I Can't Write
{insert subtitle here}
i can’t write…
• when i’m logged into vocal
i can’t write…
• if i’m sleepy and tired
i can’t write…
• with the tv on
• with the tv on
• with the tv on
{static}
i can’t write…
• on the wrong side of wired
i can’t write…
• to a schedule
• to a plan
i can’t write…
• if i’ve just had a feed
or
• on my second can
i can’t write…
• on my phone in my bed
or
• when it feels like i am dead
or
• when the nonsense leaves my head
i can’t write…
• a) if i know there is a background tab open
• b) if it’s a blank tab
• c) or deal with blank tabs
• d) bloody blank tabs
i can’t write…
• when i’ve had too much to drink
• when i haven’t had enough
i can’t write…
• if i’ve got a headache
or
• in a room full of people all trying to get their noise into my ears
i can’t write…
• if i’m dwelling on previously unresolved blank tab issues
i can’t write…
• if i try to be funny
• if i’m on the dunny
• if it’s only mildly sunny
• if i’m being a bunny
• if i’m worried about money
i can’t write…
• maybe because i don’t feel like it at the moment
?
About the Creator
Bren
"It's just a token of my extreme!" - Frank Zappa
"Cause it's all in the heat of the moment It's all in the pain!!!" - Devin Townsend
Centre Stage with the wonderful Heather Hubler
I'm writing it out not acting in doubt!
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Nice work
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
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Arguments were carefully researched and presented
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Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
Fair Exchange, No Robberies
Dark Memoirs - Index There are at least two kinds of people in the world: those who write this half-arsed kind of intro to a story that looks to separate the rare and the norm, and those who realise it's an overused framing device and don't.
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Comments (26)
Damn.. well, doesn't that speak for just about every creator here..... brilliant piece Brenton and congratulations on earning top story!
Well if that isn't relatable as a Creator then I don't know what is!!! Well said Brenton!!
Oh MY!!! Wowsers Brenton, that's AMAZING! Sending you some extra "Woo-hoos" and heartfelt congratulations for the top story!
I think I heard this song back in the eighties...🤔
Very good. Here's mine https://shopping-feedback.today/authors/danielle-mosley-rrf0n40ghs%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Writers block what else i# there to say Congratulations
Congratulations on achieving top story status!
Nice work on your top story Brenton! Have a good one!
Congratulations on Top Story🎉🎉🎉
Yes. That last line is exactly it. I've been feeling it myself. I'm glad you got this out though. Congrats on the TS.
Most relatable poem ever!
This was me today! Great poem!!
Gosh this sums me up today! Awesome form here. The chaotic structure to it, the surprising rhyme, all make it super inviting to read, and very vivid to imagine all the "wrong" circumstances. Good on you, turning the block into a worthy, fun poem. :D
♥️♥️♥️😢 love this you captured the feeling so well
Fantastic!!! Agree with Dharrsheena. So relatable and entertaining!° Loved it!!!💕❤️❤️ Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️💕
Glad to see this on the front page...this awesome not writing exercise! Very relatable in many ways!
Great job of not writing!
Strangely, my favorite part of this poem was the "{static}". I loved how you put this audio in my head while reading your poem.
So, what are you up to? 🥴. You’re in my alley friend, welcome you're on fire
I can’t write When my brain puts up a fight I can’t write when words blur in my sight But I can read Your every planted seed Sympathize with your stated need To your insanity still pay heed So.. Glad I am your words to read
My brain is on vacation today. Words? What words?"
This certainly was very relatable! I'm at the mercy of Mr Brain so if he's bothered by any of those that you've mentioned, I can't write, lol
Haha, the nonsense never leaves my head! This is such a writer's dilemma, I swear. But if this is you not writing then wow, keep it up!
I'd add "I can't write...when conditions are too perfect" to a list like this!
I love that you wrote about not being able to write. I do that quite often. Love the form