How many times have you searched and searched for a word you know will fit perfectly, walking away from the computer, finding other things to do, trying social media for inspiration, to find it coming to you when you least expect it?
That elusive word…
You know yourself, there’s always one
A word you know that just won’t come
Maybe a break, a little chat
That’s all I need, I’m sure of that
Logged onto Twitter, I clear my mind
Not really noticing I’m getting behind
Some time later, no progress made
I realise I’ve been waylaid
Back to the text, I stare at the screen
Search for synonyms, there are umpteen
But not that word I so want to find
The one that’s stuck at the back of my mind
Put on a washing, that’s what I’ll do
And perhaps a little tidy too
I head downstairs, head on a cloud
Trying to repeat the text out loud
It must come soon, I know it’s there
Only problem is I don’t know where
Oh well, twelve o’clock, it’s time for food
Chicken in the fridge looks particularly good
I settle down, my lunch before me
Two tasty sandwiches, a cup of tea
I turn on the telly to see what’s new
Then suddenly I stop mid-chew
That’s it, that’s it, the battle’s won
I charge upstairs past a startled son
A perfect fit, the search worthwhile
A good translator goes that extra mile