Canyons

(“Canyons” explores the struggle of a writer’s when inspiration becomes elusive. One of my processes to overcome Writer’s Block is simply writing about Writer’s Block [that’s jarring], and the other is revisiting old, often incomplete, works in hope that something within me will revive and words will just flow again. Canyons is a product of option one but depicts the latter process. As always, questions, comments, and feedback are welcomed and encouraged. Enjoy!)

Timidly,

I trudge toward the tattered table

and plop down.

The stainless steel seat sends shivers up my spine.

These stacks of unfinished works form a canyon,

and when rummaging through the hoard

in search of inspiration—a voyage ensues.

Descending into a darkened valley of Despair,

Desperation drags me deeper and deeper

until empathy sides with the parent mourning the stillborn.

I, the creator, gaze at each underdeveloped

fetus, my creations.