The thoughts aren't clear,
They're not even close.
It's as though they are miles away and surrounded by thick clouds.
These thoughts and words are swelling in a blur on my mind.
A candle attempts to inspire me, sparking brainwaves.
Words cannot be spoken without murdering the flame.
After that the thought subsides
And once again the mind is alone.
Contempt and uninspired.
The dying flame tortured evermore,
Ignored and betrayed.
Wax dripping on the white dresser.
Becoming cold and stiff like the air around me.
Stale with old thoughts and ideas.
Darkness flows through, replacing the glowing candlelight.
Words are left unwritten.
Author notes
I wrote this poem in Creative Writing. It's about not being able to write. ie. Writers Block.
Written July 15th, 2005
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Dont think read this before. Its awesome. lol Im trying to think of how to describe it. This is awesome. It awesome that you can write about stuff like this and make it sound awesome.. wheras I just cant lol. Its awesome!!!
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Its well writen and effective. It hits you and I like it.
Regards Todd -
Fortunately, I have not yet suffered from this "writers block," and until I do, I will continue to consider it as a myth. I will not argue the point, however, when I do experience it, feel free to do the whole "I told you so!" thing. Just because this phenomena doesn't exist, doesn't mean an effective poetry piece cannot be made from it. One of the most powerful lines in this piece is;
"Words cannot be spoken without murdering the flame."
You say words, flame goes out from the breath created, or, try to start writing, all other words vanish, until the flame can be relit.
~The Enigmartist~ -
I agree with Charlotte completely!
Im happy for u and Ivan too!
Love ya
Stace xoxo -
WOW this is amzing.....your writes are so cool, there always different! good job annie! can't wait to read more!
well done
love charlotte -
This is so me right now! Love it Annie! I love it!
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wow... it's kinda like writers block or something... lol anyways i liked what you wrote... it is very simplistic yet comunitive at the same time... good job.
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yeah, i see.. at first, i thought you were trying to create an interesting atmosphere to inspire you to write..writing by candlelight may be hazardous to your vision though...lol
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I understand that... its like words u cant see. and cant express what u really mean.... i like ur poem alot and i would luv to hear more.. keep up the good work... GREAT JOB
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