The challenge we all face
((you can read this as it is written or read every other stanza and get two poems. The last stanza can be read with both poems, or not)


Looking At A Blank Page

There it is white like always
looking at me with nothing to inspire

if it would only blink
it might prompt me to think

It sits there boldly before me
so self assured, it has nothing to prove

There are no issues in its head
It couldn't care less if its read

I've lobbied it, tried anger
and even given it a pep talk

There's times I've even given it a hug
still, I feel so unplugged

I look at it with one eye
then switch over to the other

I think I need new glasses
that right eye's as slow as molasses

Still the issue at hand is
This dang blank page in my face

My fingers wait to press a key
I just need a thought to set them free

But, there you are smug, square, white, hard thing
it's like trying to get answers from and answering machine





Poetry by Phyllis J. Rhodes
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Written on 2006-09-14 at 04:51

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Emelén The PoetBay support member heart!
oh how I recognize the feeling , but never could I describe it so brilliantly (and) amusing as you do . I read the poem using a different voice for every other stanza , it became a theatrical monologue ! This is very well written text , describing itself .. simply brilliant !
2006-09-16


Amanda K
brilliant and smart.
2006-09-15


wee2souls
loved this write
evry word here
to stare into blankness!!
how it can wrap you around
into a daze:))))))
love this!!!! indeed

hugerama:))
cindymac:)
2006-09-15


Saga
This was very creative piece. Good job!!!
2006-09-14


Rob Graber
Animating the blank page--clever and entertaining!
2006-09-14


Kathy Lockhart
You conquered the page!!!!!! I haven't for 2 days. Is there a poem there.......nah. plht. forget it. :) me
2006-09-14


BlueyedSoul
Oh Phyll....a great little write we all understand.

this should be a challenge! ....why it is a challenge for us all i think

just today i have heard this same thoughts from more than one poet....

must be something in the air!

i got one to add to this!

~Blue
2006-09-14


keith nunes
LOL - most excellently clever and witty and downright great!
2006-09-14