.
The ground has shifted
And I am in the rough
My aim is the same
Approach from a different direction
Altered by an added perception
An introspection
I am bogged down by magma
Surrounded by lava
Inspiration has become perspiration
And I can no longer fly
My bird’s eye view
Is now that of a centipede
My steed is a millipede
As I crawl along
Without a song
The rough patch a sticky stretch
To overcome
And stun and numb
.
©DGA 08 March 2012 06:20
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08/03/2012 at 8:38 am
hopefully its not too rough.
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08/03/2012 at 9:57 am
It’s the weirdest thing, Inzwakazi. Maybe my muse only inspires me when I’m unhappy – who knows… 🙂
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08/03/2012 at 11:41 am
Oh Dear…hate to hear you are unhappy.
You know where I am.
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08/03/2012 at 1:39 pm
No, Gran, I’m not unhappy! In fact, quite the opposite and that’s what is so weird. I can’t write ANYTHING lately!
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08/03/2012 at 2:48 pm
Your bounce has left you momentarily, Adee. Hope the rough patch soon smoothes out. Hugs xx
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12/03/2012 at 2:54 am
Oh, I hope so too, AD. xxx
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08/03/2012 at 3:15 pm
Hope things are better now Adee 🙂
*hugs*
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12/03/2012 at 2:56 am
I should know in the next couple of days, Hope… This has never lasted more than a day or so before. xxx
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09/03/2012 at 2:29 am
I’m sorry, Adee. Hope better times come soon XX
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12/03/2012 at 2:58 am
Me too, Selma. I love your new avatar. It looks so refreshing! xxx
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09/03/2012 at 5:48 am
Your mind is filled with many things. Sometimes it’s alright just to enjoy the good things. I’m glad that you’re happy!
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12/03/2012 at 2:59 am
Happy and relaxed, Jeannie. Just the mental block, lol!
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09/03/2012 at 4:36 pm
Do you know, Denise, I am tired after reading this.
Most expressive.
I hope you will soon recover your energy!
John
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09/03/2012 at 4:39 pm
I have just read your other replies, and now I understand.
For me, if I can’t think of a poem, I simply go and do something else.
I wait until a memory or an experience starts to move me.
Then I write.
John
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12/03/2012 at 3:01 am
Yes, John, that’s what I usually do AND get results. Now, however, the inspiration just isn’t there…
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09/03/2012 at 9:23 pm
you know…sometimes we have to go through those rough patches….and i hope its not too rough on you….
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12/03/2012 at 3:03 am
Yes, Brian. I think I’ve been fortunate so far and I know that I will be again…
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11/03/2012 at 10:00 am
You write where I am, Denise 🙂 Thanks for these words.
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12/03/2012 at 3:04 am
I am so glad you can relate, Kate! Haha, maybe my muse is just resting awhile…
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12/03/2012 at 1:49 am
Plenty of switching of metaphors here, as if perhaps thying to get a handle on changing circumstances?
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12/03/2012 at 3:05 am
You are SO right, Ben! 😀
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12/03/2012 at 3:34 am
Your skillful writing have to take the credit. Fine marriage of intent and execution.
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12/03/2012 at 3:47 am
This ‘happiness thing’ takes getting used to, lol! 😉
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12/03/2012 at 5:28 pm
I hit one of those patches last month, Denise – we slog through… And I’m not usually a lover of rhyme, but I love your rhymes – interesting, well thought out, and clearly not rhyme for the sake of rhyme.
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13/03/2012 at 7:31 am
Thanks for the super comment, Ruth! 😀
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19/03/2012 at 12:20 pm
I came to this late, Denise. I have been here many times in my life.
I love “my steed is a centipede” especially when the going gets sticky!
Thank you
John
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22/03/2012 at 7:27 am
Thanks, John. I’m pleased that you could relate…
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