A Typical Routine

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 03 Feb 2019
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My literary efforts
are part of a ritual;
I switch on the PC
every day, as usual.

I open a document,
blank to start with,
and start composing
like any wordsmith.

I think of a subject 
that I'd like to explore,
of appropriate imagery
and the right metaphor.

I would like to write
something exclusive
but I've writers' block:
the Muse is elusive,

I desist from creating
and make myself coffee;
something tells me
I can't write for toffee.

A rush of adrenaline
was what was required;
I feel much refreshed
and once again inspired.

My routine is repetitive
and like Groundhog Day
I shall doubt my ability
tomorrow as today.

© Luigi Pagano 2019

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Comments

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

I admire those with a writerly routine, this the sort of ritual I need to embrace.  Don’t doubt your ability!

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Nice hearing from you PS and thanks for your sound advice. I suppose that most writers go through a phase of self-doubt but that eventually they overcome their diffidence.

Luigi x

P.S. Cherries welcome, as always. Much appreciated.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Love the rhythm and rhyme in this poem Luigi.

Definitely one all writers can relate to.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It is a common factor that sometimes hinders our progress, Jenny, but with perseverance we can clear that obstacle.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Interesting take on the IP, Luigi. Blank sheets or screens would tend to blank my mind I think!

I'm much more likely to think of something I'd like to capture or work on when I'm trying to cook or clean up, and have to grab a scrap of paper, scribble a few minutes and shove it into a pocket to look at more later!

And then find the idea is there but its expression sounds a mess or doggerel, but later looking at it afresh am glad that I had captured the thoughts, and may find a way to express them better! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Rhiannon,
all writers have their own method to achieve their aim. A blank page on the screen doesn't deter me. On the contrary it is a challenge for me to write something. It might be something silly at first which may develop into something more substantial later on or I come up with an inspired idea right away. It is just a question of getting into a regular routine with which one is comfortable.
Given your excellent contributions your method obviously works for you.

Luigi x