Writer's Block, by Kathy Williams, July 2002

I think I have writer’s block
because nothing is coming out.

I sit and stare at the computer
waiting for an end to the drought.

There is no magic flow of words
rushing  to my mind.

I fear it’s totally empty

And this is a waste of time.

No one understand how hard
this process can be.

I need some kind of inspiration
to take over me.

What in the world should I do
now that I’m stuck?

I’m searching for words everywhere
but I’m still out of luck.

Must writing always be
such a difficult task?
Others make it seem easy
but for me it’s not a blast.

I’m not wishing for a masterpiece
to pop into my head.

I just want an original idea
to take away the dread.

If it doesn’t happen soon
what am I going to do?

Giving up is not an option
I must see this through.

I think it is now time
to forgive myself.

Walk away no more fretting
put the paper on the shelf.

Words will dance for me again
once I’m in the groove.

So saving this until tomorrow

could be a really smart move!

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