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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 with Lin Lane and Jan Allison

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Date: 1/31/2025 10:43:00 AM
Great collaboration. I love limericks. Well done.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/31/2025 12:25:00 PM
Victor, thank you.
Date: 1/27/2025 8:37:00 AM
LOL I absolutely love this. This was a perfect way to start off my day, tons of smiles and laughs. Awesome job Tania, Lin, and Jan. Hugs, hugs, and hugs. :) Charlie
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/27/2025 3:36:00 PM
Charlie, thank you.
Date: 1/26/2025 5:43:00 PM
Fun, you should take this show on the road!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/27/2025 3:19:00 AM
David, thank you.
Date: 1/26/2025 2:27:00 PM
it was such fun writing together, lets hope our words continue to flow:-) hugs Jan xx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/27/2025 3:20:00 AM
Jan, I agree 100 percent. Love collaborating. -hugs
Date: 1/26/2025 10:50:00 AM
You are a dynamite trio. Very cute set of lims
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/26/2025 11:44:00 AM
Andrea, thank you.
Date: 1/25/2025 10:47:00 AM
Hi Tania, I enjoyed reading your collaboration poem with Lin and Jan, three lovely ladies God bless. xx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/26/2025 4:03:00 AM
John, thank you.
Date: 1/25/2025 8:01:00 AM
Free spirited creatures, aren't we? ummm I mean our muses. That was lots of fun to write with you and Jan.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/26/2025 4:03:00 AM
Lin, it was so fun and I am so glad we're all back!
Date: 1/25/2025 7:54:00 AM
Well your muses are well and truly back Tania, brilliant collaboration. Tom
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/26/2025 4:03:00 AM
Tom, thank you.

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