Uninspired

A blank piece of paper

 

         Is just a blank piece of paper

 

When the red ink is dry,

         The blue ink is spilled on the floor,

                  The black ink has nothing new to say…

 

         So I crumple it up,

 

                  Throwing it into the fire,

                  Giving it a purpose…

 

Ashes to ashes, soot to soot

Please clog up my chimney

Till the smoke clouds my eyes

And flushes out the words

Holding up deep inside me.

Reviews

[DIVYA]

Sometimes, when there is nothing more left to say, we need to get a fresh perspective on things, even if that means putting ourselves in a bit of discomfort, shock. It is sometimes called changing direction...A very well packaged and crafted thought process, Dale...Loved the red, blue & black ink!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks again Divya, I worked hard on perfecting the those lines and the meaning.

[DIVYA]

Its a very special reading experience Dale. You are welcome.

[Tree]

The dreaded lack of inspiration. Everyone goes through this. But what you do here, What you've done here, is write about the "lack" of inspiration. Poked and prodded at your imagination, –––mocked it, until it gave you what you needed. Very creative, Dale. You coaxed it out of its burrow then wacked it over the head; cooked it, for dinner...

Diego

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very kindly sir.

[Lyn Anderson]

I like this. It reminds me of the days used to do just that. Write and crumple, write and crumple. Now I write and delete when I don't like it, but there is something so satisfying about tearing it up.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes there is, it is a great way to vent your frustrations.

[Rita L. Sev]

That blank piece of paper... so encouraging one moment, so mocking the next... think yours has found its purpose, Dale, and it's clearing away the smoke...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks again Rita… yes that paper does look different depending on how your muse is acting.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Wow genius this is one of your best work yet I believe.


Going into my favorites I simply love it
thank you for sharing and for your heartfelt
review and comments you left on my page.


A blank piece of paper



Is just a blank piece of paper



When the red ink is dry,

The blue ink is spilled on the floor,

The black ink has nothing new to say…


LOVED IT LOVE IT GENIOUS.


Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks thank you so much. I am honored by your words. Blessings to you.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're quite welcome. I loved how the words danced on the page.Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet
read moreYou're quite welcome. I loved how the words danced on the page.Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet

[Frieda P]

Gives a whole new vibe to when smoke gets in your eyes...how can you can be so uninspired when you're madly in love? I think your muse proved you wrong by the way....

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much Moonbeam, I wasn't uninspired I was being metaphorical.

[Frieda P]

I was being sarcastic, we're even. :) My pleasure...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You were being sarcastic, trying something new are we? LOL

[Frieda P]

Haha touche! ;P

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

a very well written piece of art here! If this piece is was written due to writers block, your muse found it worth while! I loved this poem!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much, not technically bout writers block, more of a metaphorical reference.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome!

[MsJewel]

I think many will relate to your words Cowboy...
I hope your writers block breaks soon.......

:) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well thank you sweetie, I don't really have writers block, my meaning was metaphorical.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

my winds lay very still....I've camped out....heard wolves howl...eaten alphabet soup with a prophet...from the can....I think I've seen your smoke rings. I heard a distinct rumble...thought it was thunder...silly me it was just your chair:) Happy Sunday Cowboy....sending inspiration by fire!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks thank you for the very cool review with insuring thoughts.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think some of my students would relate well to this....very well.

i like it.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so very kindly Jabon.