A Muse On the Loose

A muse on the loose. Oh, where might she go?

Special moments in life that made my heart glow

she visits with sentimentality -

to gild cherished memories of family.


Through scenes of a novel or some picture show -

a muse on the loose. Oh, where might she go?

Moved by great drama or by tragedy,

she sprinkles a flavor of melancholy.


To mountains or flowered fields or to the sea,

she's ready to gather the majesty

of nature around her! From beaches to snow -

a muse on the loose. Oh, where might she go?


From daily events of simplicity

to things unexpected that happen to me,

she gleans inspiration, then the poems flow.

A muse on the loose. Oh, where might she go?


Written Sept.8, 2016 for the Contest of John Lawless: 
Muse on the Loose

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 3/24/2020 2:36:00 PM
Great questions of possibility and wonder my friend. We never know when inspiration will knock us on our backsides with a wonderful poem. Wonderful write! Congratulations.
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Date: 3/24/2020 12:43:00 PM
Quite fabulous write, Andrea:-) I had a fun read. Congratulations on your HM win!
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Date: 9/18/2016 11:29:00 PM
Your muse is so inspiring. Love this.
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Date: 9/15/2016 10:34:00 AM
Please send her my way Andrea, and a little time to go along with her.
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Date: 9/12/2016 10:14:00 PM
I can't believe this beauty didn't make the winning list Andrea. I really loved it. I was trying to figure out what form it was with your repeating lines. Impressive use of them. At any rate it's wonderfully written. ; ) 7
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Date: 9/13/2016 12:27:00 PM
thanks for saying so, Connie. I worked hard on it. it's one of my favorite forms: quatern.
Date: 9/11/2016 5:45:00 AM
Very thoughtful...Enjoyed it. Sunita
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Date: 9/11/2016 2:56:00 AM
Almost like a twin....the "other" who rules the roost. So well described Andrea. Best of luck.
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Date: 9/10/2016 7:34:00 PM
This could describe so many wonderful poet friends that we have encountered along the old Soup trail !! Love it !!
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Date: 9/10/2016 6:17:00 AM
AD, Going to Spiritual Conference this morning at 0900. Will be thinking of Poetry Soup and how much it has meant to my spirit. Jim Horn
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Date: 9/10/2016 1:25:00 AM
A glorious pen and bonus points for busting out a 6 syllable word early (yes I stopped and counted on my fingers). Good luck in the contest, this reads like a very high finish to me
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Date: 9/9/2016 10:18:00 PM
A lovely take on the theme....Good luck in the contest Andrea...
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Date: 9/9/2016 7:43:00 PM
The muse can be an unpredictable friend! One must heed his siren call if one wishes to create meaningful art! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 9/9/2016 11:38:00 AM
A muse on the loose - have you tried automatic writing? This is when the muse goes absolutely ape. Could I borrow your muse for a while. Maybe then someone would read my stuff. Love, Dave
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Date: 9/9/2016 11:12:00 AM
I love when my muse goes on great adventures. This is lovely Andrea
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Date: 9/9/2016 10:50:00 AM
Am I the only one that didn't take "Muse on the Loose" literally? A lonely group of one? Regardless of that, I enjoyed the skippety-do-da feel of your clever write and the exact truths of where all our muses do, indeed, go ... CayCay
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Date: 9/9/2016 10:18:00 AM
A nice take on the Muse on the loose ... Interesting ....
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Date: 9/9/2016 5:47:00 AM
Keep a GPS on your muse! A muse who goes taps into everything...can I borrow? lol. Nicely done :)
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Date: 9/9/2016 12:03:00 AM
The muse must be one of poets favorite subjects, this time handled very well indeed.
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