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Writer’s Block Strikes Again

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Writer’s block strikes again

Once more I am left holding my pen

With nothing to say

It’s been like that all day

I tried to force it

But that. didn’t help one bit

Time continues to slip away

But my writers block seems to be here to stay

Now I sit here and sigh

And pray that the end of this torture is nigh

About The Poem:

I sat down with my laptop hoping to write a poem since I generally post a poem or short story on Tuesdays. However, my brain seemed to have other plans. I tried really hard to think of something but I just couldn’t. I couldn’t even come up with a topic or theme to write on. And today was the worst day for this to happen since I was incredibly busy. I was making a huge Korean feast for dinner and spent a lot of the afternoon in the kitchen. Of all days, I really didn’t have time to deal with writer’s block today.

So instead of feeling bad for myself (something the old Pooja would have done) I decided to make the best of the situation. A lot of my writing is about what is happening with me (self-absorbed much?) and so I thought I would just write a little poem about my writer’s block. Is it the greatest poem I’ve ever written? Nope, far from it. But it’s better than nothing!

Have you ever experienced writers block? Let me know in the comments section below because I would absolutely love to hear from you.

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110 responses to “Writer’s Block Strikes Again”

  1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
    Kym Gordon Moore

    Noooooooo Pooja…not again! 🤣😜😂 Girl, I too write something about my writer’s block and I quickly become unblocked! 😊 Love your poem!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yesss, that’s the best way to combat it! Once you start writing you feel so much better 😊

      Reply
      1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
        Kym Gordon Moore

        Oh honey Pooja, I definitely agree with you! 🥰🙏🏼🤗

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          🤗💕

          Reply
  2. headfullofhamsters Avatar
    headfullofhamsters

    Korean feast?! You should write about that, Girl! That takes skill and commitment. I found myself craving bibimbap just the other day, but would never attempt to make it (I can literally screw up toast). The writer’s block was well-earned, and you’ll bounce back in no time! 😉

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Omg I just made bibimbap today since I had some ingredients left! 😯 I made spicy rice cakes, noodles, Korean style spring roles and Seaweed noodle rolls yesterday and everything turned out great. Wish I had documented it for the blog lol. Maybe next time 😅

      Reply
      1. headfullofhamsters Avatar
        headfullofhamsters

        That sounds delicious and amazing! I can’t cook to save my life! 😰

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I used to be like that but I love cooking now lol 😅

          Reply
  3. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    That shows your versatility 🙂
    You used the situation accordingly.

    I never exactly experienced writers block. But sometimes I don’t feel like writing at all. I have ideas and all, I keep on working them. Like rn, I don’t have any plan for next blog post, however I have tons of ideas with me.

    Korean feast? Tell me more about it 😍

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, I think most writers experience not feeling like writing. That’s usually me lol.

      I made a bunch of Korean dishes since I hadn’t had Korean food in ages 😊

      Reply
  4. linnie Avatar
    linnie

    i do get writer’s block. i generally go quiet when it happens. good on you for working through it! nicely done 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I sometimes go quiet as that helps but sometimes I push through and try to write. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I love the post. I don’t get writer’s block, but I don’t write every day under pressure, so that may be why.

    I have been saving fortune cookie fortunes in a jar. My plan is to pick one and write something about it if I get lost for something to post, lol.

    You can have this one: You have plenty of insight. Share it with others. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, that’s a good idea. Thanks for lending me one 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kirsten Curcio Avatar
    Kirsten Curcio

    I take writers block as a sign to rest/refresh my mind. Writing during the block is too stressful, so I ride it out. Let it do its thing. I’ve found the final product turns out better after a break. 😊

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It can definitely be a sign of that. I either take some time off writing or power through and write anyway. Meditation helps a lot with writers block 😊

      Reply
  7. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    ah… a writer’s block poem…. your poem flows so very nicely, Pooja. may we all write like this when we feel blocked 😁

    🤗🤍

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, lol I rarely write with writers block but wanted to try powering through today 🤗💕

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        it worked.. even your writers block inspires 😋😉🤗

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          😅🤗

          Reply
  8. Feets Avatar
    Feets

    I have writer’s block usually when I want to be perfect but I can’t and since that’s hard to conceptualize , I end up procrastinating and get nothing.

