Writers Bane

When late night sleep escapes me,

Many thoughts swirl in my mind,

Is this my genius speaking or

Am I close to the madness line?

I write it all down fast

As the words just flow and flow,

Where did all this come from?

And where will it all go?

Do I share this with the others?

Will they think that I'm too crazed?

Or will they enjoy my little musings

And heap on me their praise?

Why am I driven to the limit,

To burn my midnight oil down.

There seems no reason for it,

Is my mind no longer sound?

I wait until the daylight

To hit the key delete,

Once I decide if my efforts,

Indicate I just need sleep.

(Critque Welcome)

Comments: 7

Kathryn E. May 22, 2007, 7:43am EDT

Heather, this brings so much reality to the creative process. Something like this happened to me the other night, when I was up late writing a fit, most of my articles for the weekk. Will share my own view of this, probably Friday.

Keep the creative juices flowing, girl!

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Spencer T. May 22, 2007, 8:18am EDT

Enjoying your meanderings as a writer. I am so aware of late night creative rushes. Good stuff.

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Heather C. May 22, 2007, 8:22am EDT

Thanks Kathryn, I'm glad you liked it, look forward to seeing your view!!

Thanks Spencer, I appreciate your vote of confidence!

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Jean E. May 22, 2007, 8:29am EDT

It is odd when the feeling hits isn't it? And, it is usually spawned by some big emotional moment in our lives.
Great lil'dilly here Heather - Keep on writing! ~j

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Heather C. May 22, 2007, 1:54pm EDT

Thanks Jean, will do!

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Laurie White May 22, 2007, 9:06pm EDT

Lately, several minutes after I lay down to sleep, words start flowing through my mind. It's maddening because I know I'll never remember them in the morning. I've begun keeping a notebook next to me but I need my sleep! I really liked this Heather and so true!

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Heather C. May 22, 2007, 9:20pm EDT

Thanks Laurie, I sometimes think though those word percolate and come back another time to just flow out. I have this experience with suduko. I do a little and for a few minutes nothing happens. I put the book down. A week later I go back to the puzzle and I can't write the numbers in fast enough. Either my brain grew in a week or I must have worked it out in my subconcious.

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