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Cobwebs and coffee..

Cobwebs and coffee...

If I sit here much longer, I’m sure I’ll stick.
Trying hard to write lyrics, but the words,
don’t come quick.
 
I’m sipping up coffee across from the hall,
the mans brushing water as I get my call,
I pray calm, as my minds in a squall.

They say it’s long distance my heart skips a beat,
I’m trying so hard just to get to my feet.

But the voice it’s friendly,
soon I start to feel good.
And the man now wipes away cobwebs,
it’s smartly done, like only he could.

What price a cobweb to clear,
he'd gently whisper in each ear.
me I’m just not prepared to hear,
clarity the price to pay.

Do spiders live forever,
as legends never die.
While needing inspiration,
one catches my eye.

Seven swings of gallantry,
and Bruce became a king.
If I lived with a cave of spiders,
would I not, be able to sing.

Soon I’m on my own again,
coffee ordered not quite ground.
Cobwebs away and a thinking brain,
words they come slow, but profound.
— Roscoe Lane, Mar 29, 2010

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Region, Country: Scotland, Ayrshire land of Burns.., GBR

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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Roscoe

The title got me, lol, sounds like my house, lol. Anyway, I really felt a lonliness with your words. Writers block can be unblocked by the most unusual distractions, and as I have read, glad it did. Enjoyed the read. Good one. Lyz. XX
Roscoe Lane

Roscoe Lane

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you

Thank you Lyz, i think your house sounds perfect. Regards Roscoe..
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Lmao

I wish, lol. It is not as perfect as your poem, I must say. Looking forward to more. Love Lyz. XX
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pamela

16 years 2 months ago

Dear R., Great Job! I

Dear R., Great Job! I love this one. I've had a great deal of both myself. I especially like the last stanza. P.