    I like what you did. It actually is so interesting that you committed to your schedule. I want to do a good schedule to commit to as well.😁

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I have that problem when I’m working on my novel. I want it to be perfect and I end up overthinking it and procrastinating.
      Yeah, I was like writers block or not I’m writing something lol 😅

      Reply
  9. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
    Shaunelius Sterns

    Nice poem. I have been having writers block off and on for days now. I try to make myself write something, but it doesn’t always work. That’s why when that happens, I read something I have written before to help it subside. I helps sometimes, but sometimes it doesn’t.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True, reading definitely helps get rid of writer’s block in some cases. I generally meditate or relax which helps my brain focus better.

      Reply
      1. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
        Shaunelius Sterns

        I try to meditate in the mornings before I start my day, or at night before I go to sleep.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Meditation is a great tool.

          Reply
  10. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    You tackled the situation very cleverly Pooja.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I sat down and was like I’m writing something no matter what lol.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        That’s the spirit 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

        Reply
  11. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    I find poetry very hard to write when I have writer’s block. Great job writing a poem.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks. I generally just take a break from writing but today I was like I’m writing no matter what lol.

      Reply
      1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
        Vanya Wryter Consulting

        I wish I could do that. If I can’t write, I can’t force it.

        Reply
  12. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    I have not experienced writer’s block. My problem is over sharing!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, I guess you’re at the opposite extreme.

      Reply
  13. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    Writer’s block is terrible and the more you think about it, the worse you feel. I’m glad you turned that situation around and wrote a poem about it.
    What Korean food did you make? I’m Korean and I’m kind of psyching myself up for making kimchee this summer.
    BTW, Pooja, your posts about SEO has helped my blog a lot; I’ve gotten more mindful about tags and it has give me more views. I didn’t really know what it was until I read your posts about it. Thank you!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I made a big batch of kimchi a while back and have been eating that. I always get too lazy to make it very often so I just make huge batches. Last night I make spicy rice cakes, gimmari, ramen, rice balls and spring rolls (technically Vietnamese but I added some ramen noodles in them). Everything turned out great!

      I’m so happy to hear that! Using the right tags makes a big difference and I’m glad you’re seeing more views already.

      Reply
      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
        singlikewildflowers

        That’s fabulous cooking!! Impressive that you made kimchee…that’s a big undertaking.
        All the items you mentioned are ones I like eating too.
        Using the right tags has been helpful and I’m surprised at the increase in views and shares. Thanks again!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I love making kimchi since I can’t buy it at stores where I live. I made radish kimchi this time but my favourite is the green onion one.
          Yeah tags makes a bigger difference than people realise. I’m happy to help!

          Reply
  14. kounselling Avatar
    kounselling

    in this poem I feel you observed your experience exactly as it was in that moment (rather than forcing something different) and that’s what makes this poem so good to me. Because it’s analogous to healing.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and I think that’s absolutely it. And after writing the poem I felt much better.

      Reply
      1. kounselling Avatar
        kounselling

        Glad to hear it, Pooja. I felt it on reading it, that it was so… because it felt authentic

        Reply
  15. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
    Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

    I get many kinds of block, food, housework, shopping, exercise. I hope I never have to add writing to this list!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I hope so too, writer’s block is annoying!

      Reply
      1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
        Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

        And definitely non productive…

        Reply
  16. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    I’ve been on the writer’s block. It has a cul-de-sac off of a circular road that often has broken glass strewn on it. When I try to take a broom from the house on the cul-de-sac and sweep up the glass so that the circular path is usable, everyone comes out of their houses and throws pens at me. My shirt gets full of black ink, and if someone throws an old-fashioned pen with a sharp tip, red blood gushes out from a wound. That’s usually when I drop my wine glass and it shatters and leaves more glass in the road. If the wound is minor, I go back home. If it’s serious, I make a blood red painting on the sidewalk next to the nearest chalk drawing. Usually mine is not as good as the chalk drawing. Because of the glass, ambulances won’t come, so there’s no point crying over spilled wine or people who have their portraits on milk cartons.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Writers block sucks I guess.

