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Muse On the Loose

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My muse is on the loose in this blank page At times I search for hours between these lines An open notebook is an open cage And when she leaves she's very hard to find I try arousing her to no avail With doodles in the margin killing time I'll take a break, go out and check the mail But she remains as silent as a mime And yet I know that she will soon return She's staring from this paper now at me I guess you'd think by now that I should learn When inspiration comes then there she'll be She seems to come out when it's late at night And always wakes me up and makes me write original poem by Daniel Turner

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Elissa Quigley

Date: 9/16/2016 10:39:00 AM

This one blew me away. you ar an amazing writer!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 2:26:00 PM

Thank you, Elissa. I am glad you like my little poem. I appreciate your kind words and support.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 9/9/2016 5:15:00 AM

Ha! Perfect - this coming from someone who just skipped going to sleep so as to write on the missing muse. I admire how you're able to speak so clearly in your sonnets. I always feel like I have marbles in my mouth or that I'm stuck somewhere between 1650 and 1950. Well done

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/9/2016 10:24:00 AM

Thank you Phillip. That's quite a compliment from someone I admire. I appreciate your kind comments and am always glad to see you, as you always leave your smile:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2016 10:38:00 PM

I really enjoyed this one, Daniel. Why not for the contest??

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 11:08:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. We've been over that already, remember? I always enjoy your visits and belated happy birthday. Virgos are supposed to be smart and perfectionists, filled with love and good intentions. Sounds like you!

Tom Quigley

Date: 9/6/2016 9:08:00 PM

Awesome! Meter, rhyme, humor, and no doubt, truth!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 9:23:00 PM

thanks Tom. Really great to see you. So glad you dropped by. I appreciate your friendly comments. Always fun to share a smile:)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/6/2016 6:16:00 PM

Very good, Daniel, someone else told me the same thing... I hate to be woken up to a thought....:( Hugs

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 7:17:00 PM

happens to me all of the time. Sure is nice to see you today Mrs Eve. Is it hot enough in Texas for you? It was a hot one here today. I appreciate your time and friendly visits. Drop in anytime:)

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/6/2016 4:01:00 PM

You hit the nail right on the head Daniel with this great write...enjoyed it my friend...and I'm still lost in space...can you throw me an anchor lol...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 5:13:00 PM

Thanks for coming back to earth for a bit Wingman. Your visits are "heavenly". Lol I am glad you liked my little poem:):)

Jolene Cheyney

Date: 9/6/2016 10:33:00 AM

My poems Kitty-cornered Jaguar, Cold-blooded Diabetes, and Mute Speech came about by the following method when my muse decided to evade. I make lists of random words each 10 words long. First Column adjectives second column nouns. Just open the dictionary at random putting your finger down with your eyes closed and selecting the nearest noun or adjective as needed. Then pair of the two columns one adjective and one noun. The randomness of the pairings can do wonders to spark your imagination.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 11:52:00 AM

Unfortunately, prodding my muse makes her very angry. She comes and goes as she pleases. I appreciate the ideas, which I may experiment with and also appreciate the very friendly visits.

Jolene Cheyney
Date: 9/6/2016 10:57:00 AM

At least then, you're not stuck staring at a blank sheet of paper. There's something concrete written on it to start with.

Mike Hauser

Date: 9/6/2016 8:07:00 AM

Love your rhymes my friend!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 9:24:00 AM

Thanks Mike. I feel the same about you my friend.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2016 4:40:00 AM

Well, now that's how our muses work, don't they? So well expressed, Daniel:) A #7 from me:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/6/2016 7:28:00 AM

That's how mine works, unfortunately.Thanks for dropping in Jo. It's always my pleasure.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/5/2016 4:55:00 PM

A finicky girl you have there DT. Does she make you eat a bowl of ice cream too when you wake?

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 5:30:00 PM

Sometimes. Sometimes she makes me eat a sandwich or cereal. She's not really picky late at night. Thanks for dropping by Tim. It's always a pleasure.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/5/2016 4:48:00 PM

Cute one Daniel..I used to wake up in the night with thoughts running around but it is not happening that much anymore..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 5:28:00 PM

Mrs Sara, did you get up and write them down? I always do. Sometimes the next morning I read it and wonder where it came from. I'm so glad you dropped in. The welcome mat is always out:):)

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 9/5/2016 4:42:00 PM

This is Beautiful Buddy, I am feeling what you are saying-----but then I alway do. PS He/She also makes me write

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 5:26:00 PM

Thank you, Jerry for the friendly visit. I have a name for her but i can't say it here. Lol Thanks for leaving a smile:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/5/2016 2:36:00 PM

I love your Sonnet, Daniel! Amazing how you capture what we all feel when our 'muse' goes on the loose! I know about that 'late at night' thing too! Wish you would submit this to the contest...too good not to! Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 3:20:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Sandra. You forget, I read your poem! I appreciate the vote of confidence but I'm going to have to pass. Thank you so much for stopping and leaving a smile:)

John Hamilton

Date: 9/5/2016 12:47:00 PM

Great write Daniel, I find the same thing happens to me, I try to write and then when I'm ready for bed, boom a raging river of words and I have to get up and write. Thought I was the only one.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 3:16:00 PM

Not hardly, John. I think it probably happens to a lot of us. mainly because when we turn out the lights and clear our minds, that's when fresh ideas come out. I appreciate your time and your fun comments.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/5/2016 12:27:00 PM

A 7 for this well-written, entertaining sonnet, Daniel! Canerdy

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thank you Janice. I am grateful for the visit and the high marks:)