Top Ten Excuses for Not Writing a Poem (after CNN)

1. While rowing across the river, I got lost in the fog.
2. Someone stole all my daffodils.
3. I had to go audition for American Idol.
4. My ex-husband stole my car.
5. My route to inspiration was shut down by a Presidential motorcade.
6. I have transient amnesia and couldn't remember my muse.
7. I was indicted for securities fraud this morning.
8. The line was too long at Starbucks.
9. I was trying to get my gun back from the police.
10. I didn't have money for gas because all of the pawn shops were closed.