Words

Troubles

 

Please bring back my writing

Words that came freely once

Traveling within, hand to pen

Yet they quietly escape me

I must reclaim each or lose

Together, we will be happy

                  again

                Identify.

 

  

Reviews

[KWP]

Oh I am so sorry Robert, I borrowed them, I left a note, did you not see it? Perhaps the wind blew it away - I borrowed them last week, do you remember when the weather was kicking up its very own extra breezy flux.

I would never have dared taken them if I had of known that you required them so ... I shall just pop them in an envelope now shall I - send them back and all -

Unfortunately, they are no longer laid out in the same fashion as I found them, I did rearrange them, I cannot for the life of me remember in what form they came so I shall have to leave that wee puzzle up to you ...

Your words are coming - do not fret X

[Robert]

KWP,
Very clever, very clever in deed. Thank you for making me laugh and especially the last line. Cheers.

[andrew mitchell]

very clever KWP. What a laugh!

[Bear]

Egads! That would be a nightmare, I write therefor I am a writer and without the words I have no identity. A very scary poem worthy of a Halloween read, well it scared me anyway!

[Robert]

Haha, thank you for the review.

[Rita L. Sev]

Having a bit of a dry spell myself lately - this is a piece so many of us can relate to. Here's to conquering the dreaded Block!

[Robert]

I wrote this about a month ago, I have written 4-5 since. I only write about a poem a week. I can't write one everyday as some.

[Valentine]

This is why I tell writers to carry a small notepad with them at all times. Hear something that stirs you, jot it down. Build on it when you have the time. Valentine

[Robert]

I must say that is a good idea, I might start doing that. Thank you.

[Valentine]

Works for me .Kathie

[Mitali Shah]

this is what exactly I am feeling right now Robert. Its a part of life sometimes we need to search for them and sometimes they come hunting for you like a hunter hunting for its prey. :)

[Robert]

Well hopefully we both get past it.

[Sydney]

Ugh I can relate to this so much.. I hate that feeling. Or rather, lack of feeling. Swirling thoughts in your head yet unable to put them down in beautiful prose like you once did... curse writers block

[Robert]

I know, I know. I want to get past it. I guess time will tell.

[WritersBlock101]

I feel like there are several ways to interpret this poem, and all of them teach you something about your writing. Thx for taking the time to write this. Really enjoyed it!

[Robert]

Thank you for taking the time to read the poem. But please tell me how you interpret the poem, even if there is several ways.

[WritersBlock101]

Well, I guess I found it remarkable because you managed to write so beautifully about the very thing that makes it difficult to write. It almost seemed like you were trying to write something else, got writer's block, and then felt inspired to write this. That's how I interpreted it. Sorry I was so vague!

[Robert]

Well you right, I have had writers block for a while. A lot of my poems on here are older within the last 1-3 years. So I figured If I am having trouble writing something I should write about this difficulty. I don't think it is a very well don poem but I am glad you liked it. Please take some time and look at some more of my poems.

[JayceeC]

LOL..you are unblocked Robert. There is a bit of irony in writing about not being able to write. What we mean is that we are not able to write in a way that we see as productive, but most writers have penned at least one of these. I find that it somehow stimulates the brain again when I do and the words somehow start coming back. Sometimes it is in a slow trickle and sometimes in a gushing rush, and I start spewing again...LOL find something relaxing and totally nonsensical to write about. Limericks, silly ridiculous rhymes. They help my brain relax for the fun stuff.

[Robert]

Well I will see if it stimulate the brain to my pen, only time will tell.

[Emily B]

that Muse is a fickle b***h . . . stay tuned, she sometimes pops up when you least expect Her

[Robert]

I can sit and wait, but wish it would hurry along.

[B]

Mind blocks

The secret talk between oneself and the pen
When it stops writing

I say write anyways
The most creative pieces come out of mind blocks

[Robert]

Thanks Nisreenaa. I will find again soon.