Muse

One of Zeus’s daughters
has been whispering in my ear,
so quietly and soft
she must be very near.

Her unexpected presence
to leave a word or clever phrase,
is genuinely welcome
because for them, I get the praise!

People tell me that I’m good
and I smile contentedly,
waiting for the muse again
and the words she’ll leave for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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August 29, 2008 at 6:08 PM
This put the biggest grin on my face, Bob. Thank you! You have been doubly blessed, you have the whispers of your Muse, and a comment from my favorite poet, William Robinson! :) This one is light and airy..I hope you will grace us with more of your work! Wishing you the best...Mikki :)
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