Glass Is Empty

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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!

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

Date: 10/16/2020 7:46:00 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
Date: 10/18/2020 1:03:00 PM

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

Gail Debole

Date: 2/19/2020 7:13:00 AM

Very clever and unique! Love your artistic style.

Mark Toney
Date: 2/19/2020 3:04:00 PM

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

Peter Rees

Date: 2/9/2020 7:04:00 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
Date: 2/9/2020 9:13:00 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