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Pick Up Your Pen and Write

A week passed, yet no words drifted in my mind I feared I'd become numb and poetically blind so, I gave up, went to bed and turned off the light but in the very next moment I screamed in fright! "Procrastinator!" My Muse yelled, in a huff. "You are made of much stronger stuff!" I slid beneath the covers; she threw back the quilt. "Oh no," she fumed, "you'll not fill me with guilt!" I pleaded and cajoled, but she bought none of it. She pulled out my desk chair and said, "NOW SIT!" I obeyed and sat but nothing worthy came to mind. I felt her staring at my back, 'twas of the evil kind.' Desperately, I tried to conjure rhymes that would do. She sighed then she asked, "What's wrong with you?" I turned my head to look at her so we could confer, but she shimmered away in a wavy transparent blur. I called to her, and reached out trying to pull her near My arms grasped only air, for she had disappeared. "Come back, please. I'm sorry I've not been writing, but thoughts you've offered lately are all about fighting." She reappeared smiling, and before she took flight, whispered in my ear, "Just pick up your pen and write."

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Charles Coon

Date: 6/4/2023 12:39:00 PM

Yes...Write about Nothing..!! Thanks, Lin..

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2023 3:32:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Lin Lane
Date: 5/9/2023 3:35:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim.

Mark Toney

Date: 4/29/2023 10:33:00 PM

Lin, this back and forth between you and your muse is delightful. I love your poems about your muse, poets and poetry, such as, “My Gypsy Muse;” “Penning in Consummate Rhyme;” “A Poet Without Inspiration;” and “With Concern For Poets,” to name just a few. This poem is a Fave for me. A belated congratulations on Poem of the Day!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/29/2023 10:36:00 PM

Hi Mark and thank you very much for bringing to mind my muse poetry. I also appreciate you for faving it and the congratulations.

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 4/28/2023 9:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD....Dear Lin. Well penned poem

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 9:57:00 PM

Hello, and thank you so very much for your well wishes.

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 4/27/2023 10:44:00 PM

It is very frustrating, when we struggle to find the words. Enjoyed reading your poem. Congratulations on your POTD.

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 3:56:00 AM

Hello, Jeanette. It's true, the frustration we feel when we cannot quite capture a word, a phrase that we know will fit just perfectly to express our meaning, but hunt for it we will until we find it in the recesses of our mind or in rhymezone. ;-) Thanks a lot for leaving me your thoughts.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/27/2023 5:43:00 PM

Dear Lin, poetess extraordinaire, I love the personification of your spirited muse. She is strong and encouraging! Indeed, a muse can be a like slippery wraith unless one learns to listen to her inspiring whispers. The ink in your pen flows like liquid gold! Congratulations for POTD honors, my friend. Enjoy the well-deserved accolades! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2023 12:59:00 PM

xoxo <3

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 3:53:00 AM

Susan, you of all people should never toss out "poetess extraordinaire' to another. I have always been in awe of your talent. With all sincerity, I thank you for these sweet comments and for all those we traded with each other while running the marathon. Live with happiness and faith.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/27/2023 4:50:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Dear Lin. This is amazing! Really enjoyed the dramatic conversation, and can relate to the anxiety! Midnights are usually the best time to find your inspiration - never let it go! Love ~ Mala

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 3:49:00 AM

Thanks so much for your congratulations and thoughts, Mala. I never know when something will trigger the beginning of a poem, but I could never let go of the need to write.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/27/2023 2:37:00 PM

This is amazing! I just love it. A fave for sure. SO amazing... wow, your muse definitely didn't leave you. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina CONGRATS for POTD too!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 3:47:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats as well as for faving it, Gina. I hope my fave of your striking poem yesterday played a part in celebrating your potd today.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/27/2023 12:25:00 PM

So delightfully whimsical Lin! I smiled as every line unfolded your story - one all of us can relate to with ease! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! Blessings for you and your pen!! It is obvious your muse is back in full force!!! Yeah!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/28/2023 3:46:00 AM

Hi Sam. Your comments are making me smile, too! Thanks so much for enjoying my encounter with a mystical muse. The energy in your thoughts is very encouraging.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/27/2023 10:33:00 AM

Back with Congratulation on your POTD win. A creative/fun/true write. Enjoy your day/win with blessings................

