ˈpōs(t)-ˌsckrippt

I’ve been wishing

To write a poem—

“A lovely one”

But I’m not inspired at all

To lay down lines.

So here I am

Speechless,

Motionless—

Pondering deeply,

Hopeful to get a handful of inspiration.

I glanced around,

But darkness welcomed me

I shut my eyes,

Hearing no sound

But a clock’s eternal ticking.

A few seconds left me—

With an empty mind,

Leaving me clueless—

About the thoughts

I ought to write.

Dry’s my mind now

So I shall quit—

To capture time, but

When inspired I’ll be back

To lay down lines.

(As it appeared  in July 30, 2007 issue of  the Philippine Graphic Magazine, by the same author)