I Should Be Writing

Story ID:	2916
Written by:	Virginia Allain (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Organization:	none
Story type:	Poem
Location:	Towanda Kansas USA
Year:	2007
Person:	Cindy Ross

I wish I could focus on writing,
As I see others do.
I dream of a book cover featuring my name.
Yet I am distracted by all that must be done.
I used to create words in my pretty writing room
But now I organize a writer's convention,
fill the trailer for a camping weekend,
drive to doctor's appointments,
take the dog to the vet,
mow the lawn,
organize an evening of cards with old friends,
attend my spouse's high school reunion,
pick up the clutter in the living room,
baby-sit the grandkids...
I seem to be filling everyone's needs,
but I'm really avoiding the blank piece of paper on my desk.

(This poem is for my ever-busy sister on her birthday)