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                       Artwork by Takaki

My muse has been hiding out And with no peep, squeak or shout She must be sound asleep No words, just counting sheep Tired of the poetry drought Oh where, O where has my gypsy muse flown Seems she has left me to write on my own I must not be too rude She'll cop an attitude And then taunt me like an evil old crone Mine vanished after my last book I've rested and changed my outlook My brain ran out of juice And my 'vowels' were loose Twas quite a feat that my muse took Honestly, I think mine is rebelling But there is absolutely no telling What my missing muse might do I dare not call her a shrew Or she'll never return to my dwelling Upon my desk, I see she's left a note "I'm on a vacation," is what she wrote "Perhaps I should've phoned To say I won't be owned." Should I have mentioned her in a footnote? Perhaps she's in a gypsy caravan Seeking a lover, a Romani man Living a nomadic life If he takes her for his wife I'll need a new muse and a new game plan My muse is now knocking on my door Searching for my words left on the floor She is gathering my lines Blending them like a fine wine Hoping for a few new poems and more Well, recently my muse returned Her holiday was very well earned I'll write sensible words Not on pooping or turds Poop poetry, my muse has spurned My muse is back after weeks refusing And now she can't stop yakking and schmoozing Three muses have returned But we're a lil' concerned... What if we don't find their thoughts amusing? *Collaboration of Tania, Jan and Lin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 1/26/2025 8:42:00 AM
To all three of you, you're all making me smile. It's funny how just being here to read this provides a spray of euphoric mist. It's good to take breaks, spend time dreaming, and then come back with something new--even if it is strange. We're all so very lucky!!
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/29/2025 7:48:00 AM
My dear Duke, are you calling our collaboration 'strange?' lol I'm just teasing you. Thanks for your thoughts and your smile.
Date: 1/24/2025 4:56:00 PM
Well done all three of you, from me too… Beryl
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 6:29:00 PM
Thank you so very much, Beryl. Hugs!
Date: 1/24/2025 3:28:00 PM
Well done to you three lovely ladies on this humorous fun poem! Happy to see my poetry sisters are back! Now, l expect big things from you three…..haha just kidding!! Onward and upwards sisters!Ha…….Debx
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 4:30:00 PM
Hi Deb. Thanks. You certainly are one of our poetic sisters.
Date: 1/24/2025 11:42:00 AM
Your collaboration fits together perfectly well done ladies. xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 11:49:00 AM
Thanks ever so much, John.
Date: 1/24/2025 9:06:00 AM
Dear Lin, Jan, and Tania, I am glad I came by and just have to say Wow! What a collaboration that is so playful and just a whirlwind of creativity! It seems that each Muse verse dances with humor and charm, blending a tale of mischievous muses that feels delightfully relatable. What a clever and entertaining gem you’ve created together! YEAH, A FAV!! Winter Blessings, My Dear Muses, Daniel
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Date: 1/24/2025 8:04:00 AM
The collaboration was a brilliant idea Lin and Tania I'm so glad we all worked on this gem together. hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2025 8:19:00 AM
Yeah i was listening to Thin Lizzy - the boys are back in town so just a small tweak to the title lol lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 8:17:00 AM
They all came together very nicely. Loved your idea for the title!
Date: 1/24/2025 7:17:00 AM
Well done! The muse takes all the words and runs, well actually she leaves the crumbs. We toss paper after crumpled paper into the bin, then she shows up with a grin…lol! Enjoyed this!
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Date: 1/24/2025 8:16:00 AM
Sometimes taking a break is refreshing. Thanks a lot, Kim.
Date: 1/24/2025 6:18:00 AM
Lol, you're on a roll girls, brilliant collaboration. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 8:14:00 AM
Thanks, Tom. It came together so easily and was fun to mix and mingle them.
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2025 8:05:00 AM
we lost our muses but are firing on all cylinders now Tom, i have a trump Senryu for tomorrow lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/24/2025 5:43:00 AM
Lin, these are fabulous, thanks so much for including me in the fun. I hope my muse gets inspired.
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 8:08:00 AM
Jan… lol at that
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/24/2025 8:05:00 AM
It was such fun ladies, i wonder if anyone will guess who wrote which verses lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 5:53:00 AM
Thanks, Tania. You'll never be excluded. Well, now your muse will have to live up to her name... right?

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