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Blank mind, Empty mind, Lack of creativity, Lack of imagination, One Shot Wednesday, One Stop Poetry, Thoughtless, Thoughtlessness, Unimaginative, Uninspired, Wordless, Writer's block
Image credits: therob70@DeviantArt
Drained
Of the last drop of moisture
Strained
Devoid of any psychic fixture
Constrained
By an invisible boundary
Restrained
By an intangible quandary
Arid
Till my pores ooze dust
Turbid
By the viscosity of disgust
Pallid
By the fading act of clues
Languid
As some fatigued recluse
Such is my mind
When it’s full of vacuum,
Tearing at wordless carcasses
That it attempts to exhume
While hoping to catch a whiff
Of an idea’s faint perfume
Oh dear sweet words,
I beg you to quit your rage
And like gently soaring birds
Sweep into my mind’s cage
I promise to free you in herds
While your depth I try to gauge
*I wanted to write something… anything!! But somehow, nothing seemed to move my thinking fingers… So I figured I should leverage this nothingness… and eventually ended up writing my thought on thoughtlessness and those most dreaded days ruled by lack of imagination/inspiration :).. *
**Posted for the amazing One Shot Wednesday(Week 37)… Check out the wonderful poets/poetry there.. link in, and ENJOY!**
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
Kavita! Love all those words! (Did you read my post today?)
Ooooh…thanks, Eric…
And no, I have not yet reda yours… don’t tell me you’ve written about writer’s block too?!?! 🙂 That would be just too much telepathy!! 🙂
Running to your site now!!
Kind of the opposite of writer’s block, in fact.
But you seem to have overcome yours. 🙂
heheheh… gotcha!! 🙂
And thanks!! 😀
Umm.. LOL ?! 😉
P.S. It’s the one on my Blogger blog, not WordPress.
http://thisisbubbasplace.blogspot.com/
Read it!! And commented too… hehehhehe
Finding thought in emptyness is a magnificent gift, and this proved it! Wonderful words!
Gee…thanks, Paulo… I just HAD to write.. couldn’t allow wordlessness to take over.. 🙂
Glad you liked it… thank you so much for the appreciation…
vivid piece…tearing at the wordless carcass trying to exhume…tight one shot kavita…
That’s what happened within my mind, Brian.. when I was trying to fight writer’s block…grrrr… And then I wrote and wrote about that thoughtless mind itself 🙂
Don’t you worry, B.. I’m all fine now.. and thank you for your kind and thoughtful words..
oh wow, so deep and intelligent a write, actually had to read it twice for it to settle in. Gorgeous and layered Kavita, so glad to have met you on one stop
Oohh.. thanks, Shan.. you are a real darling… I’m honored that you liked this poem, my dear…
And I am very very happy that I met you here at One Stop… whheeww!! Great people…awesome poets!!
(hugs)
Well done, Kavita!
Ohh.. thank you so much, Laura… you are very kind..
This is great.
Weeeee…thanks, Sammie!!! 🙂
xoxo
“Tearing at wordless carcasses
That it attempts to exhume
While hoping to catch a whiff
Of an idea’s faint perfume”
Deep. Melodic too. Excellent write, Kavita
Oh.. thank you so much, Adam… a thoughtless mind can only try to clutch at whatever comes its way.. whheeww.. 🙂
Glad you liked this poem, my friend..
this is the most unusual picture you found – and yeah – some days our mind can feel like it’s full of vacuum… but yours seemed to have filled with poetry…smiles
Gee.. thank you, Claudia… I am glad I was able to write something on nothing .. and even more glad that you liked it..
I used to really hate days when our minds are filled with vacuum.. but thankfully, today I found a way to make use of it 🙂
Lotsa love to you, lovely lady…
You’ve captured the process and the frustration in this. Excellent.
Aah.. thanks, Anthony.. that frustration and annoyance got me going today… I wonder if I should thank it… (confused) :-O
I really like this piece, Kavita, and its on a topic that usually leaves me cold–writing about not being able to write, which few do well. In this one though, you’ve really made your point creatively, using an interesting structure and unusual rhymes, making your frustration into a little victory dance of words. I really like the image of ones pores oozing dust…now that is dried out! Boundary and quandary/vacuum-exhume is really cool, as well. Liked it a lot–can you tell? ;_)
Gosh… Joy, your heartfelt words here said it all, my dear!! 😀 Thanks you so much!!!
I really wanted to punch writer’s block in its face today :)… hence this poem.. Glad it turned out okay, and that you liked it… Yaaaayyyy!! In this battle of no thoughts v/s me, I WON!! 😀
xoxooxoox
The plague of writer’s block, nicely put, Kavita.
