Missing Muse

I walked in the garden of good and evil early one morn in the dew
There were spiders and snakes and angels with harps hell bent to inspire the pen
Ah, but the muse took a nap as I was left with droll thoughts that were but few

1-4-20
Contest: Threesome
Sponsor: Silent One
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 6:18 PM
I like this one using the metaphors of the garden . Congrats for the win.
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Thank you, Andrea
Andresen Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 2:06 PM
- Congratulations so much on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Thank you!
Watt Avatar
January 13, 2020 at 2:08 PM
Don't we all know that malady all too well! Well done ~ John
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Thanks, John
Roper Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations on your win in Silent One’s “Threesome”. Hugs Eve
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:41 AM
Thank you, Eve
Somadas Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Why too many?These 3 lines are enough for winning hearts.. Great win..Congrats..
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:41 AM
Thank you!
One Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 7:26 AM
We've all been there Larry.. it wakes up after a while... Congrats on your placement in the contest..
Bradfield Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Thank you, kind sir!
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