My contribution to this months Visual Verse challenge is, I think, an example of how uninspired my writing has been lately, but still I share…….I am truly not being self deprecating or looking for objections to my claim. Sometimes you just know when things aren’t coming together, and I am simply in one of those stages. This to shall pass. On that note……makes you really want to read it, doesn’t it!!
If you would like, you can read it here.
Stories From the Edge of Blindness 
November 14, 2018 at 6:18 am
Now this is funny. I didn’t mean the poem though….
You’re the worst agent ever.
I wrote sth bad. In case you’re a sadist, knock youself out. Oh dear, oh dear…
November 14, 2018 at 6:29 am
Hahaha…..yes, absolutely the worst agent ever! I should probably keep the bad stuff hidden, but I guess posting the stuff that isn’t as polished or inspired, shows the struggles that often don’t get shown. You see, even this comment….I am bumbling all over the place.
November 14, 2018 at 6:55 am
Absolutely. Not everything can be brilliant. We’re sometimes very happy for writing sth good, then there are times when we’re less inspired. So fucking what?! Nb’s laughing, trust me. It’s all practice anyway.
November 14, 2018 at 6:59 am
I love this! It’s all practice……
November 14, 2018 at 7:07 am
In the meantime, till inspiration hits us with a hammer, we can always read sb else’s brilliance.
November 14, 2018 at 7:17 am
Always the best medicine! You should check out Marissa Glover and Steve Denehan – they are both crazy good!!!!!! You can find them on Twitter.
November 14, 2018 at 7:19 am
I will. Thanks. Whenever I miss sth, you’re there to nudge me.
November 14, 2018 at 7:28 am
I will never tire of the ways in which we inspire and learn from each other, Gorgeous Lady!!!!!
November 14, 2018 at 9:49 am
Inspiration’s always lurking. Just because you can’t see it at the moment, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Hugs.
November 14, 2018 at 6:23 am
i think it’s gorgeous
November 14, 2018 at 6:31 am
You are Gorgeous, my friend! And kind and lovely as ever! Thank you! Inspired or not, I will keep writing and posting, but I am also making blankets, getting out of the writing space, getting distance from some difficult stuff I was writing about last month. Crazy right…..the blind lady makes blankets!!!!
November 14, 2018 at 7:03 am
Of course, lol
Morning dear friend!
November 14, 2018 at 7:18 am
xoxoxo
November 14, 2018 at 7:31 am
Pff…I read it despite all of your warnings. Um, amazing. The end.
PS…I haven’t strung a sentence together in months. I am wondering if I should go get a check up to see if I am actually…empty inside. *blink* OMG, I just had a thought. What if I am a robot and have been reprogrammed?! WHAT IF I AM ALL OF A SUDDEN GOOD AT MATH? Holy shit, Susan. HELP ME!! *concerned stare*
November 14, 2018 at 7:37 am
You are not a robot and you will never speak math……have no fear. I am working on a post about just this thing, this whole writing practice thing. We are allowed to have non writing times and you are the furthest thing from empty inside. And, thank you for your kind words……even if my half hearted attempt at this poem doesn’t deserve them. I find it all amusing really! Love you lady!!!!!
November 14, 2018 at 7:32 am
Girlfriend, I couldn’t agree more with Bojana’s first comment. 😂🤣
You are brilliant on your worst day. Damn, you’ll write better dead than many will do in three lifetimes 😂
November 14, 2018 at 7:40 am
Oh my sister, you totally know how to make a girl feel better about feeling so uninspired! Thank you!!!! I definitely need to find a new agent, cause I am just not cutting it.
November 14, 2018 at 7:43 am
😂 Hire Fedora Queen! She’s a fierce Capricorn that doesn’t swear as much as me.
November 14, 2018 at 8:56 am
You simply.. can not..write anything short of plain brilliance Susan! It’s your gift! It’s your amazing wonderful power! Playing with words, imagery, our feelings and yours…Commanding us to stand in ..awe
I also love love that you make blankets! I’m going back to trying knitting again after this crazy week ends! Signed: The World’s Worse Knitter! Xo
November 14, 2018 at 11:04 am
Thank you so much, Kat!!! You are so lovely and good!! I crochet and trust me, I am no expert. I can only make things that are either square or rectangular. But, it is super relaxing.
November 14, 2018 at 9:12 am
Personal perception oftens clashes with what others might think. We are rarely satisfied with what we write (which is not a bad thing) but if someone else gets something from it then does that necessarily matter?
Personally I quite like this!
November 14, 2018 at 11:05 am
Thank you, Chris. And I know you are so right. What I love about art is that it is subjective. I needed a bit of setting right, so thank you for that!
November 14, 2018 at 2:54 pm
Glad to be of service! 😉
November 14, 2018 at 9:38 am
This is a great piece.
November 14, 2018 at 11:07 am
Thank you my friend. I have been feeling very little inspiration lately apart from the burst I got after reading your poem, but it is good to know that my not feeling it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s rubbish.
November 14, 2018 at 6:33 pm
I think it’s just part of the condition, that we frequently feel our work isn’t good enough.
November 14, 2018 at 11:54 am
Well, if that’s uninspired then…wow!! I can’t tell. That piece hits me in the gut. Beautiful, Susan.
November 14, 2018 at 12:44 pm
Thank you so much, Angela!!! I am glad I could reciprocate. You know your work does the same to me.
November 14, 2018 at 12:46 pm
You’re so welcome. I look forward to your words! Thank you for saying so. 💜
November 14, 2018 at 3:51 pm
If this is you uninspired, I want to see what you can do when you’re the full-out ferocious poet I think you are. But I do understand when the work isn’t what you want it to be. It’s there, just not quite what you want. But its there.
November 14, 2018 at 4:02 pm
You are so amazing, Steven!!!! Thank you! I think I am feeling like I need to take some more risks, like you did with your post today; it had a really different flavor. I need to get out of the mouth and throat and eyes.
November 14, 2018 at 5:14 pm
I think it’s like the old saying, ‘dance like no one’s watching.’ You should write whatever and however you want. It’s yours and it belongs to you. Whether or not you share it is up to you. I think it’s writing at its core, and it’s hard, but it can also be amazing. Listen to that inner voice, it’s probably going to be loud. 🙂
November 17, 2018 at 11:24 am
Such a tease. 🙂
Of course I’m going to read your work.
November 17, 2018 at 1:49 pm
At your own risk, my friend! Hahaha!!! Thank you for always being wonderful!!!!
November 17, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Flattery will buy you lunch. My treat in the future. 🙂
November 17, 2018 at 3:47 pm
I will hold you to it!!!!
November 23, 2018 at 4:17 pm
Beautiful poetry Susan. It reflects.your.sadness 😢
November 25, 2018 at 6:18 am
Thank you, Walt!
November 25, 2018 at 6:37 am
You’re welcome ☺