      Reply
  17. Manoj Mehra Avatar
    Manoj Mehra

    It happens even more when you have been blogging for a long time because you have written about almost everything and now it seems nothing is remaining to write about. In my opinion, reading helps because you can get new ideas when you read.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Very true, I think eventually you run out of ideas and have to regroup. Reading definitely helps.

      Reply
  18. Maryanne Avatar
    Maryanne

    I love the poem! And writing about yourself isn’t being self-absorbed, it’s sharing! You are so considerate of other people; you read their blogs and you care. That is not being self-absorbed 🙂
    As for writer’s block, I get it for books I’m working on, but never for articles or blogging. If anything I have writer’s overload. I just want to write non-stop, 24/7.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! Haha yes, I like writing about myself it’s like free therapy.
      Lucky you don’t experience that with blogging, I get writer’s block with blogging sometimes and it’s really annoying.

      Reply
  19. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    I always get writers block. Like constantly. I try my best to not worry about it too much. Please never stress me out cause that always leads to writers block lol.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol true, stress makes it worse. For me, I’ve noticed meditation helps a lot. It sort of reboots your brain lol.

      Reply
      1. WellsFiction Avatar
        WellsFiction

        Definitely!

        Reply
  20. Brian, Snarebox Avatar
    Brian, Snarebox

    I don’t write poetry, so I just did a remix. 😅

    Writer’s block strikes again

    Once more I’ve an idle pen

    With nothing to say

    It’s been like that all day

    I tried to force it

    But couldn’t seem to give a shit

    Time continues to slip away

    So I scroll through my library of games to play

    Now I sit here and sigh

    At least the Adderall gets me high

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      One could argue that you do in fact write pretty good poetry 😉

      Reply
      1. Brian, Snarebox Avatar
        Brian, Snarebox

        I had a good template lol

        Reply
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  22. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
    Mark Edward Jabbour

    A trick is: start with one true sentence.
    So advised Papa Hemingway.
    Seems like you kind of did that.😎

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I guess Hemingway was right after all 😅

      Reply
      1. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
        Mark Edward Jabbour

        👍a badass, troubled writer. As most of us are. It’s not easy being creative. Carry on. You’re doing great!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thanks!

          Reply
  23. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Well, you managed to write your way through it. 🙌🏻 Skating might inspire some fresh ideas. 🛼😁

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! I’ve got my skates cleaned and ready so that might just be the best way to have some fun and get some inspiration 😊

      Reply
      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        There you go! 😁

        Reply
  24. Man Kun Avatar
    Man Kun

    oui thanks xoxo
    so creative

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  25. Lokesh Sastya Avatar
    Lokesh Sastya

    Well done, Pooja!👏👏
    Flow should be maintained in life.

    Reply
    1. Lokesh Sastya Avatar
      Lokesh Sastya

      Like, you didn’t stop upto writer’s block. And tried to utilise it some way.

      Reply
      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        Yeah, I wanted to work through it!

        Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
  26. R Carter Avatar
    R Carter

    Thanks for sharing this very relatable poem really great work especially if you couldn’t think of anything to write it certainly didn’t show✍🏾👏🏾

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, really appreciate that 😊

      Reply
  27. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I occasionally get writer’s block and it can be so frustrating, especially if on a deadline (real or imagined 😜). Sometimes, I’ll put down the task and listen to music or read something and that will sometimes shift it. Other times, I could write all day! How was the meal, by the way?

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Listening to music or reading can definitely help with writers block. I get it occasionally and it’s always at a bad time lol.
      The meal was great although my rice ball sort of fell apart but other than that everything was awesome.

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        It always comes at the worst time!
        Glad the meal was a success!

        Reply
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  29. Mthobisi Magagula Avatar
    Mthobisi Magagula

    Oh Pooja , I feel for you and don’t beat yourself to it, these things do occur you know. Writers block happens even to the experienced writers but what you need to do it is to relax and take a break, go for a walk and do a hobby besides blogging that will enable to think and clear your mind.

