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Writer’s block, what spell is this
brutal paper-pen abyss?
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Calliope is prone to fainting
locked inside a still-life painting,
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she won’t stand for insipidity
nor a hint of crass cupidity.
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Sometimes free association
brings the muse back from vacation
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for just one sublime creation
or countless couplets of desperation.
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Like the simile that shines
it’s survival of the fittest lines.
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(Oops – mind the meter, it will matter,
just avoid the sing-song patter.)
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Alas, my muse is on the lam,
still no strength to breach the dam.
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Writer’s block – that dreaded curse,
for poets there is nothing verse.
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© 2016 Betty Hayes Albright
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Seasonings 
I just love this, Betty… It has made my day!
(I think Thalia and Euterpe are auditioning here, to take Calliope’s place 🙂 )
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So glad you like it, Cynthia! You’re right that I should maybe invite Euterpe to help. And maybe Thalia was actually nearby for this one. 🙂 Or not. At this point any help is welcome!
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I know the feeling!!
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Guess we all do now and then – most frustrating!
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🤗 yes
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It helps to know we’re not alone! Hope things are going as well as possible for you. 🙂
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Yes we are all in the same boat. I am coping thank you!! 😃
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Same boat, yes. Glad we can all share in the rowing and encourage each other!
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Yes it is very often a great comfort to have so many people to rely on!
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How are things with you!!
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Same ol’ here…. Always searching for new treatments for chronic pain. I know you can relate to that…
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I can . Have tried tried reading ‘ libinf
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Sorry pressed send before ready meant to send you this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Well-Pain-Illness-mindfulness/dp/0749928603
It is a book that has really helped me xxxx
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Thank you Willow – I’ll definitely take a look at that link!
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I t really helps me it is all about mindfulness😊
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Have read general books about mindfulness but not one that addresses pain. This book sounds really helpful. Thank you again for the link! 🙂
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It really is good
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I am experiencing some writer’s block while my kids aged 21 and 28 are visiting.
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That’s a good reason, at least. Have an enjoyable visit!
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Brought a smile. And that final pun? Ouch! 🙂 My own longest fallow period was almost 11 years.
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(Sorry about the bad pun – Gramma Krackers had a hand in writing this one. 😀 )
Glad you bounced back from that 11 year fallow period! Mine don’t last that long but are frequent.
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