Pencil Shavings

I gather words from infinity
into a moment where a heightened
sense of failure plays its metronome allegro.
I feel as if the William Tell Overture
is galloping through my brain
and I am standing still among vocabulary
shaving lead from a pencil
too weary to reach the finish line.

©Susie Clevenger 2015


For my play it again I chose A Word with Laurie - Allegro: Eight Lines, One Minute!

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Comments

Sherry Blue Sky said…
Oh, this is very clever.......I feel the same way, only in much less elegant language, LOL.
September 27, 2015 at 7:38 PM
Other Mary said…
You've described new and fresh a feeling I think all writers have had. Well done, Susie.
September 27, 2015 at 7:47 PM
Margaret said…
"standing still among vocabulary" adore that. 60 seconds put to good use!
September 27, 2015 at 8:38 PM
brudberg said…
60 seconds are gone all too quick, you better find the words in time. Love It :-)
September 27, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Kerry O'Connor said…
This has the marvellous feel of a quick capture, while it questions the process.
September 28, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Helen said…
I feel the allegro, the galloping pace of the William Tell! A minute in time put to good use ~~~
September 29, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Hannah said…
I love the mention of the metronome...can feel the beat of this poem...nicely gathered, Susie!
September 30, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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