Nothing To See

A Senryu

my pen nib scratches
the surface of a blank page
invisible ink

Reviews

[Soren]

Been there, done that. What a great Haiku very identifiable and tangible. At the same time it is psychological and metaphorical in that so many times choices in life are not clear or apparent and we sit without knowing how to act, frozen in inaction. Great write

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Soren. Pleased you can relate. It happens to all us writers. All the best.

Chris

[M]

Totally relatable. Most times I find it is not the words that go missing, more having something to write about. The ideas are like catching feathers in a strong wind. I am sure that invisible ink will gain some black colour very soon. I enjoyed the senryu, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Makhabat.. With me it’s the opposite. I have the subject but the words won’t play. Such a pain in the backside :) Have a good day.

Chris

[AYVID N]

Dear Chris,
We share this blankness of page....I've been so sick and tired lately and unable to write longer poems....Your words have the magic of brevity and it feels comforting to know I haven't been losing my mind. It just happens sometimes.

[Chris Shaw]

It happens. I wrote this senryu two weeks ago but didn’t post. It was all I could manage. It’s getting a little better. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow Chris you got me for as a writer with great writes this short piece is good because it touch my heart you go girl, thank you for an excellent write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio. I appreciate your supportive review. Have a good day.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Love it thank you for sharing

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of a block.

[Chris Shaw]

Yep, it’s been a block. I hope it starts to ease soon. Thanks John. Have a good Easter.
read moreYep, it’s been a block. I hope it starts to ease soon. Thanks John. Have a good Easter.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Yes the nib
Has it all in its tip
It’s ready then
Kpow !
It’s gone
Never to be seen or heard again

I have weeks where I can’t put my fingers to work
Then I’ll come here write three in less than 45 mins

That muse !!

Well done Chris hope you are well x
Happy Easter

[Chris Shaw]

Happy Easter Julie. Pain in the backside isn’t it? You sit down to pen a poem and nothing happens. Thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so, how do you tell when you are out of invisible ink?

[Chris Shaw]

You sit down with a pen in hand, write the title and then nothing happens. You know what you want to say but it doesn’t come out. Pain in the bum J. It happens. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Yes, I must have purchased my pen at the same store as it has been a struggle of late.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

It’s a pain Winston. I haven’t noticed you struggling my friend. I would say you are a prolific writer. Thanjs fir stopping by.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Struggling is subjective. Struggling to find significance is more apt.

Winston

[FGFRANKLIN]

Should we "move along"? ;) Don't worry, my friend, that fickle muse that turns her back on the poet one day shows up on your doorstep later with baskets full of flowers and fruits. That's just how they operate. I enjoyed your offering.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Fabian. I know it’s temporary, but such a pain in the backside. This was all I could manage for two weeks. I’ve only just posted it:)

Chris

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I hate this battle between will and way. When you have the will, but the mind has its way and nothing is writ. I feel least like myself when I am not writing. Unfortunately, life takes over sometimes and inspiration seems to fly the way of the wind. Luckily, it returns home eventually. Well penned.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Linda. You say it so well. Will and way. It happens. I appreciate you. Have a good day.
read moreThanks Linda. You say it so well. Will and way. It happens. I appreciate you. Have a good day.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Whoa Chris! This is pure magic! I was passing through here and stopped in me tracks when I saw your lovely new senryu. The ink invisible but the poem, not so much. I can read it clearly an' loving it!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello my fav cat. What a lovely surprise. Yep my muse has been misbehaving lately. I’ve been sat there without any inspiration at all. Plenty of blank pages. Now some treats for you

…….. plenty more biscuits 🐟 as well today

Chris