Fighting Frustration!

I surfaced this morning itching to write

But Life swept right in and consumed my day

Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.

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They tiptoed back and became dynamite

My mind was exploding, an old cliche…

I surfaced this morning itching to write.

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Futilely, I strove to escape my plight

But my work held Time captive by its sway

Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.

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Creative notions bloomed, seeking daylight

Rhythm and rhyme, a poetic bouquet

I surfaced this morning itching to write.

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The tyranny of the urgent, held tight

Denying all hope of inspired display

Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.

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Imagination burned bright, joined the fight

Could a holiday chase this curse away?

I surfaced this morning itching to write

Alas, all my thoughts scattered and took flight.

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Written for the challenge below and inspired by the common frustration of being time poor and unable to write.