What's The Big Idea?

"That's a brilliant idea!"

I told myself.

I told myself this

Just before I fell asleep,

When I was in the shower,

As I drove across the country

To meet my parents.

Only, guess what?

After I wake up,

After I get dressed,

When I reach my destination,

Yup,

I forget that brilliant idea.

Should I blame this forgetfulness...

On increasing age?

On the lack of paper nearby?

On an exhausted mind?

Lack of motivation?

Other priorities?

Answer motivation.

In the meantime,

I try to fill the idea void

I keep pens and paper near me

I watch mindless TV

For a break

Or read a few books

For inspiration

I converse with like-minded personalities

For validation

Or even the odd ones

For fresh perspectives.

I don't stop trying

To jot the ideas that come by down

Turn them into pieces of writing

Sometimes masterpieces

Sometimes rants and ramblings

Sometimes poems

Sometimes novels

For that is

The daily struggle

Of this writer

All the time,

Everywhere.

What say you?