Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I cannot seem to write anymore Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Yahtzee[/m] at 8:20 pm on Oct. 9, 2008[quote]Brilliant. 10/10 :D[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Chiefette Posted at 8:19 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 I use to be quite good at writing poetry, but lately, this is the best I can come up with.  I know it's not good, and no, I'm not looking for you to disagree with me, I just want to share anyway. Pollen slowly flutters, from the softly swaying flowers. The rhythm of the wind, seems to breathe out my desires. Gentle beating of my heart seems to set it's pace, As lovely little memories slowly trickle into place. A song breathes within my soul, that only the earth can hear Dew hangs off of a low branch, mocking my last tears The twinkle in your eye shines brighter than the stars A company of roses mend up my broken heart. A pond covered in lily pads, ripples so silently Mesmerizing butterflies drift past, oh so lazily Reminding me of the things that I love the most Sadly, the things my heart shall never  host.

Replies Chiefette Posted at 8:41 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 Thanks, I don't think I can come close to being compared to any of those people, but I get your point.   I use to be able to just write.  It doesn't just come anymore. SilverDragon1Wings Posted at 8:35 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 Oftentimes authors don't like their own work. Many popular, well known authors had great stories sitting in a dust pile on their desk, until one day it was discovered. Stephen King is a good example. I think it was the work Misery that he threw in the garbage, and one day his wife found it, read it, and salvaged the book, telling him to sell it. The Red Hot Chili Peppers is another good example. Anthony Keidis was getting rid of his poem Under The Bridge one day, when their uhm...producer or somebody found it, and had him read it in front of the band. Then the band members started playing instruments to the poem and viola. Anyway....I loved the poem, it had great imagery and flowed very nicely. I find, when it's hard to think up something to write, just ... write. It sound stupid, but it works. Most of my work comes from just random scribblings of silly little emotional poems and stories. So maybe that will help with your inspiration and help you to get motivated about your work. Yahtzee Posted at 8:28 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 a hint of advice theres inspiration around every corner in life. You'll be able to write poetry again trust me :D Chiefette Posted at 8:25 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 Thanks, really and domestic, I feel that way about a few of the lines.  They just don't feel right.  I changed the last line.  I think it works a little better. I do however agree.  I don't know where my inspiration has gone.  I have been working on this poem, revising and such for quite some time now. domesticviolence Posted at 8:21 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 i loved it the only thing is the line that ended with heart just didnt feel right when I said it 4irate Posted at 8:21 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 I actually liked it it gave a good visual image. But maybe your just not inspired anymore.. Yahtzee Posted at 8:20 pm on Oct. 9, 2008 Brilliant. 10/10 :D All 7 previous replies displayed.