IDEAS' DEARTH

Sitting here with pen in hand
with hopes of writing something grand
that future readers might remember
in a future's drab December

I search for a substantial topic
universal, not myopic
something not already written
that might leave just one person smitten

Maybe I could write a poem that's funny
to turn a disposition sunny
but ideas for writing humor
seem to be just distant rumor

A poem about past chances lost ?
well, how could I compare to Frost
the deeper words that might just last
have all been written in the past

So lay aside tablet and pen
defeated 'fore I can begin
deciding I won't with words quibble
and make do with this little scribble

About This Poem

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Frost

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Comments

dearth

This makes 2nd write on not having anything to write about. I had feared repeating a subject but said what the heck, why not ? I am pleased you enjoyed this...............stan

dearth

I've yet to try a limerick
Writing one would be a trick
But I might try some distant day
( got no idea what I'd say )
I'd probably trip on my own d!ck............................scribbler

Scribbler

I enjoyed the tongue in cheek style you use here to describe a hopefully temporary condition.

I have wrestled with this beast for a while now myself.

Something about your choice of words "...pen in hand" reminded me of a line from a song I wrote myself, while begining my Writer's Block. Here's a link to the song and the lyric...

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=6491198

Thanks for sharing

Psyve

hello Cyrus

The bane of writers is finding a subject that hasn't been covered before. I was unaware you are a singer and enjoyed your song. I have said many times some of the best poetry of the last 50 years has been in the form of song. Thanks for the visit........scribbler

dearth

Welcome to my page. I am always pleased to have a new reader. I've read a good bit of your writing but have yet to comment on it( I think lol )as time permits only a few comments per day. Guess I need to leave Something just to let you know I was there . I appreciate your taking the time to read and hope you can become a " regular ".................scribbler

Helloo Stan

This is a cute ditty, really rather witty, I enjoyed your little rhyme helped me through my daily grime!!

Thanks for sharing Stan.

Love Mand xxxxxxxx

dearth

Hey mand. Just a little something I threw together, but glad you liked it............stan