I’ve Lost My Passion

I’ve lost my passion

I hope only for a while

Words flow less freely

Both mouth and mind are tongue-tied

Which causes me such great pain

Perhaps I need rest

Time to think and gather thoughts

Away from the screen

Putting pen back to paper

Maybe the old ways are best

 

~~ Dominic R. DIFrancesco ~~

 

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51 responses to “I’ve Lost My Passion”

  1. Book Club Mom Avatar

    Breaks are always good!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Indeed they are, thanks my friend.

  2. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    TODAY…IS A SLOW DAY FOR ME….WHY MY NUMBERS TOOK A JUMP, I HAVE NO IDEA! I COULD USE REST AS WELL—GETS TOUGH WITHOUT ENOUGH!!!!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thanks for the re-blog Jonathan, you know that I appreciate it and your ongoing support. I will be back in a bit after I catch my breath. See ya soon my friend. :)

      1. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

        Say hi to “Alcapulco” for me…or wherever you’ll be to get your passion back! :) Far AS I KNOW…we’ll be awaiting!

  3. loricarlson66 Avatar
    loricarlson66

    Moving thoughts, Dom… this happens to me more often that I’d like to admit.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thanks Lori, I really haven’t taken a break in over 2 years and I think I just need a little time, but I will be back.

      1. loricarlson66 Avatar
        loricarlson66

        a break is good sometimes.. let’s you come back with new eyes and a clear mind :) I take mini breaks once a month.. a day or a weekend off… need the recharge.

  4. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

    Sounds like you need a break. Hope you get some much needed R&R.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I really do need a bit of R&R, but I will be back. I may use this time to focus on the novel that I’ve started writing and work on the book of poetry that I’ve also started, but never finished.

      1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

        Enjoy and good luck. Key thing is to relax and let the stress fade away. :)

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        Thanks Charles, I know that you can relate. :)

      3. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

        In that case, take a nap in my honor. ;)

      4. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        I did take a nap as you are aware, but the muse in me is starting to get a bit restless. :)

      5. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

        What is it with muses and interrupting naps? :D

      6. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        Great question…they keep whispering in my head, either that or I’m just going crazy. :)

      7. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

        Aren’t all artists at least a wee bit looney?

      8. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        I suppose they are I guess that’s what makes them unique. :)

  5. williamleeone Avatar

    Doesn’t this happen to everyone? Look around refresh, and step back in! :)

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Oh I will, I just need to step back for a bit and maybe work on some other projects that I have already started but haven’t finished. Thanks William for the encouragement.

  6. Dan Antion Avatar

    We’ll be here.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thanks Dan, I’ll be back in a little while.

  7. warturoadam77p Avatar

    Hope you pull through it soon.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I will be back, I just need to step away for a bit. Thanks my friend.

  8. Sunshine Jansen Avatar
    Sunshine Jansen

    Yes is the answer to that question. I’ve always called it “Away from the Machine”, and it’s always a worthwhile retreat…

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      In the 2+ years I have been writing here on WordPress I really haven’t taken much of a break, but now I think is the time.

  9. Relax Avatar
    Relax

    Perhaps. :-) I’ve wondered the same from time to time.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Well I think this is my time, I just feel that a break is in order. Thank you for your support and I will be back.

      1. Relax Avatar
        Relax

        :-)

  10. Cody McCullough Avatar
    Cody McCullough

    I love the last line. Indeed, sometimes the old ways are best.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Indeed they are I believe. I find that some of my best writing comes when I put pen to paper first.

  11. Kunal Thakore Avatar

    Not a bad idea, Dominic, to give it a rest for a bit. What you express happens to most of us every once in awhile. And then, once again, it’s like THOUGHTS or SHUT UP, YOU ( two of my earlier poems!)…..
    Nice one!

  12. Kunal Thakore Avatar

    … If I can add, come back soon!!!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I will be back my friend, I think I just need a little break to recharge.

  13. OldenGray Avatar

    SO many of us have followed that path! Nicely written!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I know I’m not alone, I just think it’s time to take a little break and giving me time to work on some other projects.

      1. OldenGray Avatar

        That sounds like a brilliant idea! There are so many people who love your work, I for one have enjoyed your viewpoints on life as you hit the core, pretty much every time. We all need to stand back. stand down and learn from those techniques to better stand on our own feet. You will come out refreshed and all your writing will do is improve. Follow your great idea and we will all be there when you return!
        Alan :o)

  14. writersdream9 Avatar

    It will come back. Been through this and for me it seems to be a time of reinspiration, so to speak.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I know that it will come back, I think that I will use this time to work on some projects that I have been wanting to do or complete. I will be back, but I think that I just need so time to recharge.

      1. writersdream9 Avatar

        Bless you, my friend!!

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        Thank you Carol, I am about to return as I’m feeling quite a bit more inspired, I just need a little time. Blessing to you my friend. :)

      3. writersdream9 Avatar

        We all do sometimes!

      4. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        We certainly do, thanks Carol. :)

  15. Tiny Avatar

    I’m sure it’s only taken a short vacation. Muses get tired too…it’ll come back rested and ever more passionate.

  16. Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns Avatar

    Dom, I haven’t been at this for very long. In fact I’m still in the honeymoon phase of my relationship with writing. Luckily I’m a pretty quick study so I’ve learned to embrace the “block”. For me it’s actually nothing more than a breeding ground for thoughts, plans, ideas and more greatness to come!
    By the way I love your blog and your writing style.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Oh I have blocks quite often and generally just write through them. This time I just need to take a couple weeks off to recharge my batteries so to speak. Sorry for the very late reply.

  17. Kate Houck Avatar

    Dom. I feel the same way. I often need to close the computer and start writing in a notebook to connect with deeper feelings. Thank you, as usual, for your sincerity and honesty.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Kate, it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. :)

  18. "A Curious Mind" Avatar
    “A Curious Mind”

    Reblogged this on "A Curious Mind".

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you so much for the kind re-blog my friend, I appreciate it.

      1. "A Curious Mind" Avatar
        “A Curious Mind”

        You’re Very Welcome.. .

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