Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Writer's Block
By Ellen Younkins
I'm trying to write a poem tonight
but not a single thought can I recite.
I hear things in both my ears
and some of it brings me to tears.
So much to say that should be read
is hiding somewhere in my head.
Writer’s block has taken hold
but soon - a new story will be told.
[INVITATION: All elders, 50 and older, are welcome to submit stories for this blog. They can be fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, etc. Instructions for submitting are here.]
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I loved your poem.
I always read anything
with a title of writer's block.
I am always trying to decide if I
am experiencing writer's block
or indolence.
Alas,I'm given to side with the latter.
However,your poem gives me reason
to judge more even handedly.
Thank you again,
G. Garvey
Posted by: gerry garvey | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 05:35 AM
Dear Ellen,
I believe Jonathan Swift said it best:
"Then, rising with Aurora's light, The Muse invoked, sit down to write; Blot out, correct, insert, refine, Enlarge, diminish, interline. -
- Jonathan Swift, On Poetry
Posted by: Nancy | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 06:01 AM
Sometimes a new story isn't told, but I am bold enough top post a picture. :)
Posted by: Mage B | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 09:50 AM
Love poetry and loved your poem.
Posted by: Claire Jean | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 11:45 AM
Every cloud has a silver lining but it's sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint.
--Anonymous
Posted by: Judy Watten | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 12:56 PM
I was asked in Dec. to write something poetic for a Valentine dinner party. With the time cushion I accepted the challenge.
After the first week of trying in Jan. I wanted to back out, but journeyed on. The task got easier as I gave myself to it. I did some of my best writing in my sleep. Fortunately I remembered it.
It was a love story of "Boy meets Girl" I was going to send it for post here, but thought at over 1700 words it a bit long.
The standing ovation at the large dinner party made it worth the effort.
This is not to pat my back, but to encourage you to keep at it like someone did me.
Posted by: Herm | Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 11:25 PM