Chen-ou Liu
Creative Block
Each stalled sentence is a locked chamber; inside it, I learn how to breathe. I pace its narrow corridors until a seam gives way to light—the screen waiting, lit but unreadable.
the cursor
blinks like a trapped pulse
at first light
of another day
I wait for something to break
About the Author
Chen-ou Liu is the author of two award-winning books, and his tanka and haiku have been honored with many awards. To see his work, visit Poetry in the Moment.
Hello,
I like how you’ve captured writer’s block. I can certainly relate to your tanka.