I'm rather loath to write about sloth;
The subject does not inspire me:
To force myself might affect my health
And inevitably tire me.
I'll be late for the send-off date
If I don't compose something soon:
Yes but how can I do it now -
Better wait till this afternoon.
I've thought of reams of clever schemes
And half-written them in my head
But I'm out of stamps and have writers' cramp -
Perhaps I should go back to bed?
Philippa Lawrence, Salisbury
Polly Clark writes: A common feeling among aspiring writers, given an amusing treatment by Philippa.
You can email Polly
on polly.clark@soton-echo.co.uk
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