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Written a bit over 7 years ago, never published officially THE EMPTY PAGE The empty page stares back at me. Laughing at me, mocking me, Daring me to try to find the words to fill it up. So I lift up my pen (The metaphorical one) And try to find the words to win the battle. When suddenly, Another opponent enters the battle: The empty mind. Two against one, They make their mutual attack, Stabbing, slashing, Blinding my senses, numbing my soul, In hopes of an easy victory. And yet slowly, but surely, The words begin to appear: Crafted letter by letter, phrase by phrase, I take the battle to them, Asserting my will Upon those that would seek to thwart me. The empty mind is the first to fall As it fills with the words That will bring the destruction to The empty page. And now…the battle is over… And again, I am victorious. But I know they are not conquered, That someday soon, They shall lie in wait, To once again try to silence my soul… 06/17/2014 - Michael Joseph Ratcliffe
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Powerful words that could also come from today. I thank you for that, it might help to better classify my own struggle.
You always have something to write about and the blank paper bears witness.
I've even chosen to write about absolutely nothing a few times at the 'Lot, those can be a bit tricky to write and stay within the guidelines.
This is a great piece ... you write from your heart not from your mind.. beautifully written...i love it.. i could feel every word of it..💟
As a long time writer, I love this. Absolutely. Very nicely done, and very true.
I kinda like it. Depressive but expressive.
... that's why I'm sure your posts are very good. Don't over judge yourself, when it comes to writing you are a great story teller... Thanks for this free writing poem
Oooh 😮😮😮 I love it! ❤️ What a great poem! That's the creator's war. I like most how the way the empty mind make its appear. 😃 I mean, I wasn't expecting that, and it's true, it is not only a empty page, but a lack of will or motivation to create. 😁 Nice! 💪