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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Writers Block Why do they call it “writer’s block” Why can’t they call it “writer’s pause” An interlude can be unlocked Sometimes we tarry just because At times the mind must hesitate To stop a while and catch its breath A little time to sit and wait Should never be construed as death A block sounds like a mass of brick A granite slab inside your brain A barrier of boulder thick A “writers interim” sounds more sane Why not call it “writers shroud” A see-through veil through which we breath And walk with head held tall and proud Though in our silence we bereave I tell them it’s a routine daze For mind to achieve the things it ought A poet’s resting, idling phase Of observation, sense and thought So call it anything you want “Poet's pause”, or “mimic’s mock” But let me stop and catch my breath And please don’t call it “writers block” The mind’s observing while it floats And I am simply taking notes Elizabeth Santos |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I've always thought that writer's block Was really just a bunch of crock. The phrase denotes a thought foreboding Let's just call it "writer's reloading"! Something you'll never have to worry about, by the way. I love it all..... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yes, excellent ideas and poem...my writer is taking a vacation to the shores of Lovely...but, she'll be back! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I prefer to think of it as my muse musing. Great little poem, Liz! Corinne |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You set the block with seed to flower And it will explode again with power. Excellent poem. Love Sy |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Writer's interlude sounds better to me! This is a great poem, Liz! Next time I get writer's um er, you know!, I'll read it to make me feel less blah!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
I love this, as always Liz great work. I know I've had writers something seems I've missed a whole room since I've been back. I call my delay of writing. WRITER HAD A BABY! and gets no sleep and has no time. great to see so many have come aboard. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is a great poem. I don't feel so bad about having "writer's pause" now! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Okay, we'll call it anything bur writer's block!! I absolutely love your closing couplet! Denise |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
I liked this. It was witty and kinda andy rooneyish(Iliked his commentarys) I like the phrase--poets pause |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Uh, uh, uh, I was temporarily day-dream-sleep-ing did I miss anything..? That's OK if it's in my head it's sure to come around again..; my mother said. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Wonderful! Great Poem and you are very right about writer's block netswan |
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TearsFromHeaven Junior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 19Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Elizabeth, My friend TerryW told me that you were an incredible poet, and I believe every word he said. This was incredible. And a true depiction of "Writer's Block". Anyone who can weave such beautiful words is truly gifted. Thank You! Trust Instinct. Instinct will keep an animal alive, but Logic can kill a man. Richard "Rickey" N. Boydstun, Jr. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, There is just simply nothing on earth that you can not turn in to pure sweet delight is there. Loved this very muches. Cerenity |
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A.C.Turner Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 83Reading, Pa.Home of Bardfest |
Very clever! I will never call it writer's block again. Peace ACT. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Perhaps I should call mine "writer's reverie..." but certainly, you are not affected by any of the above, Elizabeth! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and you float with grace my friend... this was perfect!! what a sweet read!! I have to concur with Sunshine... I know it happens to all of us...but its hard to imagine anything keeping you from creating these works of joy. take care Liz, jm |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Liz! REPOST! |
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