by Neva Bodin
With all the tasks to do, writing projects, presents to buy, cards to design and send, foods to make, etc., I wrote this poem as an indicator of what happens to my writer’s mind occasionally, this time of year!
I must write
But Christmas is near
My mind’s a blank
What rhymes with cheer?
I need a word
But Christmas is coming
My mind is numb
What’s that I’m humming?
My wit is dimmed
But Christmas is looming
No words in my story
Why aren’t I fuming?
I see the pine tree
For Christmas is imminent
It sparkles and shines
Can I reach that peppermint?
No story in mind
And Christmas is pending
The fudge is just waiting
Writer’s block never ending?
I feel the joy
Now Christmas is close
Though I can’t write
Should I feel morose?
The story that matters
That Christmas is awesome
That story is written
Should my mind just pause some?
My story will wait
Let Christmas bring peace
My mind can just rest
Can we start the feast?
May you all have a blessed and Merry Christmas with lots of fun, food, and frolic…and presents.
Writing Wranglers and Warriors 
Neva, I have the same problem, but you may have inspired a solution.
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Good to hear! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Abbie.
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Fun muse, Neva! On Monday I concocted a short story to submit to Chicken Soup that I’ll bring to our group meeting this week. I keep getting stalled on certain projects but sail through others — isn’t it interesting to know what moves and motivates us as writers and what other things make us “stuck?” Blessings to your Christmas for you and your family!
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Your story for Chicken Soup was great and just what they are looking for. I’m betting it will be published.
Thanks for the comment and see you the 17th at Wind City and Bishop Home.
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This is great, I love it and I feel the same way.
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This was by me. Cher’ley
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This was by me. Cher’ley
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Thanks Cherley. Hope you enjoy “the feast” and the season and a rest too! Thanks for the comment.
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Thank you for the great words as I work to the novel’s deadline. May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and rest of the year. Doris
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Likewise! Like my wish for a story, sometimes we try too hard this time of year to be merry. Have to remember to just relax, enjoy the reason/season and the feast! Thanks for the comment.
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Cute. Couldn’t stay humbug for long. Had to chuckle. In writing the 26 short stories with a Christmas theme, I found it easier to draw out the stories by studying the photos and paintings that accompany them. But I admit… by the last few I was dragging. I figure I wrote about 30,000 words total.
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You definitely have an agile mind and I can’t imagine you ever getting writer’s bloc! Which some author, I forget who, says doesn’t exist anyway. I get distracted I think. You are really creative. Thanks for the comment.
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Neva,
Your poem reminded me what I was like a child. Starting in mid-December all I was focused on was Christmas.
Thanks for the reminder.
– Stephen
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You are welcome. There is a magic about Christmas, as there should be. Distraction from other things too! Thanks!
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Really enjoyed the post, Neva. Your poem was great! Thanks for sharing with us – Christmas should be a time for giving and celebration of Jesus’ birth. Other things can wait.
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I feel exactly like this right now! I have a 12/31 deadline for a short story and I can’t seem to get motivated. So easy to become distracted this time of year. Happy holidays, Neva!
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I’d love to blame pre- Christmas planning for my lack of writing progress but that would be plain wrong. It will happen …but SLOWLY. Once I clear my mind and find continuous time for it. Early Merry Christmas wishes to you as the days draw closer.
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I loved this. No I haven’t written much since Thanksgiving but I am confident the words will flow when the holidays are over. Thanks for sharing.
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