Slice of Life: A Writer's Nudge
has been quiet
for some time.
waiting.
for words to return.
for words to return.
for time to slow.
there are
the usual
excuses.
the usual
excuses.
of days lost.
of great demands.
of busy days,
of busy days,
tired nights.
in truth,
time spent
in ways
unproductive.
unproductive.
a friend reminds,
with the understanding
of another
who has fought
the same fight,
wrestled
the same demon,
"You need to get back
to the page."
another inquires,
"What are you writing?"
interest genuine.
my silence speaks.
she knows
the struggle.
this knowing
rests between us.
their words
spin in my mind.
for days.
weeks.
my fingers
grow restless.
tired of stillness.
still
i wait
for time to slow
for words to return.
of course
this doesn't happen
until in the quiet
i return
to this space.
to try
yet again.
their words
spin in my mind.
for days.
weeks.
my fingers
grow restless.
tired of stillness.
still
i wait
for time to slow
for words to return.
of course
this doesn't happen
until in the quiet
i return
to this space.
to try
yet again.
© Cathy L. Mere, 2016
It's Tuesday. Today I'm joining the Slice of Life Challenge hosted at Two Writing Teachers. Stop by today's link up to join the conversation or find some great reading.
So glad you are back! I've missed your voice!
ReplyDeleteYou've been missed. So glad you returned "to this space to try yet again." Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! It's a later in the evening post - too. That means you were determined to relight this space. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteLove love love....so missed seeing your words. Glad they have found their way again.
ReplyDeleteI came back today hoping you would be here -- so glad you are here. Your words need to be read and felt. I plan to use this poem with teachers tomorrow - we all face these moments - they are a part of the writerly life. Thank you
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