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 11:44:00 AM

Hi again, Paula. Thank you for so many readings and comments.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 4/27/2023 10:14:00 AM

A Muse can be a cruel taskmaster at times...but all in a good cause. Congrats on POTD, Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 11:43:00 AM

Thanks a lot Jim. I've never really had one, so good or bad... I take the credit or the blame.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/27/2023 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Lin. It resonated with me, as it will with many. Nice recovery. Well-written poem as usual my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 8:30:00 AM

Hi Bill and thanks for being a good poet friend to my west. I'm grateful for your thoughts.

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/27/2023 7:17:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD my friend!! Well done !

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 7:20:00 AM

G'morning and thank you, Mark.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/27/2023 7:16:00 AM

Long time no read Lin. It's been worth the wait though. I really enjoy poems about lost muse. Congratulations on POTD. Cheers - Gary

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 7:18:00 AM

It has been quite a while, Gary. Thanks for the compliments.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/27/2023 6:54:00 AM

A wonderful fun-filled poem Lin. Well-deserved POTD - congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:59:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. It was fun to write this one.

Joseph May

Date: 4/27/2023 6:51:00 AM

Let the words flow, Once one word hits the page the rest will follow, Congrats on POTD Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:59:00 AM

I've found that to be the case more times than not. Thanks so very much, Joseph.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/27/2023 6:49:00 AM

I love this Lin !! Wonderful through and through ! I loved each bit . Big congratulations on POTD! All the best , Susan :)

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for letting me know and for your congratulations, Susan.

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 4/27/2023 6:27:00 AM

Hey Lin, Congratulations on POTD!" I was delighted to read this well penned out write. These lines here, took the show, "Oh no," she fumed, "you'll not fill me with guilt!" I pleaded and cajoled, but she bought none of it. She pulled out my desk chair and said, "NOW SIT!" I was drawn in every line I read, memorized I guess, ha-ha! I chuckled even. Anyway, credit due, is where credit earned, again, Congrats. Have a Great Day. Best Wishes, William

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:57:00 AM

Hello William. It's been a while since we've crossed pens. I always appreciate knowing what lines a reader likes, so thank you for letting me know, and for you congrats. You have a great day, too. Thunder roars here, so I'm loving it.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/27/2023 5:50:00 AM

A wonderful story/poem Lin, so pleased your muse came and insisted it was used. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:19:00 AM

Hi Belle. Thanks for your kind comments and congratulations.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/27/2023 5:19:00 AM

Hi Lin, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a nice day;-) Alexis

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 6:18:00 AM

Thanks for the return trip, Alexis. It's about to storm here, but I love the rain.

Deb M

Date: 4/27/2023 4:57:00 AM

Well your muse has returned with vengeance lovely Lin….Congratulations on a well deserved POTD….see you in the Garden Of Happiness soon!! Bring a picnic rug!! Hehe…..Debx

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 5:17:00 AM

Ok Deb, I'm looking forward to mingling. Thanks for the congratulations and your sweet thoughts!

John Lawless

Date: 4/27/2023 4:44:00 AM

Hey, Lin, I sponsored a "Poetic Workshop" once. The theme was "Don't fight it!! WRITE IT!!!" I think all poets sometimes stare at the blank page as if it is an impenetrable concrete wall.

Lin Lane
Date: 4/27/2023 4:51:00 AM

Hi John. It's that first line that prevents our thoughts from flowing freely. Finding that tiny crack in the concrete wall is what we need to find. That workshop sounds interesting.