My Fickle Muse

I want not someone else’s words
              Though beautiful they are to me
Inspired, yes. I want to feel
         But let my words flow sure and free

My fickle muse awaits his call
               Yet bellows simply do not wake
And patience is now wearing thin
      This rest needs no more time to take

Is confidence the culprit here
                         Has insecurity prevailed  
I’m wishing, hoping fervently
                   My pen to swiftly be regaled
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 10/7/2024 3:26:00 PM
Mike, no matter what the subject, you have a way with words. It's not always easy....I sometimes struggle thinking of what to write...but then something always seems to strike. Good luck and smiles!!!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/8/2024 10:36:00 AM
Thank you Duke!!
Date: 10/6/2024 10:34:00 AM
WE all go through this my friend.. and even though you feel blocked, you wrote a great poem here.. Hope all is well with your otherwise..
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2024 11:26:00 AM
Always so kind with your words you are Silent One, thank you!!!
Date: 10/6/2024 9:07:00 AM
I just hate it when the ink well has dried up and you're left staring at a blank screen. It happens to us all Mike, then she turns up unannounced wondering what your problem is. Tom PS, think mines gone on an around the world cruise lol
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2024 11:25:00 AM
Your ship will be in soon Tom, thank you!!!
Date: 10/6/2024 9:03:00 AM
It has Mike. Your message we all wish my friend. Thank you for posting as always Mike a pleasure to read. Enjoy what's left of the weekend and stay safe out there...
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2024 11:24:00 AM
Michael, thank you so much!!
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