by Cheryl W.
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December 10, 2005

Wrestling With My Muse

February 24, 2009 10:54 AM EST (Updated: February 26, 2009 12:12 PM EST)
views: 56 | comments: 13

I stare at blank pages;

They call to me

with ancient rhythms

as my Muse

sits on my shoulder,

wearing a jester's hat,

drinking rum

from a tin cup,

teasing me

into believing

he has a few words

of wisdom

to fill my empty pen.

A fickle fellow is he!

Sometimes I want to

hug him tight;

Other days I want

to trade him in

for a bit of eloquence.

Today I just chuckle back at him

as he passes me his bottle of rum.

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Comments: 13

Cheryl W. Feb 24, 2009, 10:55am EST
My Muse woke me this morning at 5:30 with this little poem....:)
Nora Davenport Feb 24, 2009, 11:00am EST
Very nice poem, Cheryl!!!!!
Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 24, 2009, 11:01am EST
...And good that he did - a great result, both funny and moving! :-)

Hugs and blessings - S.
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Feb 24, 2009, 11:04am EST
Glad you posted it--memories of confrontation with my Muse come back. It was 1970--I was a wife and a mother of six, oh--if you want, you can read it here---it's kind of cute and you might relate -

Damon, My Annoying Little Muse

I miss him, I really miss him.
Granny Janny H. Feb 24, 2009, 11:34am EST
Cheryl, this is wonderful and makes me smile. I have a question though. On second reading I wondered who are "they" who call to you from ancient rhythms? The blank pages? Mm....why not? Blank pages do call to be filled.
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Cristina S. Feb 24, 2009, 1:50pm EST
what a good little muse - to wake you up for something nice!
MYKE D. Feb 24, 2009, 2:17pm EST
This is so special. I couldn't help but smile.

Myke
Cheryl W. Feb 24, 2009, 2:37pm EST
Granny...yes. It was the blank pages I speak of who call to me with ancient rhythms....:)
Priscilla P. Feb 24, 2009, 9:52pm EST
Delightful and insightful
Larry H. Feb 24, 2009, 11:53pm EST
nice one thanks for sharing
Sarah (I want points) Feb 25, 2009, 10:44am EST
That's great! Unfortunately, I don't think I even have a muse.
J W. Feb 26, 2009, 5:27am EST
I don't think I have a muse either @ Sarah........lol
Alison H. Feb 27, 2009, 4:48am EST
Hee hee! Nice one.....

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