About writing

why, when, and where

Tired of Writing

Not much can be said
that's new anymore
but some words 
can be woven 
new meaning.

I've written so many 
poems about how 
I'm tired,
and tired of writing
about being tired,
over and over again.

How many of these
have been written before?
How many are written
right now?

How many times
can we write 
the same thoughts
while knowing tomorrow
we'll have them again?

And how many people
still want to read them?
Just how tired are they

of repeated tropes,
of similar plots,
of words woven 
much the same way?

Or we find comfort
repeating ourselves?
Reading the same,
writing the same
words again and again.

Reminding us not 
all our thoughts are alone.
That yes, someone else
has sat down in vain
to write the same questions
once more, again.

That they too 
are tired,
and tired of writing
about being tired,
over and over again.

The Spot Where You Write

What do you see 
from the spot where you write?

What sort of scenes
do you keep in your sight?

Me, I have a corner
my chair placed just so

lets me see a wide scope
of both outside and home.

I admire my objects
my decor, my vibes

but I also see sidewalks
and neighbors to spy.

Only so much inspiration
can be pulled from the mind

we have to be sure
to keep active eyes.

I see all the colors
all elements too

and if I look hard enough
I even see you.

It's important for writing
to keep your eyes wide

to make sure that our words
aren't something we hide.

So go place your chair
with care and with thought

be certain you're writing
from some sacred spot.