Writer's Block

This came with no struggle when I was struggling to finish old projects.

It weaves itself,
Through the ink in my pen,
I'm just a tool
To put it on paper.
I can't push it
Or prod it.
It will come in time,
The words will form
Slowly and surely.

At times it allows
For my heart to guide it.
But it can be stubborn
Leaving things unfinished
Piles of half written fragments
I try to finish,
But it won't allow
It's stubbornness showing
And blocking my thoughts,
To give them all an end.
I must wait,
And be patient
To let the words come when they please.

What rush I feel
I'm in,
To finish a piece,
To get it sorted out.
Both for my heart and mind.
But it shall to take its own time.

So for now,
I sit,
The fragments half finished
Knowing at any point
The words will come
With no notice.
Pen and paper nearby
I'm ready,
To finish
When the writing so chooses.

Reviews

[MrJodie]

Personally, I see the perfect symmetry of this "diversion." Your need to divert your attention away from the turmoil of that story or poem or whatever form the current project is. If more writers allowed the "unfinished fragments" nagging at them while they desperately try to overcome "writer's block" they'd realize there really is no such thing. We can always put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and exercise our voice. Even if it only comes out as a grocery list... a very flowery and unnecessarily detailed and descriptive grocery list. This poem is merely your inner voice. Well spoken, dear one. Listen to that voice more. Gather those fragments and keep them safe until the other pieces show up.

The formatting is only slightly awkward. Some of the sentences "but it won't allow" or "what rush I feel" seem just a little too unfinished. Or was that the intention? Still, the flow and frustration are genuine so it works well. I enjoyed this. I, myself, really love to see into the heart of other writers. It makes me feel just a little bit more at home. Thank you for sharing this. I look forward to seeing more of your work.