I am writing and writing.
The words once stalled
now fly from pen
I try to push
fingers
faster
keep the
stream flowing
smoother, finer
more detailed,
less
oblique.
I reach for my
glass; Inspiration.
Ruby liquid poured
down throat onto page
in poetry and fodder for
and you today...
Nice double punch -- You managed to get the Magpie in 55 words and it feels so smooth and palatable like good wine.
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ReplyDeleteSo a little Cabernet gets rid of that mean old writers block?
Pour me some!!!!!
Loved your 55.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
JENNIFER!!!!!!!!!
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There's a hint of wine glass in your poem's outline. You've found a pleasant way to uncork the writer's block. Very smooth.
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Very clear and concise. You are gifted with words. I am glad you played. If you would like to check out my 55L
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Ha! I've had writer's block cured in just such a manner before. It's a fine line though, too much of a good thing and my words aren't quite as brilliant as I remember them, when reviewed the next morning through clear eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteoh i do like it when it flows...have a great weekend k
ReplyDeleteCan realte to the feeling you express very well. Appreciate how the piece comes around to the audience—the writer sharing her vision, inspiration. Also like the visual form to the post. Well done, k
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine 55 ++ Magpie! Loved this.
ReplyDeleteYay! Don't you love The Flow? Hard to catch but soooo good when you can do it.
ReplyDeleteYou into the cranberry juice again, after the 2 boys are down for the night?? :)
ReplyDeleteYay, 55 words!
And please do not miss mine this week, it's got YOUR NAME in the post script, you winner you!!
xoxo
Thank you all for coming visiting! Wow, I am feeling the love. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to make cookies for the London Artists' Studio Tour, but will pop back in later tonight to visit you all. Hope everyone is well (and I am going to go visit my friend Jannie to see what she's got up her sleeve today)
That's a great flow describing the process.
ReplyDeleteFun, smile-inducing work.
ReplyDelete@Stranger: funny what a little vino-grease does for the ole inspiration :)
ReplyDeletePssst.... and I think you stole G's Yatzhee! Better watch out!
@G-Man: Oh, hi there Galen, Mr Hosty with the mosty! :D
It wouldn't take much for you to swing up for a glass of inspiration with me. And if red isn't your colour, there is a drive-thru beer store at the end of my street. I am sure we could find something to toast with. Thanks for being a kick-ass host. Hope you have a great weekend.
@Enchanted Oak: I was playing with the shape here, but maybe another glass would have helped on that visual front for me. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDelete@Shanae Branham: Hi Shanae. Thanks for stopping by and weighing in. I always appreciate people's thoughts on what I create, especially when they are so nice. Cheers!
@Me & @Brian: I cheers you both! Me, I know what you are saying. Something to be said for that re-read the next day before you hit publish. And Brian, a glass of inspiration with you any day would be a lot of fun I bet. Have a great weekend yourself.
ReplyDelete@Dustus: Hi Adam. I think in the playing with the form of the poem, the flow of it was improved. I removed words and changed placement. Lo and behold it read better as well! I must admit that I am not above a glass of inspiration myself. And as far as the audience goes; I write for me, but almost as much for the dear folks who come to offer their support. Thanks for cheering me on today.
@Helen: Thanks Helen!
ReplyDelete@Alice: Oh, I love when the words flow. It feels great to get the words down on paper and when they are flying, it seems to happen like magic.
@jannie: MWAHH! Why thank you dahling! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that. You are a dear and I cannot wait to get my hand-crafted letter and home-made soap! Woohoo!
ReplyDelete@Monkey Man: Some days it just flows. Ride the wave when you can.
ReplyDelete@Steve: Thanks Steve. I aim to please.
Good for you. Maybe I need to try me some of that inspiration. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Your efforts are truly much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMost economical to "kill two prompts with one poem"!
ReplyDeleteYour words come pouring out of your head and heart and tumble onto to the page.
ReplyDeletelovely write,
joanny
@Pattiken: As mentioned by "Me" as long as it is not a glass too many of inspiration, then it works like a dream. One too many and you might find the flow a little faultier than you thought the next day.
ReplyDelete@Doctor FTSE: Well I thank you kindly for saying as much good Dr.
@Lucy Westenra: I kind of thought so as well Lucy! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDelete@joanny: It is wonderful when inspiration strikes joanny. My heart is almost always there, but on days when words flow, my heart is usually overflowing.
delicious and something I can relate to; nice way to include the prompts in the poetry itself! :-)
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I love the visual shape of your poem! And I see a few sips of claret helped to fill out the bottom! Nice magpie!
ReplyDelete@Vinay: I was lucky to get a little vino tonight as well at a friend's for dinner. Not sure if it has given me much inspiration tonight though.
ReplyDelete@Margaret Pangert: Thank you Margaret. oops, did I dribble a little? How embarrassing! Ha.
Thank you for stopping by last week. You mentioned that it left you with more questions...what would they be? Maybe, I have the answers. Cheers.
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