One day my words will dry up,
Like a cheap plastic pen,
Will I proceed to attempt,
To write as I do then?
And will you still find my words,
Marginally pretty,
Comment or give it a like,
Simply out of pity?
Perhaps just as a habit,
I’ll write until I drop,
And no one will be kind enough,
To say it’s time to stop.
Maybe hoping to recreate,
Genius of days before,
Or craving human contact,
Or maybe I’m just bored.
Cranking out a hackneyed thought,
A hamster on a wheel,
And could it really be so far,
From how Mick Jagger feels.
Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth 
I’ve had that exact same thought, Marissa, just the other day about Mick Jagger. How very timely this poem is to me! LOL!!
How funny is that?! Well, I guess you just have to wonder how people do it after all those years!
I gave this a like 😉
Thank you Andrew! Much appreciated!!
Never stop the droll even just for yourself, you keep your mind sharp,the creative juices flowing, it’s always best not to look at the end results better to see it for just what is for yourself, ah advice again oooops
I’ll take all the advice I can get…as long as it’s free!! Thanks Sheldon!
That is a very beautiful response.
Well thank you so much!!
Always my friend, free as the bird in a cage
Reflective. Mind it shows what a coward I am for after the second verse I was a tad concerned about clicking the trusty old ‘like’ button…still here goes!
Ha! Your likes are always appreciated!!
I’ll do another one then!
I wouldn’t worry about it. You have a natural humor story telling style that is really difficult for many writers, let alone trying to turn it into poetry! You are very talented, for this reason your well will always run-over.
Thank you! Hope that is the case!
Wow! Amazing one! Cheers!
I know you’re always there when no one else is! Thank you for the support and encouragement always, Marissa!
Of course…and thank you and you’re welcome!!
I love the Jagger reference, Marissa! The Stones haven’t been quite the same since Mick Taylor left the band. Keep on writing! If the pen dries out, buy another. 😀
I completely agree re the Stones. And as for the rest… a heartfelt thanks Rob!
Huge, Smile
Huge smiles are always welcome!!
I would never say stop. I doubt the words will ever be dry. And even if they were….some people like dry things. It would be a new audience to add to your hordes of word appreciators.
Some people like dry things…priceless!! Thank you Colleen!
😀 You’re welcome!
You have nothing to worry about.
Your words we won’t tire of without a doubt.
Maybe I will tire of them before you do then. Thank you for your kind words Phil!
Sneaky, Marissa! I did not see the slap to the side of old Mick coming. 🙂
Yes, you know honestly just thinking ‘it’s fun now, but how long can I continue this? And then I thought of old mick!!
Hey now if you’re going to make comparisons to Mick Jagger you’re going to have to be sharp. That boy keeps on ticking.
Oh yeah, tell me about it! And this poem was written with the most modest of intentions..I could never actually compete!’
You and me both 🙂
Not only do I wonder how Mick feels. I wonder how they put Keith back together so that he can go out on stage and play so well. On top of this, I’ve wondered how much WD40 it taks to get Paul McCartney moving.
All so true. Yes, how does Keith feel?? All reconstructed and all? I think only robots and cockroaches can answer that question.
Now Marissa — f you ever really do drop or stop, just call out, “start me up” and your Followers will help cuz we don’t like “waiting on a friend” and we “can’t get no satisfaction” without you. I know this probably is not the comment you desire, but “you can’t always get what you want.” 😉 And your poems ARE SUCH FUN FOR ME!!
Steph
Oh Stephanie, you are the best! I know you’ve given me a lot of prompts to work with off of your blogs and in the comments sections of mine, and I really appreciate it. And, as always, you’ve outdone yourself on the rockin’ Rolling Stones word play!
And I agree.
If anyone says ‘it’s time to stop’ just ignore them and write a poem about the experience : )
I like the image you used, whenever I see it (my partner has it as one of many art works that come up on his screen saver) it makes me laugh- such a melodramatic pose! Fits well with your poem.
Thanks! Yes, I always prefer paintings to images and will use them whenever I can. It seems it’s easier to find them without licensing restrictions too. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful poem Marissa!
I think the pen never dries, sometimes it’s only us stopping using it 🙂
That’s true. Well, here’s to pens that never dry up!!
Cheers! 🙂
😆 That Mick Jagger line–too good! I don’t think you have to worry, Marissa. Your pen will never go dry, it’s like you…magic. xo
A magic pen?? You think? Thank you Elizabeth. You are too kind!
When you no longer feel inspired to write your poems, I’m confident your creative spirit will find a way to shine out in another way. In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy your rhyming fun 🙂
You think? Perhaps as a fashion designer? Or maybe another Martha Stewart?? Ha! I only wish I was as talented with my hands as I am with my brain (If I am talented at all, that is.) Nice of you to say in any case!
ha! I’m still trying to figure out what my first talent is … let alone a backup talent 🙂
LOL! How funny! What is Mick, like 114 now? And he still looks awesome!
Yes, he has been pretty well preserved!
Indeed!
First of, I enjoyed what everyone said. Well, I love poetry and have great respect for any poet and the work, so great work and beautiful pen there.
Who cares if no-one likes it anymore. Write for yourself. Who knows, maybe when you are gone, someone will find it an be touched.
Thank you April! Yes, that is true.I don’t know, sometimes I worry if I might not just get sick of myself!!
Okay the end of the poem made me giggle – didn’t see the Mick Jagger reference coming 🙂
Always like to throw in the surprise endings!
I liked the use of Mick Jagger with pens too, lol…though I must say my own cheap pens always tend to explode ink over me–but I am going to leave Mick out of that one!
That’s a good one! Yes, probably best leaving old Mick out!!
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away from your blog. I’m always inspired by your posts (even if you think they’re not your best). You were born to write. That’s just a fact.
Thank you so much Kim! That’s great to hear!
Very poignant thought. I suppose every activity has a point at which people ought to stop but we aren’t likely to know when we are there without the kindness of others. My mom is dealing with her mother right now and she keeps saying stuff to the effect of “Please hit me upside the head if I start acting like this.” I think we all want to know when it’s not working anymore so we don’t make fools of ourselves but we don’t want to be the person telling someone else. 🙂
Yes, pretty much. Well, certainly there is no one telling Mick Jagger it’s time to stop. Most likely because he has such an archive of great material that he will be worth a ton of money for years to come no matter what he does. Not many of use can be so lucky, but I could almost bet that his newer albums don’t sell as well as his older ones.