Poem Time
Sit in front of the computer
without writing: 2 hrs.
Stare out the window: 15 min.
Get a second cup of tea: 5 min.
Watch the sun light up the green lichen
on the beech tree: 10 min.
Eye the stack of word cards on the desk,
but don’t turn any over: 5 min.
Go for a walk: 1 hr.
Fix lunch, then wash dishes: 30 min.
Take a nap: 20 min.
Read Ada Limon’s new poetry book: 45 min.
Turn on the computer again: 5 min.
Write poem: 3 min.
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Ah, the life of a poet! Does Ada have another book out?
I love how this list poem shows your orbit in time full circle back to writing your poem—-! Love it!
I too get inspiration from reading poets wor.k especially, people here.
Been there, can relate