A moment of clarity ;)

I thought i'd have a ruck with my writers block - didn't come out great but you should see the other fella ;)

This blank page taunts me - haunts me

I stare . . .

Step outside to get some fresh air

If I cannot write then there is no release

There's no other way I can find my own peace

Feel my head spinning, drowning in doubt

Who ever heard of drowning from drought

Grasp for perspective and take a step back

Try to find reason for the words that I lack

If I cannot write its cos I'm not in pain

I think I might just be normal again

 

Normal is great - I'm back on dry land

Rather than watching that ocean expand

I swam out too far and found i was lost

But I've made it back in spite of the cost

And while it is safe here - so dry and so warm

I think there's a part of me that longs for the storm

Not longing for games or more pain to arrive

Just to dip my toe so I can feel alive.

Reviews

[O!]

good one!!!..........looks like we should talk more often!! hahahahaa

good to see that ure over the problems and that uve found strength from that what has passed to be able to say that u can survive another storm if it came ur way, but ud do it differently this time.....

bravo!

x,
O!

[alma7]

This drew me in from the first line, and managed to hold my interest. I feel like you captivated the essence of writers block and the relationship between everyday life and a creative outlet. Loved the timing of it too, and the conclusion at the end.

[CharlieO]

Great write - you have really managed to capture the emotions assoicated with writers block - and all of the passion which makes us write - that conflict between wanting to write but needing action to do so (I hope that makes sense).
I liked the personal tone of this poem - very direct. I think that your opening was fantastic - really attention grabbing. The imagery of the second part was very emotive - the combination of oceans, storms and feeling lost - perfectly captured.
Congrats on this really well written write - some thing very constructive from writers block. Oh and in reply to what you said about my poem - you weren't reading too much into it - it a metaphor - thanks for taking the time to notice and think about it.