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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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Overpowering words swirl in an abyss of inertia As the uninspired struggles valiantly to seek them out |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Find a book of quotes..or any book really...open it to any page....then put your finger on the page and write something from whatever phrase is chosen....it's hard. And you may not like the phrase, but the exercise is to get you to think... |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Well you could try what I do and write about writers block myself. Gets me going again  Sometimes you have to let go and move on, But never let go of the memories. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Try writing a poem using "found lines" cut from books, newspapers or just about anywhere. Put them together in a new, creative way. Found poetry! Write a poem about your favorite cartoon character and put them in an unusual situation! (I did one about Minnie Mouse once) Try writing a poem from a photograph that moves you. Write about the scene without letting the reader know you are describing a picture. Good Luck! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Here's what works for me, without fail...When my mind is blank, I get my pen and book and I say this prayer. Lord what should I write? Bingo...there it is, evertime. Love, Ellie le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne con-nait point....the heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Well, this is brief, but you seem to have organized those swirling words in a nice way here. Several times I have been inspired by just a small comment in an online conversation. All of a Sudden, which you commented on here, was one of those, and Empty Spaces (posted at kavitanjali.com - click on my home page) and Mixed Emotions (posted both places) all came that way. Hope you find something that helps. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
these are all great suggustions..add this..sometimes I play a "what if" game with myself..what if this were so, or that..good luck.. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kaile~ Read, read, read the works of others - you'll find enough inspiration to knock that writer's block off into a tailspin ! Take a short stroll down a lane of memory - usually there's a pebble or two there to pick up and throw upon the page. Find a picture and step into it ... become the surroundings ... now write from the experience. Every thought that you maintain becomes a poem of lasting refrain Written from a point of view that others can step quickly into Take that pen and in a blink dip it in the ink-of-think See just what you've made me do with just a hint or two from you I could whip that writer's block in very short ticking of the clock ! I know you can do the same or Kaile the poet isn't your name So before I turn to go let me tell you that it's so You've only your thoughts to set free - No more writer's block YOU'LL SEE ! Whew ! Got my little fingers flying there, sir. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Well let your mind wander and search for anything that you can use as a poem, and if a spark of inspiration does not fly then be patient my friend, just don't force the words. SOrry it is all the help I can be, and yes Read read read, inspiration can often be found from reading. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 11-12-2000).] |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Kaile, Relax and clear your mind of thought, now think of colors, any color, many colors, how do they feel, taste, smell? Colors have a way of triggering thought, memory and emotions. Let the colors speak to you and you will have plenty to write about! Have a GOLDEN day! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
I rely on stream of consciousness writing when I get stuck in writers block. And I find if I commit myself to this at least 10 minutes a day, it somehow keeps the block away! (smiling) Excellent suggestions all through here! To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Gosh thank you all for the terrific response.....i have just worked on Poet deVine's idea and hopefully i will work my way through the rest of the wonderful suggestions....gosh, this looks like fun!!! Maria, isnt this poem a quickie on writer's block?LOL Debbie, will love to read your minnie mouse's poem ellie, yes, praying will help i guess kcsgrandma, but interesting but what if my friend accuses me of using his unique expressions...LOL...hmmm, nevertheless, will check those poems of yours soon....  pegasus,interesting idea thank you Marge thank you for that poetic response and for your fine encouragement and faith in me....makes me feel good Brian, well i have been patient but its like this time i really want to write but the words just refuse to come out...sigh.... Dennis, i just learnt at school that people see things differently becos their language allows them to see different things...for examples some languages differentiate between red and yellow but for others, there is only a single term for both these colours..hmmmm... dreamkeeper, Good for you but this wanna poet is a very ill-disciplined fellow LOL thanks guys....will work on those suggestions!!!!! |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ah..writers block... a bum isnt it..!if i REALLY have something on my mind..emotional stuff, feelings..that sort of thing..i write a letter..it takes a poetic turn..i write it to the person, in honesty, sincerity, believing (even knowing i wont) i'll send it to that person...when its done..i most always have a poem in there somewhere..i pick it out and..what do ya know.. ok..its not that kind of thing?? go to the mall..watch people..think about what kind of lives they lead..what conversations they have when they go home..... nope?? look thru a thesarus/synonym finder..find new words for the ones you already know..put them together..rhyming usually works best for my writers block..even tho i prefer to write free verse.. well..i had about 3 others..but they escaped me..sorry..! hope you crawl out of your slump soon! good luck.. liked you little ditty btw hugs, dg "so lift your heart with mine...the depth to which it grieves is the height to which it can celebrate!" -Lisa Hussey |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ps..mar's (kcsgrandma's) idea works real well  i've done a little of that lately..sometimes the words from conversations are poetic in there own right.. dont be afraid to use them..hugs, dg |
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just_another_fe Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 483MICHIGAN |
MAYBE START A GAME OF POETRY PING PONG? OR....DO SOMETHING WHERE SUM1 ELSE STARTS A POEM N EVERYONE JUST KEEPS ADDING PARTS TILL ITS A WHOLE POEM HAVE SUM1 ELSE START IT AND THEN YOU'LL GET AN IDEA OF WHAT TO WRITE BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE IT. |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Just has a pretty good idea there....I've seen those poems..they are quite interesting. One person starts them out and everyone that comes along just adds a little line or verse. That would at least give you an idea Best |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I can only tell you what I do when there are words in my mind that won't come to the surface... I go and do the dishes! LOL Gives my mind the oppertunity to wander off and most of the time ... bingo ! When I have a complete blank mind ? LOL I read a good book. Don't you worry. It will come back to you. It always does. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
bumping this for ERIN |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I usually just sit down in pure silence and wait for something to happen.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I tell Mr. Writer's Block to go ahead and have his day, his way, his say...my muse will get a grin, sit and spin and weave within... in other words, once I tell Mr. WB it's OK...words come flowing on my way... and as all things, this too, shall pass... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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