Premiere Contest WinnerFashionista Muse

My fashionista muse has many styles from which to choose,
and how she feels determines the colors she will use.

If she brims with silliness, it’s orange she could wear,
for couplets can be quirky heels, and heels come in a pair!

Also when lighthearted or simply wanting fun,
she dresses in a limerick, often yellow like the sun.

If she feels dramatic, she wears a long red gown.
However, she has yet to try a sonnet with a crown!

In a sonnet that’s traditional she is often seen.
When she’s feeling earthy, it might even be green.

Yet she more prefers to green - a heavenly cool blue
while simply dressed in kyrielle, tanka or haiku.

Quatrains and quaterns are styles she likes a lot.
In her closet you can see how many that she’s got.

Romance often suits my muse, for which are many hues:
from flirty pink to lavender. She’s even got some “blues.”

The terzanelle or villanelle she wears once in a while,
especially for moments when they are quite in style.

She can’t dance as easily when she wears free verse.
That style for her can either be a blessing or a curse.

Poems of the spiritual nature require that she wear white
even though she’s more inclined to wear hues that are bright.

The color black can suit my muse if serious is her mood
or if she’s feeling some “dark humor” in her attitude.

My muse wears many styles but she hates the color brown,
so if you see her dressed in it, she’s sure to show a frown!

Jan. 4, 2023
for Regina McIntosh's "My Muse" poetry contest
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Peck Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Oh Andrea, I love your colorful closet!! Your muse is indeed a fashionista! "...she dresses in a limerick, often yellow like the sun"--love it! Congratulations on First!
Ashley Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 5:51 PM
A fashionista, indeed! Dear Andrea, your muse, in all her fabulous moods, is fantastic and fashionable able to wear all styes of poetry, modern or vintage, with grace and elegance. Congratulations for your awesome trophy win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Anaya Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Your muse such a colorful one isn't she, moody for metrical, so cool Andrea, Congratulations on your trophy win! Happy New Year to you & hubby & kitty!
George Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 10:09 PM
You have enlisted most of the popular forms of poetry that your muse is capable of dealing with. "She can’t dance as easily when she wears free verse.".... I have slight objection to this line. I feel you should have changed 'can't' into 'can'. Free verse makes her easier to dance. A great poem. Congratulations on your top win, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 11:03 PM
can't change it, Valsa. My muse dances much better to metrical poetry. Thanks for your kind words though
Watt Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 3:28 PM
Remind me not to read your brown frown poems, haha! Love this, with all your muse's moods expressed in colors and associated poetry styles, well worthy of your first place win in the muse contest. I especially liked the couplet heels coming in pairs. Congrats, my friend ~ John
Goldsmith Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 8:26 AM
Congratulation on your win. What a fun write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...........
Poet Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 7:08 AM
Andrea your work is very beautifully created. You penned a lovely collection of verses about your muse. Congratulation on your win.
Daniel Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 2:32 AM
You scored high with this one, Andrea, congratulations on your trophy win:)
Mcintosh Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 2:03 AM
This is truly inspired by your muse! I love it. Congrats on top win. God bless you with love, Gina
Dietrich Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Thanks, Regina. Trophies are so rare for poets, I really appreciate getting one. Such an honor.
Liwayway Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 11:02 PM
This is a great poem. As always you are one of my Idol here. thanks for inspiring us with your poems. Happy New Year. have a great day. ;)
Romios Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Great poetic ingenuity, you displayed here ……..Andrea. Bless you, your family and friends in the Year! Love, Panagiota
Bauer Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 9:10 AM
this is pure delight, andrea! love it!
Pandit Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 6:37 AM
Your muse always shines, Andrea. Enjoyed the journey through your favorite forms adorning your poetry.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 9:45 AM
I probably have a lot of brown ones. They would be my boring poems.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 2:51 AM
What a wonderful journey for your muse. Best for a win. I'd like to see a brown poem though. Hugs.
Daniel Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 12:37 AM
What an original poem, Andrea, you have nailed it:)
Hawley Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:41 PM
I hope you win this. That was AMAZING! Comparing each style of poems to colors with vivid imagery and rhyming throughout, makes for a great read with this lively poem.
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:10 PM
Love this, Andrea! Happy New Year!
Poet Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 2:16 PM
This poem is very rich with striking scenes, Andrea. A poetic gem! Good luck in the contest. In my fave for its depth and beauty.
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