Writer's Block

Writer’s Block

By Brandon Palzkill

Writing is an arduous task,

when the right words are locked away

in the dark corners of my mind,

useless to me; making me useless.

Indeed, I’m nothing, without them;

my writings, meaningless.

How could I hope to pen sonnets of love,

when my impotent words

fail to set your heart aglow?

Could I regale you with epics of war,

when my weak, timid prose

can’t evoke its danger and intensity?

And if I don’t reclaim my words;

rectify my inadequacies,

then what would be the point?

Would I still be worthy

to share my thoughts for you to read,

or should I give up?