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Originally set to write a Mathnawi poem, inspired by theauraofrhymes , however it turned into a mathnawi sonnet, of sorts. A mathnawi is a couplet poem with a rhyme scheme of aa,bb,cc and so on. Normally with eleven syllables, but can be ten. This one has eleven.

My muse keeps pestering like a cenobite, chewing my brain like a hungry parasite. Pressuring the ink to bleed like acid rain, catharsis to release perpetual pain. Hiding poems that live rent free like boarders, I'm a shadow slave refusing it's orders. This elusive euphoria sounds absurd, because I'm silent in my clandestine world. My pen has froze in this salacious summer, ignoring mental murderous moon's mummer. My faithful muse, why don't you abandon me, can't you see I have no time for poetry. I've fallen free without words, feeling too deep, please do not disturb me, I just want to sleep.

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/4/2024 8:56:00 PM

Isn't it strange how that happens? I'm trying to sleep! Truly Muse?! If I don't give in, I later wish I had. One night my notebook and pen were beside the bed so I didn't bother to get up and turn on the light. It was almost a poetic work of art (for a poet) to see in the morning! Scrawl of inspired words sliding sleepily down a notebook page, disregarding all lines or borders. I thought about naming it 'Penned in the Dark' and framing it for laughs! I relate to your poem :)

Jude Herrick

Date: 12/14/2023 4:49:00 PM

You rocked this discipline into submission, Silent One. "Oh, ok, i will have another piece of ambrosia if this pleases you."

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/14/2023 2:47:00 PM

well, your muse is certainly whimsical, annoying and precocious. Sometimes mine insists on keeping me awake at night. Does she not understand that I need sleep in order to write? No, she doesn't. She compels me to write despite slumberous evenings. Well done, Silent One...creative for sure, Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/14/2023 6:34:00 AM

So annoying when that happens I stopped writing for a couple of years for lack of ideas. Still some times struggle But by what have recently been writing I am surprised you are feeling a misbehaving muse. Your recent poems have been brilliant do please keep writing Silent One you have so much still to delight us with hugs Shadow

Silent One
Date: 12/14/2023 1:32:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comment, this was just a tongue in cheek poem.. i dont like writing but my muse encourages me and manipulates me lol..

Kelli White

Date: 12/13/2023 7:33:00 PM

Maybe your muse needs a smack lol. Who knows but tension abounds in this relationship of yours. Happy holidays

Silent One
Date: 12/14/2023 1:32:00 PM

Yes is does... or smack it out of the ball park lol

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/13/2023 4:12:00 PM

a muse is a most precocious spirit. Seems they're taught to abandon us in time of need and ever present, annoying us when we're trying to sleep. I chucked a bit when I read this. Great flow and rhymes. Outstanding, Silent One. Have a great evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/13/2023 12:39:00 PM

The deep interaction with the divine, SO, resulted in tremendous gratification. However, we are merely bystanders to its capricious essence. Muses, at times, can be quite bothersome, preventing one from getting enough sleep, only to abandon them as one awakens at the first sign of daylight.

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/13/2023 12:03:00 PM

I find humor and much more, Sir Silent One. I really do like this one, all of it. A muse is a favorite subject of mine. I need to fave it and stash it in my list of treasures! Blessings ~Anaya

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/13/2023 10:36:00 AM

Muses can be quite obnoxious at times. Refusing to let you sleep but by the time you finally give in and roll out of bed, she will abandon you.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/13/2023 7:11:00 AM

Much enjoyed the discourse of this poetic bond with muse, SO. We don't control its ways.

Tom Woody

Date: 12/13/2023 6:15:00 AM

Ha! A pesky muse. I guess it happens. I'm back to work so probably won't be around as much. I think it's awesome you try out all these cool forms. You're an eclectic (and skilled) poet. Me? Just a simple story guy

Ink Empress

Date: 12/13/2023 5:59:00 AM

Ah i remember how aura did inspire alot to try this form and you turning it into a sonnet of sorts which is so innovative and creative of you silent one. Just love this especially “My faithful muse, why don't you abandon me, can't you see I have no time for poetry. I've fallen free without words, feeling too deep,” how sincerely you’ve expressed there and your rhymes are so captivating and brilliant. I love the alliterations and your wordplay here is exquisite. Always a fan of your poetry. FAV

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/13/2023 4:44:00 AM

Oh yes sometimes muse gets inspired and forces our quills to bleed emotions when our hearts are actually exhausted and need rest.. A very creative poem this is, with exquisite rhymes, marvelous alliterative flow and amazing similes too! "Pressuring the ink to bleed like acid rain", "chewing my brain like a hungry parasite" A kind of frustration and complaining feelings can be felt here.. "ignoring mental murderous moon's mummer" Amazingly crafted dear Silent One, love this, it's resonating too.