Idling

Some days like today

I am in a creative drought

No word trickles out 

From my fount of inspiration

Knowing this will not last long

I deal with it gently  

Sitting in front of the window

Staring unfocused

Idling without thoughts

I give my muse a break 

Evade emotional ripples 

Distance myself from the past

Think nothing of the future 

Shy away from happiness 

Keep sadness at bay

I let my mind become wooden 

My heart numb 

Myself temporarily disengaged

From reality

By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States