When All Seems Lost

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 25 Aug 2025
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15 comments
 

Softly pause...just for a moment,

then reach out with enthusiasm;

even though sceptical hidden

energy may surface doubts

unseen –

 

those gnawing shadows of gloom,

devouring creativity. Candlelight

most mysterious flickers inspiration

when eagerness declines.

 

Continue encouraged – get carried

away; like melodious song of the

nightingale that ignores unease,

having its own reasons to be heard,

with no dispiriting imaginings.

 

Let gentle reassurance reject that

which is stressful to personal

awareness, pen flows with ease –

leisure envisions breathing in

murmurs of grace:

 

like gentle flit of dragonfly wings

flourishing on canvas, settling like

faerie folk, colours on pallet create

summer blooms – brush strokes that

thrive, just waiting for a story when

all seems lost.

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I think we all get a feeling of not being able to write at times, it's human nature. I just wanted to reassure myself and others, that it's about never giving up.

Thank you for the cherries Editors, they're much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ross_Lowe on

Thank you for writing and sharing this, Jenny. Like you say, we all get that feeling and that hurdle at times don't we? I'm still fighting my way out of a big one - so I was very glad to find my way back here and see things thriving and as colourful as always. ABCTales forever!

This is a beautiful and delicate piece, aside from the subject matter which really resonated, I love how you've used nature in this. Very calming, just the deep breath I needed. Have a lovely week. :)   

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Your lovely comment was a genuine pleasure to receive Ross. I really hope inspiration flows from your pen in torrents.

Thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.

You have a great week too.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Sometimes all we need is just a little encouragement "Let gentle reassurance reject that which is stressful to personal awareness",

I am pleased with the new styles and ideas you have lately been experimenting with Jenny.

All the best & keep well & Nolan

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Nolan, I'm encouraged by your words of understanding. I'm such a dreamer, but sometimes thoughts don't come easy. I especially find it hard to concentrate when there's a lot going on around me.

Many thanks for your thoughts and reading, which I'm always grateful for.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I hadn't got what you were handling in this one on first reading it, but the comments discussion show me! We enjoy managing to get our feelings on to paper, but sometimes the subject matter of our thoughts is a bit unlcear, and it is nice when a thought becomes more clear, and clear enough to capture it in writing!

I liked the idea of such sometimes being like dragonfly wings caught! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I know it's hard to make sense of poems sometimes, from my own experience. It's nice to be able to share with others when a poem finally does comes together, and even nicer when readers understand. I'm glad my explaination helped.

Always a pleasure to hear from you and thank you for reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I think of writer's block being like a desert peopled with shadows, but your words here are like rain, enabling millions of flowers to spring up from dry sand

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Such an imaginative way you also have of describing writers block Di. Those shadows that never quite reveal themselves, as like a ghost you can see, but cannot touch. 

It can be so frustrating when you know there's a story there, but for me I'm afraid of not having the skill to put my thoughts into the right words...if you know what I mean.

I'm happy you liked my words.

I can always rely on you to leave an understanding comment, which is gratefully appreciated Di.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Turlough on

I think every writer finds reassurance in the knowledge that they aren't the only ones who suffer from writer's block. Your words of self-reassurance are certainly reassuring to me. So thank you for that Jenny.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

you know there's so many great writers on abc tales. Since I've been on here I've seen so many talants come and go. I'm in awe of each and everyone of them, including youtself.

I'm glad you comprehend my poem and the fact that we all suffer this situation. Writing is an addiction and can be a bother when not able to achieve, or put into words what you're feeling, so to know this poem resonated with you is an acknowledgement that makes me happy.

Many thanks for reading and your thoughts Turlough.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..settling like

faerie folk, colours on pallet create

summer blooms.."

A lack of motivation and/or inspiration comes to us all in the end. Writing at sites like this makes such a difference as you encounter people that take an interest and that makes all the difference.

Reassuring and penned with empathy.

Very nicely done, Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul, I do appreciate that you understand where I'm coming from. Sometimes we can get bogged under by pressures of life, and lose sense of writing. It's good to beable to remind myself that it's just a faze.

Thank you so much for reading and the comment, it's a great support for me.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

murmur of grace, indeed. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I like murmurs of grace, it sums up how I feel.

Many thanks for stopping by to read and share your thoughts.

Jenny.