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2/8/2020, FTI writing, Brian Strand, Sponsor

"Glass is Empty" is my avatar. It reflects a play on words with my initials, as "Empty" becomes "MT" for my name. The glass represents my transparently fragile creative process. The glass begins to fill as I struggle through the process of writing, becoming full when I (finally!) complete a short story or poem. After publishing the work, the glass becomes empty again, awaiting new inspiration. Empty or full, the glass is always "MT" ;) TMI? Oh, my!

Glass Is Empty

Hindsight 20/20
Writer's block
My glass is empty!

Creative process
Transparently fragile
Must find my muse!
Must be mentally agile!

Struggling through
But no inspiration
Need some relief
From brain constipation

Finally!
Oh, what a thrill!
My muse returns
My glass starts to fill!

From immovable object
To unstoppable force
Manipulate physics?
My muse can of course!

My glass is now full
I've just posted my poem
Alas, glass is empty
My muse loves to roam!

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

October 16, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Understand completely... so well done Mark! My muse writes in middle of the nigh, on topics I'm afraid to post, afraid readers think talking about me. Wake and wonder where did this come from?

Mark Toney

October 18, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Lol, I think they call that “muse guilt,” Barbara ;) That’s a joke. My muse made me write that :) ~Mark

Gail Debole

February 19, 2020 at 7:13 AM

Very clever and unique! Love your artistic style.

Mark Toney

February 19, 2020 at 3:04 PM

You've made my day, Gail! Thanks for stopping by. ~Mark

Peter Rees

February 9, 2020 at 7:04 AM

My muse is fickle too. Sometimes visits in the night and i have to start scribbling ! My wife, now restless in her marital bed , exclaims with feeling, "Why did I a poet wed ?" Nicely written sentiments.

Mark Toney

February 9, 2020 at 9:13 AM

Thank you for your delightful comment, Peter. And it’s poetic too! I’ve added you to my “follow poet” list and look forward to reading your poetry :) ~Mark

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