DARKNESS

DARKNESS

It was a dark and stormy night
When I sat down to write;
The lights flickered but still
I have to write, I know I will

Probably not please everyone
Here on earth or under the sun;
But it doesn't matter much to me,
I just like to write, you see.

Not a star in my sky tonight
The winds are cold, I shiver quite
Uncontrollably as I look in
To see my mailbox full - again.

Now I wonder sometimes just why
You let a star or two slip by;
But say "well done" or a "good write"
Then leave me in the dark tonight.

There is no mention of a cure
To make my writing doubly pure!
What can I do, but second guess
Why my stars are getting less..

Encouragement is not found,
I throw my poor mouse down!
Give up the ghosts that try
To inspire me, I wonder why!

I make a sad determination:
My writing skills may face damnation!
So lights out for me for awhile
Darkness comes, I cannot smile.