Muse Vs Procrastination

Sitting at the desk, a little distressed, yet ready to write
Word document open, ideas marinating, stomach twisted tight
Marker blinking, page blank, words stirring, muse out of sight

Procrastination taunted, screamed, “You’re a have-not”
Muse vanished, disappeared, reward sought
Attention distracted, unfocused, no story, no plot

Fingers stagnated, slumped on keyboard
Stir-crazed, minutes to hours, idleness abhorred
Mind blank, ego at stake, nothing to record

Muse located, battered and bruised
Roped, kidnapped, verbally abused
Writhing, held hostage, ransom refused

Monitor plinking, eyes strained
Thoughts rotting, head pained
Perseverance crippled, self-doubt reigned

Sharp axe hung overhead, procrastination’s arms locked
Muse shell-shocked, head on writer’s block
Determination interrupted, suggested reprieve, maliciouly mocked

Head in hands, browbeaten, skills unmatched
Computer clicked off, defeated, confidence snatched
Walked away, battle another day, a definite rematch