Nights write

It’s nib was fresh and new
The ink beside it blue
The paper sat there silent
Waiting for a sign
She passed by so many times today
That pen was anxious all day

She finally sat
Her head in her hands
Strands of hair shine in the lamp light

Fountain gazed at her hands so spent


She stared at what
He couldn’t see
Much later yawned and went to bed

He whispered to the paper bare
The sheet nodded in agree
They watched her lying there so bare
That’s the night of all those three

Reviews

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Perfect flow and imagery!
He whispered to the paper bare
Love that line!

[KAREN]

Nice write, and good imagery!

[poetgurl]

love the flow of this write
loved the last stanza, this is wonderful

[tedefroberts]

I like the flow and the images in all your pieces...chose this one as an example. :-)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks 🙏 so much appreciate that I’ll visit soon yours

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Wow, this is amazing! Impressive and the storytelling is just spot on and so relatable. Writers block leaves you there with every word but the right ones, and I appreciate and love how you executed that so well here. The character and personality you give to these objects makes it an even more outstanding piece that so many, but I’m sure mostly writers will understand. Thank you for sharing!

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks so very much I appreciate

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh I would just love to pick your brain and see what you were thinking...
All three relates I believe to you and another and the paper?? Dying to know..
Really like this poem because I love poems that make me think and question.
Hate to pry.. but...Maybe message me if you are willing as I am truly interested julie..
If not that is okay..

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Hi thanks for your intriguing comment
Glad you thought that
But unfortunately it’s just about the own the fountain pen the paper and the writer
Thanks so much

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Ps. Ignore the word own. In my above comment It’s a typo
Early here

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This poem reminded me of a time a few years back where I struggled to get over writer's block. I just couldn't bring myself to write one inspiring word. I felt like a blank dictionary devoid of words. That to me is a writer's nightmare. Wonderful work on this piece Julie.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes that’s how I am at moment
In days gone by pre this covid worldwide I’d write three a day now I’m luck to do one every few weeks
Thanks!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Clever twist to this...I like the idea of the pen being anxious.
by morning, I imagine that paper would have some writing on it.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks
Glad you liked it
I didn’t know there was a twist but yes thanks for that