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Ode to writers' block

by Roisin

Member since 2002 · Posted 9 Jul 2002 · 4 comments

O' blank sheet of parchment, Thou art truly wondrous. Every square inch of virgin snowy white Holds unmatched beauty. Why must I tarnish you O' glaring symbol of writer's block With these clumsy, foolish words? So unworthy they are of being placed upon your delicate surface. O' pen, You sit so still in mine trembling hand, Redundant, obsolete; your nib Hungry to touch the paper's face, Your ink desperate to be freed from its plastic prison Where it sits, mocking me With it's poetic potentiality.

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4 comments

[7] lynnstratton 9-Jul-02/3:04 PM Reply
Cute; I liked it
[7] Frass 9-Jul-02/4:54 PM Reply
I know what you mean, Roisin. If I could only Shake some spears into these lines. I love your sense of humor/wordplay. Write on!
[8] pete 21-Jul-02/5:31 AM Reply
LOL...know wotcha mean !
(cancelled your comment on mine in error...sorry bout that)
[7] god'swife 6-Sep-02/7:49 PM Reply
poignant.