I surfaced this morning itching to write
But Life swept right in and consumed my day
Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.
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They tiptoed back and became dynamite
My mind was exploding, an old cliche…
I surfaced this morning itching to write.
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Futilely, I strove to escape my plight
But my work held Time captive by its sway
Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.
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Creative notions bloomed, seeking daylight
Rhythm and rhyme, a poetic bouquet
I surfaced this morning itching to write.
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The tyranny of the urgent, held tight
Denying all hope of inspired display
Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.
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Imagination burned bright, joined the fight
Could a holiday chase this curse away?
I surfaced this morning itching to write
Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.
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Written for the challenge below and inspired by the common frustration of being time poor and unable to write.
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Comments (11)
This is so good Angie. I am only learning how to write a villanelle. You poem is so relatable to many people. I loved the rhyme. Nicely Done!!!!
This is fabulous! You rhymed and viallanelled the angst of writing … or the inability to get going on it! Great job🌸❣️
Excellent rhythm in this poem Angie! Also so relatable! I feel sometimes my thoughts like to evade me!
I loved the rhythm and flow and can so relate!
Very nice, Angie. I think we all forget sometimes that 'life gets in the way,' but that is life!
This is a wonderful villanelle, Angie!
Sometimes it happens! I’ve found that’s my mind telling me/forcing me to let the ideas marinade a bit more
I have been experiencing bouts of this feeling for a while myself, so you have said it really well for some of us. Holiday blues and too much food, world troubles and such...but inspiration jumps in when needed. fight them blues,
This is so relatable! The push-and-pull between inspiration and responsibility is beautifully portrayed here.
Fabulous writing Angie! 💕
Well I hope a holiday could chase this curse away. Loved your poem!