and in response to prompt #73 on Carry On Tuesday,
also in response to prompt #189 at Three Word Wednesday.
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cool against my temple
elbow solid on my cluttered desk
eyes droop and flicker
aflame with spoiled sleep
face slacked
head now dropped
held in my hands
heavy with confusion
skull upon the finger bones
in weighted indecision
procrastination presses down
where art thou muse
I seek weightless inspiration
to be lifted up by you
instead
the hum of cooling bytes
drones relentless in my ears
impossible to ignore
no matter how I try
thoughts like digits on a dollar slot
spin unsettled in my mind
they neither click nor lock in place
they tumble in a jumble
to roll and blur just out of focus
lost in mental fog
sunken in my writer’s chair
I remain immobile
paralyzed by perplexity
imprisoned by the chaos
awhirl in my mind
the freedom of decision
impossible to manage
I fear nothing will be writ
no first ink will be shed this day
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rob kistner © 2010
Wonderful lines about a scary affliction that can strike us all.
Very well written. We’ve all been there at one time or another.
-Tim
http://timremp.blogspot.com/2010/05/adepta-sororitas.html
and yet…here you are! I love it when you turn writers block into writers muse! Loved it Rob – we have all been there.
Love the description, and ‘tumble in a jumble’ is a belting line.
Me finks ya need another drink!
It will all be ok tomorrow!
There is always tomorrow Steve…
…rob
Very well done, Rob. Some fun alliteration and wonderful combinations of words.
Thank you Maureen…
…rob
A well written piece Rob!
Pamela
Thank you Pamela…
…rob
I love the internal rhythm of this, as well as the uneasy reminder of how many days that “first ink” was not “shed”. Great.
Thank you Ben…
…rob
You give clear poetic voice to such days… sigh…. first ink reminds me of the phrase first blood. Mental blocks can be painful, especially when in the habit of writing each day. cheers, Rob. Excellent work!
Thank you Adam…
…rob
I relate to that feeling! this poem was just beautiful.. clear n crisp 😀 nice one!
My One Shot Is HERE:
http://leonnyes.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-elements/
Thank you Leo…
…rob
i like this – and can relate …I seek weightless inspiration…yeah – inspiration that just flows effortless…most of the time my inspiration flows when i’m biking or walking…my muse needs fresh air..great one shot!
Thank you Claudia — my muse is bipolar…
…rob
It’s hard to write without inspiration, much as it’s hard to fight without a cause.
P.S. – It’s open season on Muses.
My muse is manic Eric, which can be quite exhausting…
…rob
Very nicely done, Rob Kistner…Thanks for sharing..
ॠनमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com
Thank you Shashi…
…rob
Man, I know the feeling. >.< It’s so hard to write that way.
Like Sisyphus Nick…
…rob
I can picture this man in a state of writer’s block and the chaos and anguish that can set in. I really enjoyed the images. Great storytelling.
Thank you Katina…
…rob
If this is when you are confused.. then what can a clarity of mind bring.. one can only imagine in awe.. loved it, Rob
You are most kind and gracious Ramesh — clarity so often eludes me, but what a blessing when it offers its embrace…
…rob
Back home again and rarin’ to write. What do I find? The definitive poem on Writer’s Block – how could this lesser mortal follow that?
You are kind Viv, but there is nothing ‘lesser’ about you my friend… 😉
…rob
You describe a state so many of us experience and at least you managed to capture it!
And a state in which I am currently ensnared Derrick…
…rob