It seems as you have overcome yours.
hahahah.. I wanted to overcome it, Pam.. so I thought why not punch it in its face! 😉
Glad you liked this one, my friend.. thank you sooo much!!!
xoxox
Brilliant, kavita! Just brilliant.
Whhhewww…thank you, ds… THANK YOU!!!! 🙂
xoxox
it seems you’ve found a release mechanism…a fine one
Peace, hp
LOL… yea, thank God for alternative measures.. 🙂 The best way to fight a hurdle is jump it… don’t you think, hp? 😉
Glad you liked this one, my friend.. thank you so much…
New talents emerging for Spring, Kavita!
Warm Aloha & Gratitude from Honolulu!
Comfort Spiral
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Awww.. how sweet of you, Cloudia.. thank you… new talents like those released birds 🙂
speechless my dear! amazing!
Ohh… thank you, L.. that “speechless” said it all 🙂
So glad you liked this one, dearie..
xoxoxox
Must agree with Dustus that section of the poem was really hard hitting as you read it…love also the image you paired with the poem.
(blushing).. thanks, Charles… it was a feeling that I experience at times (when my mind goes blank, and when it tried desperately to lung at anything that comes its way).. I hope none of us have to ever experience that feeling .. ever…
Glad you liked the image too.. when I saw it at DeviantArt, I just “felt” that it would be perfect for this poem… thanks for the whole hearted appreciation, my friend.. you are very kind..
Oh my! I loved loved loved the word play, particularly of the first half. What a delight to read over and over. Thank you!
My my my!! Thank you, Sarah… I am delighted that you liked the word play here… and I sincerely hope you don’t have to “experience” it ever…
Lots of love to you…
xoxoxo
You’ve really captured that feeling well!
Glad you think so, Mama Z.. thank you so much…
xoxoxo
I love your poem Kavita. I felt the blow of each word pounding on you, driving you lower and lower until the promise of birds released lifts you up again in the end.
Oh.. thank you, Ann… I am glad you liked this poem so much, my friend.. May the birds in your mind always find the release they need and so deserve…
Lots of love..
xoxox
Nice kavita..an ideas faint perfume….goes deep into the mind….I reallly like that…bkm
Seriously, Barbara… when my mind goes blank, I try to catch the smallest of idea that seems to fly my way.. 🙂 Glad you liked that line in the poem, my friend.. It meant a lot to me too…
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words here., bkm..
Kavita,
Enjoyed the poem!
I also nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. You can pick up the award at the following link : http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/the-versatile-blogger-award/
With warmest regards,
JP
Ohh.. thank you so much, JP!!! Gee.. I am honored, my friend…
Am jumping to the award.. right away!! 😀
xoxox
I’m speechless Kavs, this is so amazing! I love your use of words, and the way it flows, and the last verse especially just jumps out at you. Very profound piece, wonderful poetry! You are truly a very very good poet girl 🙂
(sigh)…and now your comment leaves me speechless, Sonam.. a very humble thank you is all I can think of…
It is my honor and pleasure that you like this poem so much, my dear.. (a gracious bow)
Love you loads, girl!!! And thank you so much for everything…
xoxox
Oh do I know this feeling. I can feel your ‘pain’…the mention of a “vacuum, tearing at wordless carcasses” is so vivid and well written. Each stanza is groping, oozing, reaching out and then “like gently soaring birds” there is a glimpse of hope that words will be born. Thanks for emerging from that vacuum and soaring, free to write. Great stuff Kavita.
Aaahhh.. it’s quite intolerable when the mind goes blank.. isn’t it, Tolbert ? At that moment, you are ready to grip anything you catch sight of… I guess that’s what I was trying to do..
I’m glad you liked this poem, my friend.. my most sincerest thanks for your kind words of understanding and appreciation…
May those birds fly free… 🙂
xoxoxo
Excellent. Wanted to write this poem this week – couldn’t – turbid mind! Wonderful.
hahaha…thanks, Kenneth… Interestingly, my turbid mind was my muse.. whheeww!! I hope it clears soon though.. 🙂
Glad you liked this one, my friend..
xoxo
Wonderful poem expressed so well.
Anita.
Oh.. tank you so much, Anita my friend.. you are very very.. I am honored!
Don’t seem like you’ve got any blocks here dear, the description of the words with rage was brilliant!
hehehe.. it took some stubbornness on my part to write this one, summer gal.. I had gone blank!! whheeww.. but then I decided I GOTTA take this blankness by its horns!! 🙂
Glad you liked it, sweetie… thank you for your kindest words of appreciation, darling..
xoxoox
Absolutely in love with these words! great write…
.lack of inspiration???? I wouldn’t say that….. 🙂
heheheh..thanks, my friend…but trust me, this was an inspired write! I was indeed inspired by the lack of inspiration.. whheewww… I know.. crazy me!
