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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Kauffman Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 2:36 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.
Ibeh Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 12:43 PM
Quite fabulous write, Andrea:-) I had a fun read. Congratulations on your HM win!
Walker Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Your muse is so inspiring. Love this.
Inman Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Please send her my way Andrea, and a little time to go along with her.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 10:14 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
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 12:27 PM
thanks for saying so, Connie. I worked hard on it. it's one of my favorite forms: quatern.
U.D Palawon  Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 5:45 AM
Very thoughtful...Enjoyed it. Sunita
Murray Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 2:56 AM
Almost like a twin....the "other" who rules the roost. So well described Andrea. Best of luck.
Richards Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 7:34 PM
This could describe so many wonderful poet friends that we have encountered along the old Soup trail !! Love it !!
Horn Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 6:17 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
Garcia Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 1:25 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
Kannan Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 10:18 PM
A lovely take on the theme....Good luck in the contest Andrea...
Anish Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 7:43 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
Austin Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 11:38 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
Smith Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 11:12 AM
I love when my muse goes on great adventures. This is lovely Andrea
Godwin Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 10:50 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
Gupta Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 10:18 AM
A nice take on the Muse on the loose ... Interesting ....
Nance Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 5:47 AM
Keep a GPS on your muse! A muse who goes taps into everything...can I borrow? lol. Nicely done :)
Logan Avatar
September 9, 2016 at 12:03 AM
The muse must be one of poets favorite subjects, this time handled very well indeed.
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