A Writer’s Lament.

Editor’s Note: Last week, the NYT published an article about procrastination. It reminded me about a humorous post submitted by Angela Rieck some time ago. I put off searching for it until this morning. Perfect! And I didn’t procrastinate too long as I am able to publish a great happy-making read for you all today. However, I had been putting off writing that new post I’ve been thinking about…

A Writer’s Lament.

"I'll be right back."

I’ve paid my bills, talked to my friends, confirmed my travel plans for next year, put in a load of laundry, started the dishwasher, took the dogs out for their morning walk, dusted my coffee table, finished my third cup of tea, took my medicines; this can only mean one thing…I’ve run out of excuses.

So here I sit, staring at an unfinished manuscript that is due in 5 days.  Oh, did I forget to fertilize my orchids?  I’ll be right back.

Back again, staring at that manuscript. Is that the rooster crowing? He needs some food, I’ll be right back.

Oh no, dogs are barking at the pool guy, I’ll be right back.

I need a 4th cup of tea.  Oh look, a lipstick opened in my purse and has smeared everything, need to clean up that mess. I’ll be right back.

Hmmm, I am feeling hungry, could it be? Yep, time for lunch, I’ll be right back.

You know I need a muse, that’s it, that will inspire me, let me find a muse.  My orchids, yes, let me take some pictures of those, they’ll be my muse.  I’ll be right back.

A vision board, that will do it.  I need to put together a vision board, that will inspire me to finish.  I’ll be right back.

It’s 4 p.m., I know I do my best thinking in the morning, so this should probably wait until tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow I’ll be fresh.