the blank mind
does not know what to write
everything sounds hollow and empty

the blank page
does dare to be written upon
menacing on the screen

the deadline
does remind of the delivery
coming nearer with every passing day

looking for stars
finding voids

taking a break
working even harder

grasping for straws
touching nothing

trying to concentrate
getting distracted

starting to write
losing focus

delaying to another day
hoping for a better outcome