Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This monostich poem, The Truth Behind Writer's Block, presents that famous first line hated by all reviewers and written by everyone at least once. Instead we would write, Marty farted in the Pope's face to the tune of "I Love a Rainy Night".

 Comment Written 05-May-2018

Comment from Linda Engel

Excellent

I love this. Good one. Now I can say "Not my fault." It's about time some one else took the blame for my lameness. :D (just kidding) Wish is was that simple. My writer's block usually comes from not listening to elements around me. Hey...wait...I have a muse. It's HER fault.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018

Thanks so much, Linda. You got the point AND the light-hearted tone as well. Much appreciated. :))

reply by Linda Engel on 25-Apr-2018

So glad this was your poem. One one.

Comment from Mary Hollingsworth

Excellent

Well I guess you can look at it that way. Afterall its because it is He who gives us the ability to think anyway. Bur sonetimes we have too much going on upstairs in that head sometimes

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Well, sometimes there's NOTHING going on and we need a good excuse or a bad one. Just my version of running out of excuses. A little humour. :))

reply by Mary Hollingsworth on 24-Apr-2018

Ok good honest response

Comment from A. Troutman

Excellent

This is really well done. It captures emotion while telling the reader a whole story in one sentence. The picture is so fitting to the story as well. Great job!

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Ahh, glad you liked it. Thanks so much. :))

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

that is great. the iconic "worst first line EVER" I wonder who wrote that.
I am going to hijack your title and the poem will read like this:

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

It was probably Dickens or someone great. LOL Feel free to use any of this. HA! Thanks so much. :))

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

This is a good entry for the contest. I am not sure I got it. Is the writer blaming God for the writer's block? Write one sentence and then give up. Ok so another angle. God is a convenient excuse. He made the stormy night and that is all there is to it. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Well, it's more like the writer is out of excuses and exasperated. So he's become absurd! Yeah, blaming God. Yep, HE made the stormy night after all. HAHAHA! Love the way you put it. :))

Comment from karenina

Excellent

OH yes! TO me, this is the true measure of a great monostitch...one line that makes fun of itself with brevity and cunning wit! I haven't read one better than this, I can tell you that!


Karenina

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Ahh, so pleased you enjoyed this. You made my day. :))

reply by karenina on 24-Apr-2018

Smetimes dimplicity packs a wollo p!

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the Monostich Poetry writing prompt.
Nicely said, your one verse tells a good story.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Thanks, Sharon. :))

Comment from Sherman541

Excellent

Well that sounds like a perfect explanation to me. The visual is great too. Very simple, but it says to much. I like how you thank God too. Good Luck and Best Wishes in the Contest! Sherman541

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Thanks so much. Kind of a fun form to attempt. :))

reply by Sherman541 on 24-Apr-2018

I am sure it was fun to write and you are so welcome ;)

Comment from Michael Steinert

Excellent

I like this entry for the contest and I am sure it will do well. Its hard to a accomplish what you did in one line. Good Luck!
Thank you and have a great night!
Mike

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018

Thanks, Michael

Appreciate it. I liked your entry as well. Well ... I think it's yours. :))