When I pen a poem, a fragment or phrase (rarely an entire write) will come to me. Today's was

"I sat down to write a poem."

Sometimes, the entire poem will gel; other times, I have to work with it (and sometimes it won't come at all).

Today was a good day. :-) This is the result. It does not necessarily express how I feel about writing. :-) (Although there are times...especially when I read y'all's poetry...JAYS!) LOL

"I WANTED TO"

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
brilliant and educational,
but what I wrote sounded dumb.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
that held great beauty and meaning,
but the words came out ugly.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
that would have touched the face of God,
but my words were not worthy.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
that would forever change the world,
but the words were resistant.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
that would have brought peace to the land,
but my words started a war.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
to clear up any confusion,
but the words got in the way.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
that would forever change the world
but my words were resistant.

I sat down to write a poem.
I wanted to write something
but have forgotten what it was...
the words were not important.

(C) Copy written, 13 March, 2005, by Karla Dorman.