An Empty Page

     An Empty Page- Free Verse

 Empty thoughts  loiter in his mind
 As  new words he tries to find
 But shackled by an absent muse
 No words come forth for him to choose

 His wizened face now wears a frown
 And the cartridge of his ink has dried
 He searches the silence for a clue
   But it fails to elicit a response

 His mordacious muse now prefers
 To leave him without a horde of words
  To trifle with him at this stage
 And leave him with an empty page
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 An Empty Page- Triolet
 
 An empty page, a poet's woe
 In panic mode as muse departs
 The moon and stars have lost their glow
 An empty page, a poet's woe
 Thoughts come and go, no words to show
 Just a line and a verse jumpstarts
An empty page, a poet's woe
 In panic mode as muse departs

 Not For Contest
 

  
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 7/16/2024 11:58:00 AM
The page may stay empty for longer than you wish, but when the time is right, ink will spill. I know so many can relate to your words. * I've been there * Many wonderful blessings to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 7/7/2024 5:27:00 AM
This situation or hiatus is so common among poets and writers. It is so frustrating that our muse fail to appear to inspire us when we need her presence the most. You have expressed this conundrum in two poetic forms. Both I enjoyed much, dear Joseph.
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Date: 7/6/2024 11:52:00 AM
Interesting poem. I never panic, as I never feel compelled to write. But I understand some feel the need to post prolifically
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 7/16/2024 11:48:00 AM
Smiling at you. :) I'm always floating in the clouds. Seems my muse enjoys being there too.
Date: 7/3/2024 2:16:00 AM
You changed a poem from free verse to triolet. So well done. You have a talent for poetry.
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Date: 7/2/2024 1:55:00 PM
Is it because of you writing (too much) Blank-verse; Joseph.. Maybe? That could be a Cause; you see?? Well anyhow and anyway I'm pleased to read your lines today'
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Date: 7/1/2024 8:26:00 PM
You are a master of poetic language-- clear, relatable, impactful...both forms are exemplary, Joseph...all the best!
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Date: 7/1/2024 11:18:00 AM
It's fantastic how you combined two different poems to invent this blockbuster. It speaks to every poet through the ages. This is a Classic. I love it. Yes to fav.
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Date: 6/30/2024 3:00:00 PM
Nice of you to acknowlege the muse. It was present in the writing of this piece.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/6/2024 11:52:00 AM
Was it Lorna or Bertha?
Date: 6/30/2024 1:37:00 PM
The two forms are done so well and both poems are expressive in their nature.. Best of luck in the contest..
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Date: 6/30/2024 1:07:00 PM
Brilliant how Youv written this in two different forms , conveying the same message in such a seamless manner! Love it! Best wishes dear joseph!
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