Word Games

It's not that the words won't come.

It's that they won't stop.

They chase each other around in my head
like kittens around a couch.

I never know when one will pounce

demanding my full attention

only to be nudged aside by another

squirming to take its place.

I see each newborn idea

take its first steps

standing tall

stretching out

reaching wide

gathering others in to join the party.

And there they go around the couch again
inviting me to come and play.