The trouble with writing original poetry Is that there are guidelines-- But you have no standards to go by Except those inside your head.
Sometimes you have no inspiration And just stare at empty white. Other times your inspiration Sounds silly once it's typed.
Once you start to write a poem Your brain often shuts down And distractions from the world around you Keep your creativity blocked.
The trouble with writing original poetry Is that there are so many variables. The task that's hard is lining them up And getting them to play nicely with one another.