A Writer's Prayer

Amen.

What shall I write, my muse?

What kind of ink abuse

shall I unto this paper bleed?

Dare write my fearless need?

What tale shall I expose

in poetry or prose,

scattered verses on a page,

language of my sanity in rage.

Guide my pen with fluid strokes.

Postpone your playful pranks and jokes.

Grant me an experienced hand

to tailor thoughts at your command.

Author's Note

"playful pranks and jokes" might refer to the annoyances writers often encounter. Writer's block for example.

Reviews

[Chaz Hemsworth]

True dat. Staring at the word document, empty.
The flow is really well done here. The rhythm is almost musical.

[Blue]

Thank you, Chaz. It's a pleasure to hear from you!

[Mark]

This is pretty good, I have to wonder though if it could be made better if you didn't force the rhymes and wrote it free verse? Just a thought.

[Blue]

Interesting thought. But I'm comfortable with rhymes and structures, Mark. Don't exactly know why but it feels like home. Thank you.

[Mark]

Being comfortable is not always a good thing. :P

[Blue]

Yeah, that's why I deviate from my comfort once in a while. I try erotica when I get the chance. Haha.

[Eddie Davis]

Very nice! What writer hasn't thought similar thoughts. Playful pranks for my muse usually involve sudden changes of direction of stories.

[Blue]

That happens to me a lot. That's why I have lots of unfinished stories. And I admire you for having finished a book! Or books, dare I say. :) Thank you, Eddie.

[Lyn Anderson]

A clever write. Well put together, good use of rhyme.

[Blue]

Thank you, KL.

[lovergirl]

i loved reading this one , and i think you can about whatever you like and don't care about the annoyances writers , just let your pen take the lead ;)

[Blue]

True. Thank you, Lovergirl!

[Brook]

Great poem, i enjoyed it a lot! :')

[Blue]

Thank you, Brookly.

[Nusquam Esse]

A solid write about the joys of writing... my favorite part was stanza 2!

[Blue]

Thanks, Nusquam!

[Devesh]

Go Arzel, championong the cause of writers all around the world! Enjoyed reading this poem a lot, thanks for sharing! :)

[Blue]

Hahaha, thank you for the cheers, Devesh.

[Devesh]

Thou art welcome, Arzel. :)

[Leslie Philibert]

I love poems about writing, and this is a good one.

[Blue]

Thank you, Leslie.

[Frieda P]

Amen and hallelujah indeedy, you've just written the perfect poet's prayer. Pen'd beautifully I might add, kudos Arzel!

[Blue]

Your reviews always elicit laughter, Frieda. :) Thank you.

[Frieda P]

Oh my, did you hear me sing it? Lol ;-)