Tuesday, 10 December 2024

The Poem's Deadline


 

The Poem's Deadline


By Craig Wilson


The smoke clears. I find myself in my bedroom.

It is not unusual. I usually work from my room.

I received a phone call. It turns out that it's a friend.

My friend reminds me that my poem is due soon.

I am in a panic. I hung up. I set up my table and laptop.

I get cracking. I need to finish this poem immediately.

I suffer from severe writer's block. I write anything.

I proofread the poem. I email it. I slump into my chair.

My phone's alarm goes off, and I leave this dream.


The End


The above story is a loose adaptation of a dream I had. If there is anything you would like to ask, feel free to leave a comment, and thank you for reading.

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