Chasing the Midnight Muse

First intense the passion, that lights the midnight muse
then flows like spirits to be born, emotions setting loose,
and gives incite to logos thought for hearing of the words,
in a pre-ordained release of sound that chastens to be heard.

This is what the poem has meant for many prone to write
a sadness or a hurt healed by the balm of poetic light,
catharsis of despair in metered metaphor and rhyme,
a work complete with satisfaction settled in the mind.

Now it seems that many things, we see, feel, think and do
are soon the words that make a midnight poem for some to view.
At times our muse will hide away and then refuse to speak.
Turn off your computer and get much needed sleep.

2/23/19
Sleepless Contest
Sponsor:  Carolyn Devomshire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 6/17/2020 2:43:00 AM
This is a beautiful verse Janis. Subtle emotions blended with gorgeous words. Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 6/16/2020 9:33:00 PM
This is a great poem for the contest. Congratulations. Congratulations on your no. 1
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Date: 6/16/2020 2:40:00 PM
This wonderful poem is so perfect for the contest and describes the influence that poetry has on our lives as a poet. A brilliant poem that is so deserving of your First Place win Janis. Congratulations! blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/16/2020 1:30:00 PM
Congratulations Janis on your first place win. This was wonderful.
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Date: 6/16/2020 1:08:00 PM
There is much truth and wisdom in your beautiful poem, Janis. You really got to the heart of why people write poetry. Congratulations on an awesome first place win! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 3/30/2019 10:05:00 PM
Congratulations on your fantastic poem, and your great win,Janis.
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Date: 3/2/2019 9:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 2/28/2019 5:59:00 AM
- Poems means a lot for those who love it :) - Congratulations on your lovely win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/28/2019 5:05:00 AM
Now that is a great muse.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 2/24/2019 12:22:00 AM
the Midnight Muse is chasing the poetic beautiful expression/// beautiful poem
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