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Just Do It
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few things more terrifying
than a blank sheet of paper --
it might as well be a mountain.

pure.  pristine.  unattainable. 

intimidated, i back away.
the Muse isn't having it --
she says, in a voice like thunder,

no poem ever read went unwritten.

and so, facing the impossible,
i scale its heights one word at a time
and write -- 

just do it.

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman (3/22)


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 Reviews of "Just Do It"
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on March 24, 2009
You're absolutely right Karla ... just do it! And, may I add, you do it well.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on March 24, 2009
Superb!
Cryssa

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
The first word is the hardest.
The last never wants to come.
And in between. . . . .
That's yet to be seen.
DWB

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Karla, if I waited until I knew what I was going to write to start, nothing would be posted on my site. I learned long ago to trust my muse to rescue me when I have no idea what to do with the blank paper.

Good write,

Bobbi

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
I think we all get writers block at times , but the muse comes from with in to save us. You are right to say,,,"JUST DO IT!".......M

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Karla,
Conviction and strength and the urge to go on...all so well conveyed.
John

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Beautiful image -
like Christ getting prepared to
take center stage on this rotting planet.
"no poem ever read went unwritten." NICE!
This is almost Zen-like in its simple truth. And I agree with Jude below!
Blessings sis ...

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Karla...you did it!
And the photo is amazing!

Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Keep on Karla, one word at a time. Your poetry is wonderful.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Good advise and philosophy for many of lifes challenges...
peace and love, Carole~

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
and conversely Karla, there are few more intriguing, more enticing things, than a blank sheet of paper -- the opportunities for creativity are boundless - great poem and thoughts -- peace and love-- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Hey, all mountains can be climbed my friend. Never quit trying. Nice work. God bless.

Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Hi Karla, Another timely piece of inspiration, or should I say a kick in the butt, for me... Well written, too.... just keep doing it...

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
And you do it soooooooo well!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
You are so right Karla, some of the best poems and stories I ever wrote were written with no prior thought or planning...just letting the words flow where they wanted to go.

Fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
Just Do It - a wonderful philosophy!

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 23, 2009
When confronted with a blank page, I take a pen and make an X from corners to corner, then, it isn't pristine nor unattainable and like any other page...half filled with an intention, so, my Muse are prodded to inspire a poem or whatever is in her cotton picking mind! LOL

Georg


Reviewed on March 23, 2009

Yes Karla, Just Write! You do it so well. Great photo too!

Cynthia

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Well that fantastic photo sure needed a write to keep it company and you did it!;-) Kudo's!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
and write well you do
just keep that pen a writing
Love that morning sunrise
with its rays of hope excellent picture
Love & peace be with you

William


Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
i find a blank piece of paper enticing what i "fear" is the arrangement of the words i place upon it ;)

Reviewed on March 22, 2009
I so like this along with the photograph.

Heartfully true too.

Blessings,
Gwendolyn


Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Powerfully engaging and so wise, along with a photograph to die for....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on March 22, 2009
KARLA - BY GEORGE SHE'S GOT IT!

Sometimes, when the Muse is asleep, or on vacation, it becomes necessary to stand on our own two feet, and stand alone. And when this happens, we sometimes don't produce the caliber of wondrous creativity that we want.

But, guess what - it's OK - later, when the Muse returns, that which was captured on that blank page can then be massaged - edited - improved maybe? Some call them Re-Writes.

Just do It! tom.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
AND how WELL you do dood it...ed

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Excellent, Karla. How does it feel up there atop the mountain?

-gene.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
"Just do it"..love this,,,and we can do it..great words of inspiration!

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
good advice for just about anything!

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Appears to me that you are climbing those mountains exceptionally well! Awesome message as well. hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed on March 22, 2009
I am staring at this blank canvass, and then read Sandy May's answer, yes you paint well, now I have to get going, this sure helped thanks! Blessings! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Boy, I can sure relate to that! That's great Karla.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Thats all we can do, and you did it, and did it well, keep these coming
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
You did it. Bravo, J'nia

Reviewed on March 22, 2009
Just. Do. It. And you did, in spades! Beautiful! BRAVA~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twink, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on March 22, 2009
...and you can always paint a picture with your words. Well-done, Karla!!!

Sandie Angel :o)


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