writing is rewriting, they say

they tell

you in class, creative writing,

or poetry,

fiction

or nonfiction,

that writing is all about

the rewriting.

don't move

on too fast.

crack the whip and

go back, go back.

reword,

restructure, add and

subtract.

but before long you lose

the idea,

the inspiration

you once had.

it all falls flat.