Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Elusive

The muse
touches you at times 
     your words sing !
Most of the time 
she is in hiding 
   So, you put your pen to paper
  with poor results 
  But the music shall return 
  And yes, she will 
again 
   Inspires, takes you higher 
to litereary triumphs 
  Words that leap from the page 
  Soon enough
   old age 
 will come 
   The fire which once burned 
       Will become ashes 
The music has power 
    but not enough
to defy Father Time 
    or stop the Angel of Death 
   The dark angel who 
 eventually wins all battles

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Michelle Mac Donald October 1, 2012 at 9:51 AM I just found Tolkien's poem....."The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon".:)

Michelle Mac Donald October 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM Why oh why, Mister Geppetto, do I have a wooden head?:) Egg plant is a rich purple, like a spiritual colour...when it's ghanoushed, it's white. A searching write, Matthew...oh that sometimes "Elusive" muse.:( Inspiration "takes you higher" when you put your pen to paper. You've created a write that I will ponder on. Best wishes! Mikki

Debbie Duncan September 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM very well done Matthew ;} I seen you messaged me so I wrote a poem about Soupmail ;} hey , you have a blessed day ok ;}

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2012 at 9:54 PM yes, that old dark angel wins too many battles!! WEll, congratulations on your recent achievements, and I sure enjoyed this latest post from you. Andrea

Ilene Bauer September 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM nice one! we all have to wait for that muse to come out of hiding...

Tanya Harrington September 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM I am ready for my muse to return! lol. I really enjoyed this write. :) Tanya

Poet Destroyer A September 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM Good morning Matt, you have a wonderful gift and ways with what inspires your muse. Love this one, even if you point out the dark angle wins all battles.. enjoyed stopping by today..always~ pd