Muse

Sunset. Synergy is moving between chairs
that don't quite match, widening tight circles   
of rovers. Muses Cafe, a small cove where
views internalize, so we heave heavy troubles

outside. Minstrel Mary Anne Epp shelters 
songs about happenstance. When a server drops
a plate, she ad libs, Save cracks for later.
Heads nod to her witty vibes, bite-sized bops.

Inspiration strums as parlance sighs, Good grief,              
my journal's at home.  You say, All's fine.
but your purse offers only ONE loose leaf,
curiously room enough for TWO to lay lines.

Pens groove. Friend, you prove that poets can wage
self-determined verse while on the same page.


*For Kathryn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bangalee Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 2:52 AM
superb and fantastically done the poem
Thomas Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 4:56 PM
I agree with Nikko; one to read multiple times. I have not yet been back long but I miss your powerful presence still Cyndi.
Stars Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 6:53 PM
my what a lovely first post ... has the look of a girl with ... uhm ... are them ear buds ... or were they ... how many off marks on the pillow at that cafe ... he thought to himselfs ... hmm ... wonder if we could start here ... very cool read ... lots of intent ... ha ha ... thanks for sharing your thoughts ...
K. Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 10:41 AM
This is quite the intriguing sonnet, Cyndi and I think this has a bunch of layers into it-- sorry I will have to read this again to try to get it more-- but just wanted to say that hopefully I can join the workshop by the end of the week, when I have a bit more free time? I just have to decide which write to enter, oops.
Oyewole Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 8:03 PM
Wow....deep...really deep.lovely too
Collins Avatar
January 30, 2014 at 9:25 AM
Cyndi dahling --- Swat you: no, hug you, yes. I checked Mary Ann Epp on a few sites. How can you put me in the same paragraph as she? I am so back in the sixties with a 2014 frame of mind right now. What a voice - musically and poetically. Thank you. You are my sunshine. love, Kathy
Chircop Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 4:20 PM
Hi dear ...I look forward to your blog.You are truely inspired girl : ).
Williams Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Cyndi there is a lot going on in this place, revealing a very good sonnet...David
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