Painted Word Primer

Painted Word Primer

Writer's Block Tick Tock

A poem about writer's block.

Aaron Ozni's avatar
Aaron Ozni
Jan 21, 2025
∙ Paid
Photo credit: Marta Nogueria

Tick tick tock tock goes the clock. 
Sitting here with severe writer’s block. 
Words are frozen solid like a rock. 
Oh to be set free from this crippling written headlock. 


Staring into space looking for just a few words. 
Poetic flow has gone, but still singing are the birds. 
Looking out of the window pacing are the fa…
User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Aaron Ozni.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Aaron Ozni · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture