Writer's Block

My mind’s at a blank

I want to write but I can’t

Whether with a pen in my hand

Or my fingers positioned above the keyboard

The words don’t come

I close my eyes for inspiration

Or read something for motivation

Or head outside for stimulation

But the paper lays bare

A few phrases now and then

Only to be erased in the end

Then when I least expect it

Like when I’m ironing my shirt

Or singing in the shower

I get something

A small sliver of an idea

I ponder on it more

And soon it leads to more questions

And the idea expands

It leads me to my plot

And soon enough the thought’s there

I’ve grasped it

I grab for the nearest piece of paper at hand

And scribble this small idea I have

The words flow out at a gentle pace

Going and going till it leads to the end

At last!

There’s my piece and my mind’s exhausted

But my hand still wants to flow

And a stirring lingers at the back of my mind

What do I write next?

Soon enough I’m back to the start.

My mind’s at a blank

I want to write but I can’t

Reviews

[Annie N.]

This piece just really tells it all!! I think everyone on here as writer's have experienced writer's block more often than we'd like, and this poem portrays this frustration into flow back into frustration like no other. I remember when I used to write maybe 3-4 poems a day and now... maybe a poem every 4 days if I'm lucky... Oh how I wish I could be free of these binding chains... Thank you for sharing, this poem is very very well penned :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I know the feeling of to desire to write. And there is nothing to put down on the sheet of paper. I go to the old writers. Read their poetry. Make my mind come alive again. A very good poem. Everybody feel this way sooner or later. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Audrey Howitt]

I loved the circularity of this piece. I love to write about my writer's block when it happens. This is such a good example of how something really wonderful can come out of the frustration we all feel when nothing moves. Loved it!

[TheElfPrincess]

Writing about a writer's block helps to keep it away :) Funny because I have a poem about it as well. Anyways, well penned. A good poem!

[Omegax45]

Sounds like what I'm feeling right now. I can't get away from writer's block! Someone help me!

[Bailey C. Writing]

This is so true xD
True qualities of writer's block, written in a nice, cute way that I really did enjoy reading :)
Good job

[Poetic Beauty]

writer's block sucks. You have described it quite well. When our muses do start shouting again it is a refreshing felling.

[lifesmith]

I guess it can't be called writer's block anymore, cos it's now an inspiration for great pieces :)

[TheMizFit]

Happens a lot to me! Good poem! :D

[Jesse Jacques]

i have writer's block all the time! and i love this, it explains me so well. lol :)