It lurks between the paper and my pen.
It criticizes, taunts, and saps my will.
It stops me, blocks me, holds me back again.
It can't create, or think, but it can kill.
Resistance is the enemy I face.
Resistance tells me what I cannot do.
Resistance tries to keep me in my place.
Resistance knows my failings through and through.
I know that I must face him every day.
I know resistance plays upon my fear.
I know I have important things to say.
I know my muse will come if I am here.
And that is why I must keep up the fight.
And that is why I must sit here and write.
Author notes
After reading "The War of Art" by Steven Presnell, which explains that the enemy we fight in any creative pursuit is simple resistance to sit down and do the work. That slim book made a huge difference in my attitude toward my writing life. Highly recommended.
A contest entry
- Be A New Favorite II by CarolDesjarlais.
600 points, ended June 7, 2007, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I like this, its very easy to read and expresses something that all of us should be able to easily understand as writers. Even broader tho, just as the fact of life that we are our enemies, we hold ourselves back with Cannots... and then said and done have would have should haves. Thanks for sharing.. good job.
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Flows beautifully.Your work, is our inspiration. Thank you.
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very nicely written, I love the flow it is so easy to read wich makes it such a joy to read. I like the topic alot I can definatly relate to that resistance.
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Thank you for your kind comments, and welcome to the group! If resistance is your demon, do, do, do find a copy of The War of Art by Steven Presnell. I probably wouldn't be on this site and writing if I hadn't read that book.
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nicely written indeed...Scott
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Wow!
I love this poem! It has a lot of rhyme and beat, which I absolutely like the best. It seems like you really took some time into making it just right. It also has a great message. I mean, at first I thought the topic was a little mean (fighting) but then I read it, and it turned out a completely different thing than I thought it would be. Awesome work!!! -
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Thank you for the kind comments - I appreciate it when you take the time to tell me what you like about the poem.
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Cool
I like this poem alot it has cool sophiscation to it and it also rocks how you really dip the pen into the ink that creates such a fine slice of poetry like this one. I really love how you just reallt bring the words alive and this was a nice one to read. keep up the good work and keep on penning away
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Thank you!
I appreciate the read and the kind thoughts. This poem resonates for me at the moment. I've had a series of changes in my attitude of late that made me realize that I need to have more fun, write, draw, and generally feed my creative spirit.
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Thank you for the heads up about the book and ty for entering. I dobattle daily...but always concede becasue it woudl nto let me rest if I did not.
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