[PHOTO PROMPT -Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields]
Sir Edward had started fifty different novels seated at his grandfather’s desk and that was where they all remained. Each one tucked away at various stages of incomplete, to be returned to when he finally found the inspiration to do them justice.
His wife had laughed at him.
“Another one? Really my love, I’m starting to think that your desk may be cursed?”
He shrugged her off with a fresh page, tucking away her scorn with the rest of his words.
“It’s a poet’s desk,” warned his father. “You won’t write much but rhyme.”
“Perhaps,” said Sir Edward, “but there’s still plenty to write.”
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Carol J Forrester - Writing and Works 
Ah..the metaphors! Stick to poetry…!
Desk on Disk I think l.6
Typo corrected, thanks for the heads up.
Dear Carol,
“…tucking away her scorn with the rest of his words.” My favorite line in your story. As a novelist, I relate to all those manuscripts set aside for future inspiration. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I’m glad that it struck a chord, I rather liked it myself and it popped up out of nowhere. Thanks for another great prompt.
He sounds like a man who is happy within himself. Nicely done.
Thank you very much.
There is plenty to write, indeed. Great story.
Thanks, I’m glad you think so.
It’s easier to start than to complete.. there’s a reason i prefer poetry
Finding the right end in poetry is still no easy task, but I’ve found it refreshing to return to when I’m stuck or fed up with a novel.
“A poet’s desk”. A lovely concept.I look for a prose writer’s desk; not found one yet.
My current desk and I have a love hate relationship. I find my best ideas occur in the shower but unfortunately that isn’t where my desk and laptop are.
(think your disk may be – do you mean “desk”?) Oh how a writer can relate to this! Nice take on the prompt.
Indeed, I did mean desk. I’ve gone back and changed it, thanks for pointing out the typo.
in my humble opinion, he’s doing ok. after all, how can he finish something he hasn’t even started? the journey to a thousand words begins with a single word.
It does indeed
I have a lot of stories tucked away like that, although most of them are on my hard drive. He should try switching desks and see if it helps.
You should see the lengths I’ve gone to to try and keep the creative juices flowing. You’re right, sometimes a change of scenery is the only thing that’s needed.
there’s always plenty to write… finished, unfinished, or otherwise. Randy
Indeed there is.
Carol, Sir Edward could always write a book of writing prompts. It would probably be a good seller. I enjoyed the touch of humor. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
Thank you very much, and perhaps he could. Us writers always love a good prompt.
I really enjoyed this (and can relate!)
It’s nice to hear people can relate and it’s not just men. 😀
Hey as long as he’s happy that’s what matters 🙂
Wonderfully said. 😀
I really liked this and most things I was going to say have been said already, but I must add my love of your line ‘…tucking away her scorn with the rest of his words’
Nicely done
Dee
Thank you, it’s lovely to see what a positive response this post got. 😀
Perhaps he should call all those starts ‘flash fiction’ and then his wife won’t berate him. Still, he doesn’t seem too unhappy. Nice idea.
Perhaps he should. Though flash fiction still requires an end of sorts. :p
There’s plenty to write indeed. Looks like he is happy and let’s hope he finishes this one 🙂
If not this one then perhaps the next.
Writing a novel would be a nightmare for me. I like the “poet’s desk” and his shrugging her off with a fresh page:) That’s what it takes. I enjoyed this one.
Ellespeth
Thank you Ellepseth.
Our mind is more creative than we think it is..!! Yes, there is always more to write!! 🙂
Always. 😀
A very interesting read.
I enjoyed the well written and versed conversation between wife and husband. There is a “lingering” quality to this that I can’t quite explain — but it is pleasant. 🙂
I’m very happy that you found it pleasent Pat. 😀
Nicely written, and a great little story tucked away right here. Oh yes, the story we must return to, and I like the idea of the cursed desk. Great job, Carol!
Thank you very much Amy. 😀
Such a nice take on the prompt. Sometimes it really helps to ‘mothball’ a novel and come back to it later – can provide some objectivity. Loved ‘tucking away her scorn with the rest of his words’ – inspired.
Dear Carol, I like your story and it’s so true, I have countless stories hanging around and I wonder what to do with them. But someone above had a good idea to combine and bind them for prompts – brilliant! Nan
I think it’s a regular writer issue. 😀