I Am a Struggling Writer

By Abi Roe

I am a struggling writer.

I wonder if my dreams of fantasy will ever exist.

I see evidence of my mindless thoughts in every crumbled paper.

I want the rush of inspiration to find me again.

I am a struggling writer.

I pretend that the block can’t affect me, but it never works.

I feel disheartened that nothing ever gets written.

I worry my gift will fly away on the wings of my train of thought.

I cry . . . okay, well, it’s not that bad, I guess.

I am a struggling writer.

I understand that I’m just over-reacting.

I dream about wonders of my world.

I try to write them down like old times.

I hope writer’s block will soon lose my scent.

I am a struggling writer.