Reflections on the Inability to Convey what you Mean or Maybe Just Writer’s Block

I can’t write a poem.
I can’t write profound things
And twist meanings around
And bury the simplest meanings in words.
Excuse me, conceal uncomplicated terminology with dubious pseudo-poetic
connotations…
Oh, and don’t forget rainbows and butterflies.
I can’t write a poem.
I can’t write similes
Like….

I can’t alliterate arbitrary aphorisms about any little action
I can’t write a poem

Honestly, what’s the point?
No one EVER gets what YOU mean.
It’s like showing someone an inkblot
And expecting them to see exactly what you see.

I’m pretty sure I can’t write a poem.
You have to be smart and know how to use words.
U gots 2 kno how 2 use words N tha right tents
And write complete sentences while making sure not to make them run-ons while using
correct punctuation and grammar so that someone doesn’t point out that your poem is
good but doesn’t utilize the correct English language while still appealing to those
individuals that don’t care about run-on sentences but just want to read a good poem.
Can’t use fragments either.

And you have to use words like “heart, soul, and love” a billion times.

So tell me I’m capable of writing a poem.
Go ahead, I dare you.

By Barry