3.30

Upon losing inspiration:

When it doesn't hit you the first time, it seems okay. It comes back after a few minutes. You'll remember everything in due time. Don't worry.

When it hits you the second time, it lingers. Maybe you can't even write that whole day.

When it hits you the third time, you get nervous. Maybe you've lost your spark. Maybe you've run out of things you care to write about.

When it doesn't hit the fourth time, you know why. You don't even edge up to the chasm to see whether or not it will appear; you just assume that it's gone for good.

What you don't know can't help you.