Don't Force It

Check out my you tube channel where I read poetry from my latest book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydsv-JNhEdU

When I was  
younger,
I had to learn
sit and wait to  
write.  
I  would get
impatient and force it.
If you read it,
you could tell.
Now I’m quite a bit older, and
I quit trying.
Fodder seems to be  
everywhere.
I can write about
the most mundane
things.
Today I’m at the  
library waiting for my
girlfriend to
finish up at the dentist.
She’s getting her  
teeth cleaned.
All my drinking ruined  
my teeth.
When I got them  
pulled a year ago,
there wasn’t a  
good tooth in my head.
I have dentures now, so
I don’t have to  
worry about how much I drink.
I know this isn’t a
very good poem, but
hey,
there she is
all shiny and bright…  
and sober.

Author's Note

Check out my you tube channel where I read poetry from my recent book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, available on Amazon.com

Reviews

[___fyfi___]

learn sit and wait........= that show's a big commitment in this
anyway I enjoyed reading this one.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[mou]

It is beautiful to reveal the weights through some mundane scenarios of life. Love it!
-mou

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate the read and comment.

[John the Baptist]

It's odd the way effort tends to freeze the creative juices. A relaxed attitude of "let it be" will eventually free the muse up. Thus does writing help develop the virtue of patience....eventually.

[Thomas W Case]

I agree. Thank you so much for the read and comment.

[Arundass TP]

Nice poem on life experiences, loved and enjoyed reading 👍

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

[Coyote Poetry]

Waiting, library and drinking. Almost a country song. I do understand the thoughts Thomas. Thank you for sharing the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Thomas W Case]

I appreciate the read and comment.

[Coyote Poetry]

I am listening to your YouTube channel now Thomas. It is amazing.

[Thomas W Case]

I truly appreciate that.

[Coyote Poetry]

I will try to order your book from Amazon shortly Thomas. I am 10 books downs, I need to read.

[Thomas W Case]

Very cool, Thank you so much.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Thomas.