STALE BREAD.

days go by

where i stare at this screen ; 

no words born 

from pregnant thoughts,

no fetus 

of an idea.

poets rush

and comments flow

and conversations

keep the Cafe abuzz

with news and novelty.

and i worry no product

nor scholarly thought

will eradicate my existence.

previous creation stale bread

on cracked plates

at a table no one wants

to sit at anymore.

Reviews

[Carrie]

No fetus of an idea? If this is what you write when no words born, your doing good.
If an idea dosen't come don't force it. Just relax, doing something else.
I like your poem on writer's block.

[Lorry]

If all else fails, write about not writing. It works for me! 😃
Isn't it a conundrum of writers that some unseen offswitch is clicked to the off position without as much as a warning? (I'd blame the museum but she might just smite me dumb... well, dumber!
Whether pen or screen, it is the habit of writing that excites. The anticipation of creating something from nothing and just as said anticipation makes a smile appear on your face, it disappears as quickly as we hit the control alt delete on our brain, just to check the settings loaded correctly and then... still nothing and that smile is now upside down and we wonder what we're even doing trying to write, so we give up and the minute we're not paying attention something stirs inside and the ideas flow once more.... hopefully! 😃

[Chris Shaw]

If it’s any consolation Emunah June, it happens to most writers at times. Truly frustrating I know, but the muse can’t be forced. She will return when ready. The dreaded writer’s block. I like how you have described it here. Happy to find your table today and sit wuth you for a while.

Chris

[Chris]

Professionally, it's called "writer's block". It 'bites' all of us from time-to-time ( and more than once).

This write offers unique wording - which also bring viewers to there own unique thoughts. It is relevant to any time and near everyone as well as being a real view and viewpoint to be discussed.

[Ms claws]

Emunah June, you can contract a computer virus and not realize it until much later. I hope this helps, friend. I never open images unless I know the sender "personally".

[Emunah June.]

I suppose thats very fair! I dont send any images to people. I post the occasional photo (I posted my wedding picture a day or so ago) but I dont believe Ive ever sent any. Best for me to be careful then!!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I will sit at your table any time Emunah, as you are a fine poet.
Unless of course the bread turns green...then I might reconsider. :)))

[Emunah June.]

Its nothing but handmade challah over here! Haha, thank you so much Jacob, that means so much to me.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Emunah, you are so prolific and write so well, I would gladly sit at your table and eat stale bread.

Me, I only write when inspiration hits. Days can go by and I don’t worry about not writing.

What is with all your posts that are grayed out and cannot be responded to?

[Emunah June.]

I appreciate you and your time, Michael. You are a true friend.

I really dont know what youre referring to, so if you could show me somehow, I'd be very grateful.

[Ms claws]

I'm glad you wrote Stale Bread! It gives the reader many POVs of a situation!

When Writers Cafe was "glitching like a foundering ship", I deleted friends thinking one might have a virus attached.

Thankfully, this Titanic stayed afloat..."for a little while longer"..?

I love this! Friend!

[Emunah June.]

Hello there!!

No, no viruses here. I am not so tech savvy that I would even know how to make one if I wanted to. I am glad that misunderstanding is cleared up! And I am glad you enjoy the poem!!

[John the Baptist]

Let's face it, blocks suck. But you are connected to the mind of the universe. Be patient and be open, and the sun will shine again.

[Emunah June.]

I appreciate your review! Its true, it just sucks in the moment, when you feel your desire to create and be creative, but what good would that do when I dont know what to say? I want to earn the space I take up.

[John the Baptist]

Keep the faith. Don't try to force it.

[Emunah June.]

Im doing my very very best!