Sometimes, You Wait

Thomas W Case



Some poems don't
work.
No amount of
tweaking will
fix it.
You can't finger it until
it comes.

Push the delete
button and
start over.
You write because
you have to.
It's in your cells.

You're a salmon,
swimming up
stream to stay
alive.
You write because
the nuthouse yawns,
and beckons.
It waits.

The cage door is
open, and the
water is
tainted with
mercury.
Fly away, or die.

If the writing
isn't working,
go fishing,
eat a tangerine or
some brussel sprouts.
Be livid
Be silly.
Study the vulva
and the orchid.

Think about what the
color black tastes like, or if
pink whispers or yells.
And write until
the trivialities take
flight from your
life.
In the surrendering,
triumph will come.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 13th, 2024 10:36
  • Comment from author about the poem: Thanks for all the support.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 34
  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments8

  • Lorenz

    Inspired flight !

  • Teddy.15

    Such wisdom, I only ever write when it comes, and most of my work gets edits even after years, love this dear Thomas, good advice, a stroll in the park or a swim in the sea. 🌹

    • Thomas W Case

      Thank you, Teddy, You are wonderful.

    • aDarkerMind

      much to ponder here, and maybe learn from.

      inspirational ?

      in a word....yes;

    • orchidee

      Good write T.
      Now a poem from me (maybe) based on a daft joke - What's green and brown and would kill you if it fell out of a tree and landed on you? A branch? No - a snooker table! heehee.

    • Neville


      its great to see there is someone else around that is not frightened to incorporate a few of my personal favourite things into a post .. Neville

    • Goldfinch60

      So true Thomas, sometimes the words just will not come.

      Andy

    • Tom Dylan

      Really enjoyed this. I could relate to so much, mate. And the last line just nailed it. Good stuff. Cheers, Tom.

    • Introverted Sage

      'In the surrendering,
      triumph will come.'

      Indeed!
      Great write



    To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.