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Ode to Amuse A Muse

Dear Calliope, muse and faithful advisor,
and ancient goddess, a poet's treasure.
She guides my words, for hers are wiser
with perception far beyond all measure.
We paint images; a pen is our brush.  
Crumbled pages lie all about in the den
where we huddle in thought, hour after hour.
She insists life shouldn't be lived in a rush
and smelling roses will heighten my Zen.
My muse is inspiring, lovely as a moonflower.

No vagabond muse, she's never wandered.
Nor a stargazer, scanning constellations.
I always praise her for time not squandered
and cannot blame her for my frustrations
when I become distracted in mid thought.
Asleep and drifting in the midnight sky,  
she fills my head with rhapsodies in dreams.
Romantic notions whispered to my heart ~
Lines for a sonnet that would make lovers sigh 
when it is decreed beneath pale moonbeams.

More journeys than I, has Calliope traveled.
Her metaphors are gifts offered to me
when I'm lost for words and a titch unraveled.
How grateful I am for such loyalty.
Without her guidance I'd surely fall short 
of any rightful claim of poetic success.  
Somewhat feisty, yet whimsically droll,
urging me to write a mirthful retort.
Skillfully she directs me with finesse,
this glorious muse living within my soul.

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2024

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Tom Cunningham Date: 10/10/2024 4:23:00 AM A beautifully written ode Lin, from your writes I’d say Calliope is never far from your side. Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/10/2024 4:32:00 AM You know something, Tom. I've always said I have no muse, but perhaps I've been wrong in taking credit that belongs to Calliope. Thank you for opening my mind to her as the real force behind my poetry.

John Lawless Date: 10/9/2024 6:01:00 PM Oh, Lin, i believe you are making Calliope blush. A captivating and beautiful write, So tell me "does she have a sister".... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/9/2024 6:44:00 PM She has 8 sisters, John. I'm afraid Jan has dibs on cloning Calliope. She IS a beauty. Thanks for reading me and leaving your usual fantastic comments.

Duke Beaufort Date: 10/9/2024 3:20:00 PM Lin, you certainly carry her with you. You have such inspiring talent....and it is a great pleasure to read the things you produce. I am your humble reader! Smiles!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/9/2024 4:55:00 PM It would seem we're one and the same, Duke. I am truly grateful for you visits and comments. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/9/2024 1:18:00 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely write. What a great picture. Love your line, "More journeys than I, has Calliope traveled." We all need some help from some skillful helpers...  Enjoy your day.................... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/9/2024 4:54:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula. I've never thought about having a muse. My thoughts are my own, and I wouldn't want to blame a Calliope on my bad poems.

Jan Allison Date: 10/9/2024 9:17:00 AM PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you clone her and send her to me Lin, this is beautifully written and a joy to read my friend, I love the fact she is sometimes feisty, sometimes whimsical but also has a great sense of humour! hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/9/2024 4:53:00 PM If she's willing, yes of course. lol You've seen me feisty... feeling that way tonight...whimsical, yes she is and funny. Ya know, I don't really have a muse, remember? I thought it made a good poem and she's a pretty one.