The Muse on Snooze
"Cheat your landlord if you can -- and must -- but do not try to shortchange the Muse."
William S. Burroughs
This morning, I woke up early
But my fogged-up brain still asleep
I can’t think; and function barely,
No brilliant verses from the keep!
So I got up, drank my coffee
Maybe my circadian will beep
Regrettably, I’m still groggy
Today’s mental block looks so deep
I stared outside, the sky is gray
The birds outside refuse to sing
No spark of genius comes my way
Just dullness in the air, they bring
Perhaps the world will have its say
And keep my mind from taking wing
No clever rhyme will come today
So back to bed! I’ll let it sting
Therefore I’ll rest, my thoughts on pause
Tomorrow’s muse won’t be on snooze
10-25-2024
© Vic Evora
Writer's block comes now and then. Every time it does, I humor it by writing about it. I have written a few over the years. But no repeats. I like irony!!!
#2024 #Muses #Writer'sBlock
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Francisco P.
5moA humorous poem from someone with a writer's block. I love this.
Vic Evora
5mo@Francisco P.: 😃😃😃 The irony! Thanks so much Brod
Benjamin G. Sangalang
5moI think brain fog is a kind of affliction and it seems no one is immune. 😆😂😆
Vic Evora
5mo@Benjamin G. Sangalang: Yes! And it comes back when you least expect it. Thank you for liking. 😃😊
Barb Clarke
5moHaHa, yes pretty darn good for a poet afflicted with writer's block!
Vic Evora
5mo@Barb Clarke: 🤣🤣🤣 Gotta laugh it off when it happens. Thank you Barb
Charlotte B. Williams
5moI’ve had a few days like this lately, but your inspiration seems to still be in tack here. Your bad days seem to turn into good ones. You’re a true poet my friend. 😊
Vic Evora
5mo@Charlotte B. Williams: 😃😃😃 I feel the best way to handle writer’s block is to make fun of it. I have written a few over the years. One of these days I’ll put them together.
Robert L. Martin
5moI know how you feel
Vic Evora
5mo@Robert L. Martin: 😊😊
Vic Evora
5mo@Imrogue: Thank you.