke Poet Limerick

Writing Jag

I’ve put down the paper and pen,
‘Cause I just couldn’t say when;
The poems I’ve been writing,
Are screaming and fighting,
“Re-write us, before we offend!”

But the dishes and floors are unwashed;
My cooking has really been quashed;
My cupboards are bare,
And I just don’t dare,
On the head, I’m gonna get coshed.

So tell me, what do you do,
When the words keep flowing in you;
Do you cease your real life,
And suffer the strife;
To the muse do you always stay true?

Now you see of what I am speaking;
My errands and chores are still keeping.
But if I had the choice,
I’d capture this voice,
For the words are all here, paper seeking.

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Deb Radke December 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM I have been swayed by popular vote that to write is better than not to write, that when the words come, catch them before they're gone, which is good as all I've done since reading about the 'elephant' contest is write poetry in my head about elephants. Seriously, thank you all for your comments, and advice...

Dr.Ram Mehta December 17, 2010 at 6:34 PM The poem is nothing but overflow of the powerful feelings as Wordsworth and the romantic theory. Deb

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 17, 2010 at 6:25 PM Very unique write Deb and can so relate to your plight.. writing or cleaning? writing or shopping? writing or laundry? the copy book and pen need to tag along all the time..so as not to miss a word luv.. enjoyed this read tonight.. my friend..

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2010 at 5:02 PM I really know this feeling. Hubbie hates that I satisfy my muse instead of his ideal of super clean house. Guess it depends what or who you have to live with. Cute poem!

Michael J. Falotico December 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM Great Limerick Deb my dear... I agree with james, get the writing done first.lol....luv Michael

James Fraser December 17, 2010 at 3:50 PM Hey Deb, we can go without food and water for a number of days, get that writing done, hehe. What I do in these situations is take notes, my memory is pretty good, so I can recollect what I was going to write. Terrific quad Limerick by the way >> James :)

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2010 at 2:12 PM Relate to this one entirely..Good one..Enjoyed..Glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Your presence at my work lifted my spirits to a higher level..Thanks for stopping by..Sara