Bridge the Gap
Thoughts here
Pen there
Bridge the gap
Under cover of covers
Mind unsnuggled and busy already
Journal over on dresser…
Oh, to find courage and brave
the icy sprint in thin flannel
to capture, capsulize this inspiration
Make haste
Bridge the gap
© 2016 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Mama Zen, you are my hero today. I was winnowing files, shrinking the ever-growing pile of laundry… and then, when I logged on to Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, the “Play it again, Toads” prompt brought back a “Words Count” post from you – Twitter, fewer than 140 characters (this is 114). Since I was in an editing mood, this seemed perfect.
Also, it’s worth noting that I had the first stanza in mind just before falling asleep. I grabbed a paper napkin from the nightstand and scribbled with a stubby pencil. Completed the rest just now at my computer! Peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
I can really feel that urgency when you have the words burning in your head.. Many times my words fall upon me when I have no access to paper or anything else to note it on… I just repeat it until I find a computer… Loved how you made this.
Magaly Guerrero
The need to birth words shines brightly in each word. The pauses read like pushes… as the gap is bridged… and the poem is born.
K Niles-Overton
Nicely done, dear girl….Carry on!!!!
angieinspired
I’m usually in an editing mood too. That’s a good idea to whittle something I already have written down to 140 characters. You’re a genius, Amy.
Polly
A familiar feeling 😉
Jim
Nice thoughts, good idea, we all should do that. I sleep with an iPad under the cover, some nights I draft a bit when thoughts, if that’s what you could call mine, come.
Nice to see you back, Amy. It’s hard to keep a good writer down.
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Jim
Oops, meant to say I keep my iPad under ‘my pillow.’ I’d hate to tell and untruth. 🙂
I also meant to put a URL with my name/picture. Sorry.
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Kerry O'Connor
I like your process notes, Amy. Writers know what it means to bridge that gap between thought and writing it down. Thanks.
mybeautfulthings
I keep a notebook by my bed, wish I could bridge the gap with your succinctness. Neat construction here,
Cheers, Sally
writersdream9
I relate a lot to your steps as a writer. I especially like the tinge of panic to get the thoughts down before the run away!
Sherry Blue sky
I love those opening lines, kiddo!
Mama Zen
Aww, Amy, you are too sweet! This is a brilliant poem.
Marie Elena
How creative a capture! Excellent job, Ames!
whimsygizmo
Nothin’ better than napkin poems, Amy. 🙂
kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)
Make haste
Bridge the gap
That’s how it should be these days. We just do it fast and flash fiction is perfect. It may even overcome writer’s block. Rightly so Amelita!
Hank
hedgewitch
So often those words come right after I have snuggled down into the warmth of bed–and I pretend I will remember them till morning. Ha! Like that will ever happen. This is very expressive and involving writing that anyone who has ever struggled with memory and comfort to retrieve a poem can instantly identify with.
ladynimue
I Loved the first pra.
Renee Espriu
Hi Amy! Thought I was at the wrong site for a minute. You’ve re-done it. Good job!
As always your writing is spot on. Hope you are well. Take care. 🙂