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Poet's Dilemma |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
My thoughts cascade like a waterfall Then dry up like desert sand I need an oasis of words after all Not a mirage for a thirsty man I long for the flow of words I hunger for rhyme in verse When did I become a beggar? Can’t believe this writer’s curse! Come sweet words of poetry Weave yourself into my mind Fill my soul and set me free Beauty of the word I long to find It’s all right here within my heart Just waiting to escape Trying to find the place to start Wondering the form or shape So spew forth like a natural spring Flow from my heart to my pen I will be like a bird that can sing When I write poetry once again Cheryl McClellan 10/2/01 |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
His Poet - Oh yes,how I agree with your words!! I have been waiting for my muse to awaken from a long, long nap. Well done. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Lovely Cheryl..funny how sometimes the words just flow and other times its like pulling teeth ha..  nicely done  ~Vic "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Cheryl, I found that the true writers block was my own head. Sure a square jaw is nice, but the rest of it looks silly. The reason you are in poetic darkness is that no other poet can hold a candle to you. Love ya. Roger |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* this is the kind of poem I wish I could write....absolutely beautiful and so much like what it feels like. Amazing...No dilemma in your words just poetic truth. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! I LOVE IT!!! Spread your wings like a bird and add feathers to your wings with the beauty of your loving heart in verse! (kiss on cheek) I love it, sweet friend, your words are always a delight to read, I love them all! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet Cheryl, this is soooooo beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Cheryl, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Cheryl, It would appear your muse has awakened from a winter nap...for this is a beautiful piece of writing. I know the feeling, oh so well, when the words just won't come. Write on! Hugs, Nancy. ~* A dream is a wish your heart makes... *~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Sounds to me like you are singing in fine voice right now More, we need more! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Cheryl this was wonderful. those little words fly through our brain and we have to catch them and put the quill to paper. floria |
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Sunset Member
since 2002-01-08
Posts 80 |
I don't think I've ever seen a better write of this struggle. Nice! |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
I know the dilemma. When I'm walking in the forest, or taking a shower or awaken from deep sleep, a poem seed pops in. So I sit on a log quickly and start writing, (I carry 3x5 cards) or run to my computer dripping wet, or roll out of bed to my computer at the side of my bed, thinking of nothing but the first line or two. Because I know if I think of anything, anything at all I will block the poem. And I never make corrections or worry about what's correct until it's down. Only then, do I go back and polish it. Never rushing, always letting the poem tell me what to do, and it usually does. If I get stuck in the middle, I just blow it away and wait for another. That's me. Words just seem to come when I'm under the spell, sometimes words I don't even remember knowing. Later when I look them up, I'm amazed. But I guess everyone receives God's gift of poetry differently. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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dawn to dusk Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 68Colorado |
WOW! This was really good! It related exactly what I myself feel. "Come sweet words of poetry Weave yourself into my mind" Noelle "Hold fast to dreams, for is dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly" Langston Hughes |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Cheryl - You are too good of a poet to have writer's block, so stop lying to us.lol   Enjoyed this one very much.Dave |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
His Poet - at times the words don't want to seem to flow, but they come eventually. Nice write about some of the frustrations of a poet... BC |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Chris and Victoria, I didn't think it would be hard to find poets who can relate. Actually this was written a few months back but either the words just flow or they don't. I don't usually work on a poem more than thirty minutes. It either happens of it doesn't. Thanks so much for reading. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Roger, you just try to pretend you're a blockhead. I have seen what comes from that pen of yours and it's always delightful. Thanks for reading. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Startime, thanks for such a lovely comment and I am going to search for your work. I'm sure it's just as good as anything I write. Glad you could relate. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Noah, you are too kind. Thanks so much for reading my work. Nancy, thanks for the nice reply and the hug. I accept both with much appreciation. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Interloper, right now I am not suffering for that writer's plague but I've been there and it hurts. Thanks for your kind comments. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Floria and Sunset, Thank you both for reading. I think the title of this one in itself is enough to intrigue any poet to take a peek. I'm happy you both did. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Newell and Noelle, Gosh your names sound delightful together. Thanks for reading and relating to this common dilemma. Newell, your approach is much more complex than mine, although I have often jotted down bits and pieces as I drive home. I need a recorder to dictate into when the words come. Thanks again for reading. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Dave, if you had seen me just staring at the walls or into space you would know I'm not lying. When the words finally start to flow, I just go with the flow. Thanks friend. Bill, Thank you too for reading this one. I appreciate your reply. Cheryl |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Cheryl, you have absolutely the most productive case of writers block I have ever seen. Like Newell, I always write it down as soon as it comes to me. I keep a little notebook with me at all times...except in the shower because no one has invented a waterproof one yet. But my poems go through several revisions before they are even posted anywhere for the first time...and sometimes the way they end up, is totally unrecognizeable from the way they started out. Excellent writing here!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Cheryl,this is so very true.I wrote a poem one time on the order of this,it was called Funny Farm.I might decide to post it here.    Juanita |
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