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The Importance of a Poet's Muse

It had been a while since I’d written a rhyme; the ink was drying up in my silent pen. My muse had vanished – it was such a crime; hadn’t felt this lonely since I don’t know when, for this bard longed to write poetry once again. Then suddenly there appeared out of the blue; a new muse who would help me to get a grip. Her timing was perfect; she was right on cue; she was here to take me on a magical trip; then slowly from my pen the ink began to drip. My muse now inspires me with amazing drive, and in my words and rhymes it certainly shows. My pen is suddenly once again alive so very important as every poet knows; now again, from my pen, the ink freely flows.

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Date: 4/18/2018 8:43:00 PM
Delightful! I know where you muse has been, I think - buried under the pile of your brain and workload impact, I imagine. Well written and a topic I know I certainly relate to first hand. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/19/2018 7:57:00 AM
Thank you CayCay, I do look forward to getting all this tax-clutter out of my mind and doing something more relaxing. John
Date: 4/18/2018 7:47:00 PM
My muse can be very flighty as well John; an awesome poem that many of us can relate to!~Che :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/19/2018 4:50:00 AM
Thank you, Cheryl, I appreciate your comments. John
Date: 4/18/2018 6:08:00 PM
A NEW muse. That is what we all need at some time or other, John. Very well expressed through rhyme.
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/18/2018 7:54:00 PM
Thanks for the comments, Andrea, I appreciate it and thanks for taking the time to read my poetry. John
Date: 4/18/2018 5:56:00 PM
ah, yes! we all need a muse! i know how annoying it can be when that muse takes a little vacation. you've described this so well, john...
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/18/2018 7:39:00 PM
Thanks for your comments, Ilene, and thanks for taking the time to read my poetry. John

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