JoelJosol Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 This blank paper is my report about the poem I meant to write. I laid off words when thoughts defaulted, sans attachment- very clinical, precise- to keep the piece afloat in this difficult time. But, I failed to live within my means and so the rest had to go. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Oh yes, some of my fav poems are poems on the 'inability to write poems' and this certainly did not disappoint! Well constructed, nice internal rhythm, and an inspiration for getting out of that 'can't write' Que;-) DC Quote thegateless.org Come on over and check out my poetry substack y'all;-) Or if your bored, head to the Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/gateless. If you buy anything I lose a bet, so consider that before you violate the digital rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Excess and austerity converge in this fantastic poem built upon an original use the current "crisis" as a metaphor for artist's block. Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thank you, DC and Tony. Yeah, I forced myself to use a metaphor that described my state of mind :-) I edited to include "so" in the last couplet. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 wonderful brevity, angst and emotion within these words. i love the stark structure of the stanzas, the bleak, yet charged words and the passion that is palpable. well written, thank you! Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Joel, I love this poem. It is wonderful written. Blank paper works properly. This poem talks a lot and express exactly, the state of mind - as you said. Thank you for sharing. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks, douglas and Alek. Nowadays, I am so swamped by work I am running out of creative juice :-) Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodyday Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hi nice poem in short but said all what it should say. the construction and rhythm between the lines attract and has the ability to drive a mind to know more about what next! RoNy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks, Rony. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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