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Unlocking Creativity: A Poem Born from the Blank Mind

By 15 November 2020August 1st, 2026No Comments1 min read
A portrait of a Black man with vivid face paint. One eye exudes a bright light.

Unlocking Creativity

A short poem about writer’s block, inspiration and the simple process of turning everyday thoughts into creative ideas.

I want to write a poem.
Bereft of ideas. My mind
an oppressive blank.

But thanks to the poet
I forget his name.
He said –

Take your pen.
Take your paper. Note
10 points of interest.

There you have it.


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