Beckoning evil procrastination. The ignoble art of stagnation Paralyzes us, trapped in our comfort zone Taking forever to get nothing done
By Morgan Rhianna Bland2 years ago in Poets
Writer's block sets its sights Staring into the endless night The blank screen facing me, Cursor blinking ominously Slave to the hours no longer mine
blood-drops on the carpet tear drops on the floor mind swirling out in orbit thoughts kept inside a drawer windows open - doors shut
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
once inside a midnight dreaming bored and ornery I was scheming deeds and paybacks for some brokenhearted love while I wondered, deeply pondered
Why are you looking for me? You left me, remember? Yet thoughts of me bedevil you Is it guilt? Is it remorse? ~~~~~ You try to catch my eye
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago in Poets
In a library of whiskers and fur so neat, A chubby orange cat with a studious beat. Books stacked high, a tower of tales,
By Tale Weaver2 years ago in Poets
What a glorious morning! Magnificent magpie’s golden notes… onto dawn’s pristine canvas spill whilst chattering, purple, Pale-headed Rosellas frolic.
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶2 years ago in Poets
Get the laptop out Sitdown Get comfortable Position your hands on the keys Try to think of something to write Write a few words,
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Poets
Where is four Oh, it is locked in a drawer Waiting to be opened How long will it stay there We will just have to wait and see
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Licking at the facade Worshiping a nameless god Only to realize All efforts will be forgot Break your back all you want
"I was waiting to get my bloodwork done and happened to overhear this conversation. I took some liberties with it for poetic flair, but the gist remains intact."
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Poets
I'm over this! I swear, I'm so over it. About five seconds from starting a little fit. It's like everyone is waiting for my combustion, the fall of a curtain.
By J. K. Anderson2 years ago in Poets