I don't know how to complete my article.
I don't know how to complete this story.
I know that I was two versions.
One legnthy, and one short, so don't worry.
I don't know how to start this article.
I've already made a two separate beginnings.
I'm confused on my own formatting.
This self-defeat isn't getting me closer to winning.
I'm tired of writing this article.
I've put in hours of research and typing.
I've had some time to work on it.
Yet, the work has sucked out the joy of overhyping.
I no longer want to write this article.
So, I escape to social media.
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and even here.
Hell, this poem's an escape too.
That's right, escapism comes in all forms from all things.
It's what it do.
I'm tired of typing this article.
I've been tired of it from the beginning.
I wanted to speak my peace and be done.
Yet, my eyes, head, and tongue are now spinning.
I've talked with my friends about this article.
Even with a friendly man at the bookstore too.
He likes the topic and effort behind it,
so it looks like I have to strap on my work shoes.
I'm tired of writing this article.
I have other things I want to write.
Yet, I feel that this is more important.
I have to complete it, to make things right.
I'm tired of writing this article.
So, let's get underway.
I need to power through,
and make the formatting clear as day.
So, I'll go and write my article.
Let's hope it gets posted soon.
Let's go and write this article.
Then do what else I want to do.
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Spot on!!! This totally landed for me. "I'm tired of writing this article. I've put in hours of research and typing. I've had some time to work on it. Yet, the work has sucked out the joy of overhyping. I no longer want to write this article. So, I escape to social media."
Ha, I know this feeling well. You crafted this so nicely; it captures the feelings perfectly. "I don't know how to start this article. I've already made a two separate beginnings. I'm confused on my own formatting. This self-defeat isn't getting me closer to winning." LOL. I feel the same damn way, even if winning is just being able to say it's done and to hit the publish button. I hope you got to finish that article! Which one is it? I want to see.
I feel this way regularly as a member of the press. Thank you for putting the feeling to text with such authenticity and grace. 🙏
This was soooo relatable! I've felt like this wayyyy too many times!
Did you get it written? Doesn't really matter. This one's enough to last me a lifetime, lol.
Ha! Writing mirrors life in so many ways. The grass is always greener on the other side. I am usually more enthusiastic about the project I don't HAVE to do, or the one I am just beginning. Once my enthusiasm wanes, that "fun" project becomes a lot more effort -- and a lot less fun. However, it is that sense of completion that keeps me driving on. This one is the "true article". Well done, my new friend!
Yes. This is about as real and relatable as is gets. Well done!
I felt this so much! Very relatable and heartfelt
Sometimes you just gotta get it done!! You are sooo much closer!! Also, just loved how this could relate to so many things :)
Fantastic!!! Relatable!!! Loved it!!!💖💖💕