How to train your ...... pencil

Little red book - check
Five sharp pencils - check
Assorted favorite words - check

German pencil first for some determined precision
Then, a paragraph of two
Of Chinese container loads of ideas
Some Indian spiciness thrown in
Pricks my mind’s tastebuds into
Metaphors and similes punctuated
With the colors of Diwali
And the finishing touches
With the a blade from Japan -
My writers block killed
With a sword of lead.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I like the playfulness of this. Sometimes writers seem to bemoan writer's block with tones of desperation, but some of us have a regimented approach, be it discipline, aromatherapy, or rockin' the blues. Even tho this feels like it was written as a spoof on the melodrama of writer's block, it's actually a very good lesson about how to have a routine that lends itself to getting something done on a regular basis, and how not to take ourselves too seriously when feeling jammed. A refreshing approach to a well-worn topic here (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Einstein Noodle]

the blade from Japan is my favorite ...sharp and durable they are ... rolled rolled and rolled in the making ... i see what fun treats we can compile during the alleged writer's block ... your poem kind of shrugs it off and says ...look here and read ..all these senses into one ... lots of flavors .. sure enjoyed reading sir.
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you, Mr Poet Sir. I've collected quite an array of poetic snippets while I was "offline".....now for the editing...something I am not always that keen on doing....:(

[Einstein Noodle]

its tragic when the red book and/or pencil are missing when the snippets roll ...having lost them to the ether makes them seem even better that when first thought of ;) can't say i would edit anything ... could be expanded in many ways perhaps ..but for me the message is strengthened by the language you chose ...

[SleeplessVolcano]

aahhh, thanks for the compliment, but afters years and years of having a "shooting-from-the-hip" poetry writing style, I now realize that despite aspects such as creativity and "listening to your heart", none of these trump plain old-fashioned trial and error, i.e. making a sentence, or expression better by trying another word/s. Even a quick reflection at the end, for me, makes a difference. Did I really say what I wanted to say? Did I end as well I started? Did I go off on a rabbit trail? etc etc....:) I vaguely remember a quote about 90% of inspiration being perspiration....:P

[Einstein Noodle]

there is a lot to be said for taking another look for sure ... :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

personally I believe that second look is the difference between "good" poetry or "great" poetry.......the problem with the internet and the ease of "publishing" is that any Tom, Dick or Harry can now be a "published" poet.........compared them to the greats of poetry and the differences are glaring......but I will shut up now...;)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ...................

[Ardra]

Don't you sound like the Samurai ;)

only difference sharpening his pencil... (try using pen for a change Sir :P)

colors of Diwali hehe.... n spices... mmm ... i like the Indian touch to this one..

mmmm a black n white painting of pencil being sharpened would have looked a lot better for this poem :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

thanks for your comments.....

it takes me long enough to write something.....so I give myself only 5 minutes to find the right picture...;)

[Ardra]

:P (i know ur too lazy)