Over and Out


from the ABC set

It's time, I think,
to take the Wilky route.
Time for rhyme to
take this, the backward step.
I think it's time
to read, not write; rather
think and blink at
writing better than mine.
Time, I think; it's
very shaming to feel:
I have pride which
shames me into silence.

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Comments

chuck | February 6, 2009 - 18:22

I feel the same way lately. I'm fed up with my own words. Of course a nice publishing offer might help me see things differently.

jennifer | February 6, 2009 - 23:03

I think that the more I read, the more I am inspired to write, which is why I love this site - see, even in the anguish of feeling like that, you can write of it!

A very good point made - so go read! (my poems!) hehe!

J x

Crackersville | February 7, 2009 - 19:16

Yet another poet that tortures himself with pride/shame interplay. I bet you didn't touch my food. You know when sensing is forbidden, betting is imperative.

Skunk | February 12, 2009 - 15:59

What's a Wilky route?

Ewan | February 13, 2009 - 08:20

Stop writing.

Crackersville | February 13, 2009 - 19:38

You are naive Ewan. That's why I like you. OW, I wouldn't have.

Ewan | February 14, 2009 - 04:50

Better than being cynical, I find it gives me less heartburn.