But I am glad you liked it…
xoxoox
Love this. The illustration so right too.
Gee.. thanks, Tigerbrite… glad you enjoyed the pic-poem… DeviantArt ROCKS!! 🙂
Like the title!
an ordinary moment
Thanks, G!
Kavita, I may print this one and display it near my desk. What a creative way to write about lacking creativity. This one is really special.
Oh my gosh, Myrna… I am honored.. flattered… stunned!! Thank you so much, my dearest lady…I am reall happy that you liked this poem so much…
xooxoxo
Dear Kavita
Such is mind full of vacuum. Very powerful words here and great thoughts.. I could feel the truth in it all. thanks for sharing..
ॐ शांति ॐ
Om Shanti Om
May peace be… pray for People of Japan
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Thank you for your kind words, Shashi… I was glad that something came out of my blank mind, and even more happy that you liked it…
Much appreciated, my friend..
What an artful way to tackle writer’s block, Kavita! I love your creativity and your ability to have us all nodding with every line.
Ooohh.. thank you, Belinda!! Your enthusiastic comment really made me feel very nice about this poem.. (many many hugs to you, my dear)
I love the line “tearing at wordless carcasses”! I know this feeling too well. You’ve beat it into submission and made it perform for you! Well done.
Aahhh… I hate those feelings of wordlessness.. so this time, I tried to fight it by USING it!! Glad you appreciate the idea, my dear Lola.. thank you ever so much..
Kavita, I loved this; especially the last verse where it seems you will pay tribute to all the words which elude us if they will only flutter near….soo lovely! I would love to be one of those words!
My dear Heartspell, I just don’t know what to say!! Thanks for the honor, my friend… you will be the loveliest of those birds, I know that for sure!
Thanks for liking this poem and for saying such nice things about it, H… love you loads!!!!
xoxoxo
Kavita Dearest,
This is my story! In verbatim.. I am waiting for the last chapter to unfold.
I now long for celebrations and big ones at that- tasted some soft ones already 🙂
The image is ……… haunting.. I said it!
Hugs n Love
xoxoxoxoxox
May all those chapters unfold before your mind’s eyes, Liv… and may celebrations enter your world like nobody’s business!!
Glaaaaaaaad you liked this one…
Peace and LOTSA hugs to you, special lady!!
xoxoxo
I like how you used the repetitive, one word, rhyming lines. Effective.
Thank you, Vic… I guess there was a point when only those single words were making sense to me…
Glad you liked their usage in this poem, my friend.. thanks for all the appreciation you’ve shown here… means a lot to me!
Hi Kav, wonderful poem. i’m sorry i have been absent. i hope you are well. ~700
Hi 700!! It’s so good to see you here.. it’s been ages! But I am very happy you are back… Yaaaayyyy… Glad you liked this poem too…thank youuuu!!
Yes, I am doing great.. I hope all’s well with you too, my friend…
i love it! beautiful rhyming. 🙂
Ooohh… thank you, Rache dear… you really ARE my queen of rhymes!! 🙂
LOTSA LOVE flying your way!! 🙂
xoxox
This is truly amazing and really speaks to me since I feel the same way. I’m hoping I can find my words once again. “Oh dear sweet words,I beg you to quit your rage And like gently soaring birds.Sweep into my mind’s cage. I promise to free you in herds. While your depth I try to gauge” Is the part that touched me the most.
Oh no!! I too hope you come out of this blank mode soon, Samantha.. (fingers crossed!!)
Glad you liked this poem so much, my dear friend… and thank you (a million times over) for your kind and thoughtful words…
xoxoxox
OMG! I’ve been feeling exactly like for the last several weeks! I just posted a new post about what I was going to do about it, then I came here and read this. Ha! Weird. Anyway, this is a magnificent piece Kavita. Cool how you used a leading word before each stanza. Bravo! XX 🙂
Ooohh..that’s really weird, Tekia!! I guess many of us have been feeling slightly out-of-sorts these past few days.. (sigh)… And I sincerely hope that you get back your thoughts and words AT THE EARLIEST!!
So glad you liked this poem, my dear friend… and thank you so much for your words of appreciation and thoughtfulness here.. it really means a great deal to me, T!!
Lotsa love and best wishes to you…. xooxoxox
woww this is such an amazing write…
the words, the imagery… the power of both… brilliantttt
this is definately one of my fav.
(sigh)…thank you, my dear Raji… I too am surprised how a blank feeling led to this poem.. but I am glad it did… have to fight fire with fire! 🙂
Glad you liked this one so much, sweetie…
Love n Hugs!!!
Rarely is there NOTHING in that pretty little head of yours Kavita!
Great One Shot!
