i can't write a poem

i can't write a poem

A Poem by MBUYISA
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excuses why i can't write a poem

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I can’t write a poem

I have a paper and a pen       

I tried to write now and again

I couldn’t, I’m not a wise man

That’s why from writing I abstain

 

I don’t know what to write about

Love poems, I cannot write

That’s a fact beyond any doubt

I never loved at first sight 

 

Maybe I should write bedtime stories

About the world’s greatest adventures

I like bedtime stories, it's one of my hobbies

Yeah…… I know, I’m one of those creatures.

 

 

© 2014 MBUYISA


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MBUYISA
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They said that if there's a will, there's a way, but I know that this isn't often the case. I remember times when I definitely want to write something but no matter how I squeeze my creative juices, nothing comes out...and I always look at my blank paper in despair thinking, "Have I become an idiot for not being able to write something at all?"

There's a typo in the third line. It should be "man" instead of "men" and I think you can omit the comma in the fourth line. Also, I feel like this should be longer. You can further name other excuses and elaborate them. And I'm not sure about the last stanza. The sudden transition of thought does not add to the coherence of the piece. It's somewhat off. Moreover, it should be "it's one of my hobbies" and you can omit the comma in the last line. You can either do that or this, "Yeah, I know...I'm one of those creatures."

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

Thank you... your review was very constructive, i will make the corrections you're suggesting....tha.. read more



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Greta stuff coming from a fellow South African. Really enjoyed reading this hey

Posted 8 Years Ago


MBUYISA

8 Years Ago

thanks for reading ....can't wait to read your writings
Thank you so much for sharing this! I can completely relate to this, there are so many moments where I feel like I can't write anything particularly good due to lack of experience in many aspects.

Posted 9 Years Ago


yeah, man those moments hit us all,


Posted 9 Years Ago


MBUYISA

9 Years Ago

Thanks for reading my lame excuses
I actually don't know what to say in this review. I enjoyed it, and I totally understand....I like the last line especially.

Posted 10 Years Ago


MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it.
"Yes ,we can." Barack Obama.
A splendid read and write. Pen on...:)..............



Posted 10 Years Ago


MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

Thanks for reading!
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)................
excuses...I wish I had some too... thanks for sharing

Posted 10 Years Ago


MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

lol ...thanks for reading
Ha this made me laugh.Far as I see you write very well.Sometimes nothing comes to mind but in the blink of an eye inspiration can appear :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Vidya Bacchus

10 Years Ago

Ah not all that silly lol.You are welcome my friend :)
MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

thanks again
Vidya Bacchus

10 Years Ago

...............:)
Ha, good excuses, I may have to borrow one or 12!

Posted 10 Years Ago


MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

thanks for reading...can't wait to read your work
Michael Stevens

10 Years Ago

Thanks in advance!
They said that if there's a will, there's a way, but I know that this isn't often the case. I remember times when I definitely want to write something but no matter how I squeeze my creative juices, nothing comes out...and I always look at my blank paper in despair thinking, "Have I become an idiot for not being able to write something at all?"

There's a typo in the third line. It should be "man" instead of "men" and I think you can omit the comma in the fourth line. Also, I feel like this should be longer. You can further name other excuses and elaborate them. And I'm not sure about the last stanza. The sudden transition of thought does not add to the coherence of the piece. It's somewhat off. Moreover, it should be "it's one of my hobbies" and you can omit the comma in the last line. You can either do that or this, "Yeah, I know...I'm one of those creatures."

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MBUYISA

10 Years Ago

Thank you... your review was very constructive, i will make the corrections you're suggesting....tha.. read more

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KOSI BAY, KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa



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