diamond writer's block

by derek garner - Virgo

the well is dry.
this pen has no ink,
it is slave to the sword.
"strike one"
my words haunt me like the
boogieblack
arthritic fingers replace
this mind,
dead to literature.
"ball, no strike two, outside corner"
my four walls a tomb
alabaster prison walls,
marvel at their lack of distinction.
"low and away"
there is plenty of paper,
it snickers in my face,
reminding me violation is rape.
"throw to first"
no guts
no glory
no ideas
no comfort in Writesville,
Mighty Casey has just struck out. 
Birth sign: Virgo
Date created: 2000-10-06 13:27:38
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:42:50
Poem ID: 57851

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