The need to write is with me
what, I just don't know
searching for the discipline
longing for some flow
Ideas dance across my mind
too quickly to be caught
frustration builds with passing time
while digging for a plot
What can I give my readers
what will bring a smile
quips and quotes and prose I seek
along the mental mile
Writers depression settles in
that place I fear to go
eyes drop slowly to the floor
then gaze at my big toe
Ancient protrusion .. ugly illusion
forerunner of naked feet
clip it and paint it however you want
big toe will never be sweet
Let it be said and records be read
though beauty it will not display
big toe inspired one writer
to record something witty today
Always beneath you holding your weight
constantly ready to go
when tumultuous distractions fill your plate
try gazing at your big toe
July 26, 2017