    This is how I overcome a Writer’s block, either I read more books and other blogger’s work to feel inspired and motivated or I go on a break or as Renard Moreau from Renard’s World would say it, a “Hiatus”. You can conquer this writers block Pooja💯

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, taking break can definitely help. Luckily I’m okay now 😊

      Reply
  30. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Pooja, I can definitely relate! Sit back and relax with a cup of tea or coffee and the words will come easily.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I had some tea and took a walk which really helped clear up the writer’s block!

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        Yay!

        Reply
  31. haoyando Avatar
    haoyando

    Oh, I have writer’s block very often. Right now I am having a block and don’t know what I should write. Probably it is because of the fume, haze, and smoke coming from Canada that is making me sneeze many times an hour. Just kidding. I am only trying to find an excuse for my inability to find anything to write. Or it is because my life is too routine, friends unvaried, mind too absorbed in trivial. Yes, writing about the block is a great way to deal with it. I am also thinking of writing about my relatives, who provide inexhaustible stories of narcissistic nature. Also I can probably complain about something, which I enjoy doing too. LOL. Life is short but complaint can be long.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Don’t worry we all have these blocks. What helps me is taking a walk or meditating.
      Writing something real is also helpful since we don’t have to use our imagination.

      Reply
  32. atarigen72 Avatar
    atarigen72

    Having a self-absorbed blog now to that I can relate. I’m not rubbing off on you am I.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, no I’ve always been self-absorbed haha.

      Reply
  33. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    I’ve had writer’s block before, too, Pooja, and also wrote a poem about it. 🙂 It won’t last forever though, so don’t worry. When it happens to me, I immerse myself in something else, and the writer’s block will soon fade. I love your poem!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it usually goes away after a day or two (thankfully!) so I’m pretty much okay now. Thanks! 😊

      Reply
      1. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
        Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

        That’s great! 🥰

        Reply
  34. Anjali Avatar
    Anjali

    It’s the first time I’m facing writer’s block since I’ve started writing.

    Yes, that’s the reason for no blogs from me for the past few days!

    It’s so annoying that I don’t even want to do anything but keep sleeping like a sloth bear the whole day! 😫

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing this as well and hope you feel more inspired soon! 💕

      Reply
  35. Kayla James Avatar
    Kayla James

    Writer’s block is a killer! I find myself sitting in front of the computer just starring at it. I try scrolling through social media or reading other reviews to give me inspiration.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I know what you mean, that’s what happened to me. I was just sitting there and getting nothing to write. So annoying!

      Reply
  36. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    I love that it didn’t interfere with that awesome meal Pooja and if it did… it will pass and hey you got a great poem.. a win all around! 💗

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it all turned out okay in the end! 😊

      Reply
      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        all’s good that ends well! 💗

        Reply
  37. sentikijamir Avatar
    sentikijamir

    I experience writer’s block all the time. But hey you did such an amazing job by using that as an inspiration for your post, 😉

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aw thanks 😊 Writer’s block sucks but we can’t let it stop us 💪🏽

      Reply
  38. rachelramdhan Avatar
    rachelramdhan

    I’ve experienced writer’s block on multiple occasions. Usually because of life stress. When it happens I will announce that I’m taking a blogging break. However last year it got really bad where I just disappeared without announcing anything. This year it is a struggle to keep the momentum going so some months there’ll be weeks where I post nothing and other months I’m posting every week. It happens to the best of us.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I think most writers experience writers block. Something similar happened to me two years ago and I ended up not blogging for a few months due to really bad writers block.

      Reply
  39. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    I guess the poem worked out perfectly then.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It sure did, I am happy about the inspiration I found from it.

      Reply
  40. Emily Parker | the6parkers Avatar
    Emily Parker | the6parkers

    I have had writers block a lot! It’s the worst. Hope you are “unblocked” soon!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It really is so frustrating! Thanks, I’m okay now 😊

      Reply
  41. CurvyElvie Avatar
    CurvyElvie

    Loved your poem! Yes, I’ve experienced writers block. I see you are handling it well. Keep on being you!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  42. Barney Rubble Avatar
    Barney Rubble

    Maybe just sitting there with the pen can be part of the process. Like waves… stay out in the swell… your wave will come

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and I think so. Just trying to write something is a good start.

      Reply
  43. Aisling Beatha Avatar
    Aisling Beatha

    A beautiful poem

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
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