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Gem's Lament

broken strings 
on your guitar 
no longer get repaired
and rough songs 
lay scattered
'cross your room

you're not here 
where lattes
where cappuccinos  
meshed with your tales
of soul, of sex
and reparations

your dream 
came by today
a thirst for those stories
that brought us joy
that brought us tears
clinging to their faces

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/9/2025 1:20:00 PM

We talking jazz?, we talking New Orleans?Are you a musician? (I was born curious) You took me from a piano to a guitar served with great hot drinks, then served lines that broke my heart (are u going to do that with every poem u pen?) I could contentedly sit and savor, 'your dream came by today' just wonderous! Is your last name really Muse? How cool is that! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Ricky Muse
Date: 6/9/2025 5:40:00 PM

Hey CayCay. I would say singer songwriter. Bob Dylan, Memphis Minnie. If you consider strumming on a guitar while screaming and hollering music maybe I am a musician. Muse is a pseudonym. Thanks for the input............peace!

CayCay Jennings
Date: 6/9/2025 1:30:00 PM

I was here from 8-15 to 4-22, returned 1-25. Have we crossed paths before? I have brain issues, my remember-er is a bit broken so, please, tell me if you recall (thus the 3-year absence - pls read 'my soup disappearance reason', if interested). CayCay

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/5/2023 5:55:00 PM

A profoundly introspective portrayal of exquisitely melancholic sentiments, Richy exploration of loss and desolation delves into the depths of human experience. Congratulations on your win

Ricky Muse
Date: 7/5/2023 6:42:00 PM

Thank you my friend.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/24/2018 12:08:00 PM

A deeply intimate portrayal of beautifully sad emotions Richard of loss and despair.. This gem laments in a rich and personal way. Gorgeous poetry.

Ricky Muse
Date: 3/10/2018 7:31:00 AM

Thanks Susan. Ever notice how a poem has a tendency not to cooperate? This poem was like that, like a child.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/15/2017 8:45:00 PM

I have read this piece with my heart.

Ricky Muse
Date: 9/16/2017 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Pat. I know it doesn't look like it, but this is one of the most personal poems I've ever written.