The Abyss.

Writer's block.

My arm extends,

reaching,

grasping for something.

Yet only finds air.

'Tis the most treacherous of punishments.

To long,

to desire,

to only be unfulfilled.

My mind wonders,

so much,

so full,

yet unable to produce.

My impulse to create,

to birth,

Words, pictures.

Instances in time.

My thirst is not quenched,

hunger satisfied.

Who am I,

if I am not an artist?

My life thrown into an abyss,

falling,

falling,

unable to fly.

I am afraid, yet eager.

to land.

An end.

But an unknown resolution.

Reviews

[.]

the musing of a creative mind..we all at some time have this painful experience, 'put the pen down miss and step away from the paper'...lol

[Hidden Poet]

This is pretty deep, I really loved it, do share more.

[Trevor]

Something most of us have felt. To be frank, it sucks. I think this does a good job of explaining how much it sucks haha

[Dream Weaver]

Nicely structured with imagery and flow
pointing to despondency...nicely written..

[Marie Harrison]

Wow this describes our troubled financial times well. There is a lot of suffering right now. Times that try men's souls. Beautiful poem.

[J.]

I'd like to believe that The Muse allows us writer's block to be able to explore and find inspiration of self. In other words, to also allow free will in creating on our own sometimes. And here, you've simply expressed how this all makes you feel. In turn, you've also inspired me to let in the inspiration of My Muse. And I thank you. :)

[Robin]

when the muse sends you writers block , then must you write of it ..

i've been in that abyss most of my life. the natural talent has existed since i was a small child yet my muse very rarely grabs my hand and pulls me from the murk.

[Crow]

Its awesome! We do all have fears, and I think you convey them quite well.

[Closedown]

So true. Nicely done.