Composed 1/6/14
Description: In response to today’s Daily Prompt Simply the Best, which asked: “When and where do you do your best thinking?”
For me, my best thinking is actually done when I am WITH people. People — what they do, what they say — kick my thought processes into gear. Oftentimes, it later (or quickly) emerges as a story or poem; other times, it just gives me something to chew on for awhile. Thus the necessity for a notebook or phone to make notes on at any given moment. However, I realize this is also a bad habit, because it often seems like I’m not paying attention…
Please don’t be offended
When I glance away
And carefully note the space above your shoulder
Please don’t be offended
When my eyes cross
And my replies are monotone murmurs
Please don’t be offended
When I whisk out a pen
Or my phone to type
Please don’t be offended
You’ve inspired me
And I focus on things I like
Scraps of Paper 