Into the Fire

(Originally posted on October 16, 2012 as "When the author is mute . . . ")

Voice catches.

The pen refuses.

The keys spell letters

disconnected.

Words falter,

lisp, lean,

struggle in the throat,

strangle the sound.

No cadence

story

wit

rhyme.

Mute.

Father, your inspiration is the only voice I know. Speak to me, Holy Spirit. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.