Jan Allison Poet Etheree

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Poet's Lament

My
muse has 
just vanished
have you seen her?
She’s so darn fickle
one minute she’s active
and a torrent of words flow
then turns moody and won’t conform, 
retreating into herself, she sulks
like a temperamental teenager 

Writing Challenge 2- April 2019- Its All About 10 - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart

4/25/19

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Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2019 at 6:49 PM I love this Jan. It's not surprising that it is a top winner! Congratulations my friend. xxoo : )

Constance La France May 6, 2019 at 10:32 AM Jan, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem. Those darn muses!

Beata Agustin May 6, 2019 at 3:18 AM Wow! Congrats... I can relate to the truth of your piece. God bless you.

Andrea Dietrich May 5, 2019 at 3:19 PM way to go with a top win, my friend.Congratulations.

Gershon Wolf May 5, 2019 at 1:04 PM If this is result of your missing muse, maybe you should wish her away altogether! LOL. Many congrats on your fine first-place finish in the '10' challenge, Jan! :) gw

Tom Cunningham May 5, 2019 at 8:01 AM She certainly came back Jan, congratulations. Tom

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM I know what ya mean!

Ann Gilmour April 25, 2019 at 8:22 PM Great write Jan you seem to be doing ok without her, haha... Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Dale Gregory Cozart April 25, 2019 at 10:29 AM This is great, Jan. One of the best writes I've seen about the muse. Good luck in the contest.

John Lawless April 25, 2019 at 8:09 AM Alas, Jan, we often must refer to "The Little Prince" for directions on "how to tame a fox".

Eileen Manassian April 25, 2019 at 7:27 AM Your muse will never abandon you, dear. Never fear. Glad to read you again. Sending lots of hugs. :)

Gordon Mcconnell April 25, 2019 at 5:48 AM Nice one Jan, indeed an experience we all know well. Hope it decides to return real soon. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Caren Krutsinger April 25, 2019 at 5:41 AM I have captured her, kidnapped her, and she is helping my muse get over a sore throat and a bad cough. We will deliver her safely to you after we are completely well, and we have stolen all of your newest, cutest ideas, especially if they involve bodily functions. Ha! Good luck in the contest, my friend.

Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:46 AM Oh they have their moments Jan, who the hell do they think they are coming and going as they please lol. Good luck. Tom

Panagiota Romios April 24, 2019 at 11:55 PM Your muse and mine are out on the town, Good poem, Panagiota

Line Gauthier April 24, 2019 at 7:16 PM Bravo, Jan. This is a gem.

Rico Leffanta April 24, 2019 at 7:02 PM Obviously not gone far - or you can get along fine without her! Aloha! Rico

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2019 at 6:56 PM very well done, Jan!! Oh boy, I need to start writing some poems!! I read your email. Can't recall if I responded to it but I am glad to hear you got some results!!