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Empty pages
my own lack of thought
the mind draws a blank
two feet and one sock.

A few pleasurable words
some enlightening view
or some new little rhyme
so sexy it schmoooz...

But it's white
the bright glare of the page
I pick up my pen
but it won't go away.

And I'm restless
my mind awkwardly strays
half thoughts, one sock,
my own little maze.
— themoonman, Apr 29, 2008

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Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

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DarkinAZ

18 years 1 month ago

MOONMAN!

very creative for being stumped. Did you check the washer? ...(missing sock) Have a great day, Mark
Frost Smith

Frost Smith

18 years 1 month ago

themoonman...

Now there's a poem about writers block; my hats off to you, seems that we are under the same moon today. Frost
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purplemoondoll

18 years 1 month ago

This has to be the most

This has to be the most descriptive and creative poem about writer's block I ever read. Great work moonman. Brilliant. Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

18 years 1 month ago

Richard

Very imaginative poem about a nasty subject. To me writer's block is a dirty word, lol. Great job! Always, Cat
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

18 years 1 month ago

It's been proven...

See?! Yet another proven case that the sock gnomes and the underwear gnomes are in cahoots. Great theme, and it's something that can be appreciated by everyone (the writer's block and socks!) Just one stanza might need a little tiny bit of work: "A few pleasurable words, some enlightening view, or some new little rhyme so sexy it schmoooz…" For me just didn't have a nice even flow - something was hanging it up a little bit, and I can't quite put my finger on exactly what. Still and all, good job Richard! ~Lynn (Dwarfie) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "Bush is listening.... use big words!" ~ "Your inferiority complex is better than mine..."
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orgami

18 years 1 month ago

sock bloc

i enjoy your style of poetry more and more as i read you through the days a wonderful poem O
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Paul Kloschinsky

18 years 1 month ago

Muse

Nice piece on writer's block and mundane everyday stuff. Hope you get two socks and blessings from the Muse. Paul
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Amaranthine

18 years 1 month ago

two feet and one sock - I

two feet and one sock - I can picture you there - pondering over the poem or lack there of - I think most of us have been in a similar state. good show!
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 1 month ago

White Paper

Great write Moon! Like the comparision~two feet, one sock! Thanks for sharing
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Alobar

18 years 1 month ago

Ah thank you Moon, for

Ah thank you Moon, for giving me a happy little smile before I turn in for the night. I have no critique, for none is required, I can mail you some socks though, if that'll help. Fun write. Alobar (Just my two cents, spend them on gum if you wish.)
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 1 month ago

Wow..

I miss a couple of days here and the site is so filled with new poets and poems..thanks for the comments to all.. It is very much appreciated to each one of you.. I am still looking for the other sock.. Richard
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barbsdad2003

18 years 1 month ago

It just now occurs to me ...

that there might be a benefit to having only one foot. (See what the sock gnomes do with that!) Thanx, Chuck PS: On the other hand (or foot), there's the yardstick ... with three feet. Evidently one to spare for something or other.
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poewriter58

18 years 1 month ago

Richard

I go away for a couple of days and you write an amazing poem only one problem second stanza last line I see what you mean but( and there always is one your word usage is choppy only an opinion all in all nice job on this one love the line two feet one sock good imagery there Chrys
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GreenBean

17 years 11 months ago

Bet it’s argyle. They

Bet it's argyle. They never fit right anyway. Wear sandals and free those toes, when they see light, anything goes!!! Heheheh Great write, Richard. Enjoyed it thoroughly! GB-Kim