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My muse has left me, gone to Timbuktu I'm left here all alone; what can I do? There is no thought; there is no single rhyme Can't chase her down, I'd melt in such a clime Can't wish her back, she's quit her job she said for never could she get me out of bed Nor could she get me out of shower quick The thoughts she'd breathe would disappear real quick And then to top it off, when I did write The other poets scoffed, "This write's not right! Your writing's so old school; it's so mundane Your muse must have a peanut for a brain!" The inspiration's gone, and here I am Without my muse, for she's gone on the lamb... Eileen Manassian

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Sneha Rv

Date: 4/11/2016 3:56:00 PM

Oh, this is fantastic!! I love it!! :) :)

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/21/2016 9:48:00 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much, Eileen ... it will come back! Forum sites are rather unpredictable it seems, with people coming and going as they do. For me it's more about the quality of the comments rather than the quantity ... but in any case, I'd still be writing even if no one was reading it!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/19/2016 10:55:00 PM

Not gone yet, Eileen ... so I thought I'd stop on by. I think everyone can relate to this one. The muse leaves unexpectedly ... takes her own sweet time ... and then eventually comes back like it was no big deal. No one knows why! This is kind of generic advice, but for me it helps to just do something different or out of the ordinary. Getting your mind going on something else, and then ... bam! Something hits you. At least in theory it works...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:21:00 AM

Thanks for visiting, Timothy. My muse has kicked in though...I'm rather discouraged. My previous write seem to get more views than my newer ones...Maybe I'm losing my touch....of maybe my muse is having a fit. Hugs

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/19/2016 2:44:00 PM

i find myself in this predicament that my head spins for days without a line to pen.. so, i usually do this old-fashioned technique, " my most memorable summer", and something ticks..my students would faint if asked them to do something like this in creative writing class, lol... pretty well done for one who has a sleepy muse.. huggs, eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:25:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. I somehow can't seem to get the momentum going. I'm glad you have a wealth of memories to help you along. Hugs, dear....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/19/2016 7:42:00 AM

This is a frustrating feeling and you have described it well.sometimes when I feel this way I try writing and learning a new form. It kick starts my brain. The other thing I do is I look through the contest list. Perhaps you could write about cheating on your muse with another muse, that could be interesting. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:29:00 AM

That is such a superb idea. Maybe I'll try to write something on it. I am trying to join my contests. It's really sad, but I'm slowly dropping off the list. I don't have a single poem in the top 200 where I used to have six at one point. Something is amiss. Thanks for your encouragement. Hugs.

David Aaron

Date: 2/19/2016 1:55:00 AM

You must have found another muse. This is a brilliant sonnet.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:31:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and kind words, David.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/19/2016 1:46:00 AM

If u write so well without ur muse.. wonder if its back... u sure r goin to blow off my dear sweet Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:32:00 AM

Oh....Dr. Upma. I've missed you. Thank you for your gracious comment. Sending you lots of hugs.....

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/18/2016 2:59:00 PM

you've described this so well, eileen! i think all of us on this site can relate to what you're feeling now and you've captured it in a delightful way. i wouldn't worry about it - i'm sure your muse will return to you...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2016 9:54:00 AM

Thanks, dear sweet Ilene. She has returned, I'm glad to share...:) Still we need a better agreement. Hugs, Eileen