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Writer's Block - "Take One"
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Writer's Block - "Take One" |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA 
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Writer’s Block – “Take one” < !signature-->~ Kelly McDonald Why can’t I write, I sit down and try Thinking of ways to make the words fly. I pen a few words, but nothing seems right I crumple up paper and send it in flight. The words used to come, so easy and free But today I am stumped, why could this be? I’m trying too hard, I think to myself As I put down my pen, place paper on shelf. Words can’t be forced I must be inspired I’ll go and relax, my mind has grown tired Clear minded I’ll start, fresh and anew Ready and raring to tackle “take two”  Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill [This message has been edited by Kellsue (edited 05-12-2000).] |
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REBECCA ALLYN Member
since 2000-05-09
Posts 91Lima,Ohio |
Cool!!! I really like this because I feel that way a lot.I guess you just can't force it,just let it flow!! LOTS of LUV, Becky |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Becky - I'm glad you liked it! I was feeling that way this morning...must have inspired me because I came up with a poem about it!  Thank you for commenting!~Kelly Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
KellSue~ Just the thing to send writer's block on the run, a poem about it's slack or lack poking a little fun. Adorable. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
hey yuh did really well with this one the flow was superb i liked it and when yuh block falls like mine did while back keep that pen a ready and i hope its a pilot gel pen they are the best yuh yuh |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Kelly you go girl -- last time I had writer's block wrote two silly poems in a row I Will Never Write Again and the Thesaurus and the Dictionary hehe hugs from netswan Good poem, by the way -- sometimes my best poems come from writer's block |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
No better way to beat it ... than to join it on paper! I loved this Kelly, it flowed beautifully! Best wishes, /Kit |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
ROFL This was cute girl! Don't you hate it when that happens? *sigh* I've been blocked now for a few days myself....  I've even tried Ex-Lax! (wouldn't recommend it!) Does nothing for writer's "block".... About all it inspires, is maybe a ditty about toilet paper or the likes. LOL"Charmin, Charmin, he's our man if he can't clean us, NO ONE can!" See, it sucks to be blocked ??!!! ROFLMAO |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Kelly, join the club!! Denise |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Great work, Kelly. It is said that at most adverse moments, one often finds that ounce of courage to bounce back, which he never humanly imagined to be present in him... Regards, Sudhir. Life is like a painting, That in an art gallery is left hanging, Though many come just to look at it, A very few actually come to enjoy it. |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Marge ~ I'm so glad you liked it, it means a lot coming from someone whose writing I've come to admire! I had so much fun writing it! Walt ~ I'm going to stop at the store tomorrow and pick up a piolet gel pen...maybe that's what I've been doing wrong all along...using the wrong pen!?  Thank you for stopping by!! Netswan ~ I'm glad you liked it...sometimes writers block isn't as bad as we think, is it...sometimes it inspires us!! I think I'll go look for yours if they're on here...bet I love 'em just like your others! Everyone needs to write a light-hearted poem now and then!  Kit ~ You said it perfectly...I couldn't beat it so I joined it! I'm so glad you loved it, that means a lot! poetFemmeFatale ~ LMAO!!!!!! Whew!! I'm soooooooo glad I waited another day to try that Ex-Lax! Now I know from someone first hand that it doesn't work...for this kind of block anyway! LOL Hey...you should give the Charmine people a call, maybe they could use you for their next commercial!! I'm so glad you liked it..I'm honored to have your thumbs up vote! Denise ~ Thank you! I'm sooooo glad you liked it! Sudhir ~ The person who said that is very wise...I was about to give up convinced I couldn't come up with anything to write that day and then BAM, there I was writing this as if I had already memorized it previously! Thank you for the compliment!  Thanks again, everyone!! ~Kelly ~Kellsue Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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tincan5 Junior Member
since 2000-04-25
Posts 33 |
Such a nice poem you've written. And I can really relate to your words, many times I've wanted to start a new poem only to find myself struggling with pen and paper. Most often I end up working on "take five or six"....lol Again, very nice poem! |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
tincan ~ I've been to take 5 or 6 myself! LOL Thank you for your kind thoughts!!  ~Kelly ~Kellsue Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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