When English Majors Don't Write Any More...

When English majors don't write any more,

the world still goes 'round.

The workplace still whirs

with "productivity,"

the fruits of my labor.

But writing an e-mail ain't writing,

No Sir.

No writing an e-mail ain't writing,

No Sir.

When English majors don't write any more,

the world still goes 'round.

Reviews

[Haley]

The feeling of being a writer and either not being able to write or not wanting to write can be heart breaking. I know for myself there are times I wish to write but for whatever reason can't follow through and my world feels like it's ending because I can't get these words out, but the world is still spinning, adding more and more days full of the possibility to write

[Diana]

Yes, I've felt both ways, more often than I would like, as well. Thanks, Haley!

[Chris]

Define writer's block more meaningfully?

[Diana]

Can't...other than what was just written. Thanks for stopping by, Chris.

[Chris]

You "defined" it fine Di...Its part and parcel of life happening at its pace - seldom ours.

[Chris Shaw]

There are times when the muse goes awol. I want to write but the inspiration is missing and the words don't flow.I relate to this piece so much. Pleased to meet you Diana.

Chris

[Diana]

Yes, I feel this way quite often. Far more than I'd care to admit... Thank you, Chris.

[Kerra]

This is so very true, Love this write a lot

[Diana]

Thank you, Kerra!

[CLR9]

yeah it is a waste of money. You should drop out.

[S C]

Ah - this is the sadness that is reality. I haven't logged in this site since 2014 so I can relate. haha Thank you for sharing, it brought me a little bit of comfort.

[barleygirl]

After 30+ years as a technical writer, I am a perfectionist about tidy copy. I often feel self-conscious that I take the time to write complete words & sentences in every missive, every comment, every email. To me, it's a sign that I care about my recipients. I'm requesting your time to read me, so I better make it worth people's while. Your poem seems like it's conveying acceptance, but in fact, your ho-hum message incites those of us who have buried our grief about the degradation of words & sentences (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Einstein Noodle]

Sad but true .. my own handwriting has become a hodge-podge or cursive and printing as writing in "long hand" those hands are too shaky. Sometimes I can't read something I just wrote. ;} I had some thank you cards to write recently and decided to get back some discipline in this area and took my time, shook out my hands and used cursive only. I actually had trouble remembering exactly how the "T" and "F" and "J" are made. I almost had to google it. Perhaps a Calligraphy class would be a fun adventure. I am old .. the language of twitter, tweet and all the rest might as well be foreign for me. Your title hooked me ... expected more of a proper English romance :))))))))))))
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[andrew mitchell]

A witty but clever write, yes the world still goes round regardless. I still do grammar mistakes sometimes I’m lucky and someone points them out or typo!

[Diana]

Thanks, Andrew. I hear you on those grammar mistakes...

[Sami Khalil]

So glad to see you back. I think creativity trumps knowledge but the later is important too. Good point about the email and writing. Writing is an essential form of communication as well as art and trade.

[Diana]

Thanks, Sami. Good to see you also.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Diana.