Under Pressure

Tom Dylan


Notice of absence from Tom Dylan
Sorry if there is a delay in responses. Sometimes life gets in the way. As John Lennon said, life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

I feel the pressures and stresses of life,

of the everyday, money worries, work problems,

continuing car-trouble,

family commitments,

everything seems suddenly so complicated,

life in general.

 

I find myself stressing about everything,

even my writing which was always

the crutch I lean on,

my emergency pull-cord.

Am I writing enough,

as much as I used to,

as much as I should?

 

The words writer’s block bounce

around my head.

Writer’s block.

It sounds like a cocktail in a swanky

city-centre bar.

I’ll have a diet Coke and a writer’s block.

 

Are my poems original?

Am I plagiarising and ripping off everything?

The title of this poem, even that’s the name of a song.

I’ll change it.

Yes, I’ll call it Help!

Oh, hang on a minute…

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  • arqios

    But oh not as repetitious as the song...it's now playing in my head... As for the name of a cocktail drink- brilliant! Here's wishing you well🕊️🙏🏻

    • Tom Dylan

      Thanks a lot, arqios. And sorry for putting that song in your head! 🙂 Thanks a lot for your comments, mate. Really appreciated.

      • arqios

        Not a worry mate. A lot of good memories attached to that song🙏🏻🕊️

      • Thomas W Case

        Powerful work. Love the angst and symbolic nature of the writer's plight.

        • Tom Dylan

          Thanks so much, brother. Really appreciate your comments.

        • sorenbarrett

          Writers block so identifiable to anyone that writes. A fun read that also makes sense. Oh by the way titles are often the hardest part of the poem. Loved it

          • Tom Dylan

            I find that, especially with the short stories I write, either the title is really strong, or the story is strong with a weak title. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comments, as always, Soren.

          • Cheeky Missy

            We've apparently reached the age where the ancient poets opined they missed childhood, and I'm missing my parents and home more than anything nowadays. Delightfully rendered with excellent imagery and a charming, haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing. Me likes.

            • Tom Dylan

              Thanks so much for your comments, Missy. Really appreciated.

            • orchidee

              I'm gonna sing that song. Argh! Put earplugs in. LOL.

              • Tom Dylan

                Haha!! All together now!! 😀

              • Mutley Ravishes

                These days I see writer's block as a time of fermentation, not a block. Is anything truly original? Does it need to be?
                The ending cracked me up! Great write, Tom.

                • Tom Dylan

                  Thanks a lot, Mutley. Really appreciate your comments, mate.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Well these words are fine Tom, just keep writing them.

                  Andy

                  • Tom Dylan

                    Thanks a lot, Andy. Really appreciated. Cheers, Tom.



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