Ooohh.. G-Man, you flatter me… naaah.. flatter sounds duh.. honor sounds most appropriate here… You honor me with your words, my friend!! Thank you ever so much..
xoxo
Kavita! Looks like heres and herds of soaring birds found your brain cage just fine with this poem!!
🙂
xoxo
hahahah… thanks a ton, Jannie!! Glad you think so… I just decided to fight this blankness with WORDS this time.. 🙂
xoxoxo
I meant to say herds and herds, not heres and herds.
xo
hahahah..GOTCHA, sweetie!!
xoxoxo
Stunning! Can you exhume some for me too, lol! Wow truly amazing and fascinating imagery! 🙂 April
Aww..thanks, April… As forthe exhumation, I think I am getting good at it now 😉 Lemme know when you need me to 🙂
Glad you enjoyed this one, lovely lady…
xooxoxox
Abstract and emotionally effective simultaneously. Good work!
Thank you, Steve… very kind of you to say that..
You’re words are always so precious Kavita even in the thought of lacking them you still sound eloquent like a classic song the echoes in a dream that whispers quietly in my ear. Your words take me to that kind of moment. Peace be with you.
P.S. I’m tweeting your blog On @Wickedthump and @2zpoint on Twitter over 3000 people.
Oh my!! Thank you so much, 2z…for tweeting this poem, and for all your kind and appreciative words here… I am truly honored, my friend…
Lots of love and hugs!
perfect mode to fight the writer’s block!
hahaha..thanks, magiceye.. I really appreciate your words here..
I especially liked the last verse!
Also, thanks so much for participating in my latest Limerick-Off. I enjoyed your limerick. 🙂
Thanks a ton, Madeleine… I am glad you liked this poem and my limerick on your blog.. I had fun writing that!! 🙂
xoxo
stunning! i especially love ~
“Oh dear sweet words,
I beg you to quit your rage
And like gently soaring birds
Sweep into my mind’s cage”
Oh…thanks a bunch, Dani…you are so sweet!!
May those birds be set free… ever..
xoxoxo
Oh, my, Kavita, even writer’s block sings when it flows from you pen. This is so well done.
Aww..thank you, Patti.. I just didn’t feel like giving up this time…
Glad you enjoyed my effort.. thanks for the appreciation, my friend.. xoxo
If writer’s block were a person I don’t think he/she’d last very long in this world.
Tearing at wordless carcasses
That it attempts to exhume
While hoping to catch a whiff
Of an idea’s faint perfume
And it looks like Dustus and I were seduced by the same words…but they are amazing.
hahahahha… I take THAT as a compliment, Raven.. thank you!! If writer’s block were indeed a person, they would be ROUTED from the face of this earth… hehehe
Glad you liked this poem (and those lines in particular)… your words here are much appreciated..
Too clever! You managed to say a lot about your wordless state. And I’m sure it’s one to which many of us can relate. I know I can. I especially like these lines:
“Tearing at wordless carcasses
That it attempts to exhume
While hoping to catch a whiff
Of an idea’s faint perfume”
It’s what we do, isn’t it – go back to ideas that have inspired us in the past and see if there’s anything left to ‘eat’ there. Well done!
Really, Violet.. what I said in these lines here, is EXACTLY what I do when I suffer from pangs of “blankness”… Glad you liked those lines so much, my friend..
And I sincerely hope you we don’t have to do this very often.. 🙂
xoxo
I just re-read this and enjoyed it once again.
Ooohh …you are too kind, M.. thank you for re-reading this one! And I am happy that you enjoyed it this time as well!!
xoxoxo
Your writer’s block seems to be cured in a lovely way. Hopefully mine will do the same soon. Cheers!
hahaha.. I HAD to fight it this time, Mark.. else it would kill me!! Grrr.. So thi time, I decided to give it a dose of its own medicine!
Glad you liked this one, my friend.. and thanks for your encouraging words.. I HOPE yours flees too..and soon! 🙂
Best Wishes, M…
xoxo
wonderful, Kavita…i love the “idea’s faint perfume” line…
Aww… thank you so much, Sheila.. so glad you liked the line… I REALLY meant it…
Bravo. Making something from nothing. The poets gift to herself and to us … discovery.
Many memorable lines. Ditto shewriting. Also like the “wordless carcass” … strong and honest.
Aahh.. thank you so much, Jamie… you are far too kind and generous with your words for this poem… and I really appreciate it, my dear friend..
A wonderful piece. Truly brilliant both in concept and execution. Thank you for using my art as an illustration. Your words describe it beautifully.
Wowww!! Thank YOU, Rob… I couldn’t have found a better illustration for my poem…honestly!!
And I am very VERY happy that you liked what I wrote along that truly splendid piece of art! Thanks again!!