Distracted
A humorous, all too real poem on writing distractions
I sit down to write, new document open
pen and journal at my side
words ready to release
full of inspiration
I barely form a sentence when something feels amiss
An empty space where a mug of coffee should be
I can't write without my comfort drink
Returned, warm mug of coffee in hand,
I write again as words slowly form
A sudden flash catches my eye
Another social media notification
My eyes pull away from my writing, surely, I must see!
Another follow, another like, maybe even a comment
I return to my writing from my social media trip,
my eyes glance at the time, deceiving me.
An hour has passed. That can't be! There must be some mistake!
Determined more than ever for a success writing day,
I focus with fierce determination.
No social media until this is complete!
Through my determination, I contemplate a
better word for rush, a more appropriate word for laugh
A thesaurus tool will be sure help me out
What wonder that there are many words for rush and even more for laugh.
Blitz, dash, bolt, charge? Which synonym for rush?
Do I use smirk or howl or snicker?
No, giggle's a most appropriate synonym for laugh
Before I know it, my vocabulary has expanded,
Birr and sortie are new words to me!
Before I know it, I've ventured into words
that haven't the slightest relation to rush or laugh
I'm afraid I'm distracted once again!
Mug soon empty, it's time for a refill
and maybe also a snack
As I leave my spot, I wonder in a mix of amusement and frustration,
Will I get any writing done?
About the Creator
Jasmine Aguilar
Fascinated by pop culture and its effect on society... movies, music, books.. and pretty much anything.
I love writing and write a little bit of everything including a science fiction WIP!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/J.A.Rose


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