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The Idea

On losing an idea

By Jasmine AguilarPublished 2 months ago 1 min read
The Idea
Photo by Cristian Escobar on Unsplash

A spark of an idea that barely ignites

yet I sense it

A genius idea that's tip of the tongue

reach out for it, almost grasping

The idea is faint, only its shadow I sense

but just as a shadow it stays close 

yet just out of reach

I don't know what it is but I know I will like it

As soon as I catch it, I will show the world and others will too

And then the idea falls right in front of me

vivid in color and clear as crystal

I feel a surge of inspiration as the idea dances around me

beckoning me forward, getting close enough to touch

I reach out to touch it but don't bother to grab it

With an idea so vivid and clear to the mind

I will remember this idea

How could I forget?

The idea begins to fade

becoming dimmer and dimmer

until it disappears for good

I wait in patience

in vanity for its return

I search across the highest mountain

the most rugged terrain 

hoping to catch that one idea among a sea of others

but the idea is never found

And then another idea just as vivid

just as genius and inspiring

falls right at my feet

I scoop it up, grasp it tight 

And I'll never let this one go

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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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  • Cristal S.about a month ago

    I’ve learned the hard way that whenever a good idea pops into your head, always jot it down — even if you’re sure you’ll remember it later (especially then!). The feeling of knowing you had an idea but not being able to remember what it was is the worst! I loved your poem!

  • Rain Dayzeabout a month ago

    Beautiful and profound!

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