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The Muse Within

sad verses tear
 through the pages of my heart
leaving me numb
the muse within is silent
 but the heart tells the tale

 3-28-2015

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Sandra Haight

October 2, 2016 at 7:27 PM

Yes, the heart holds and knows all, Joseph. Much truth expressed in just a few words. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra

John Watt

October 2, 2016 at 7:14 PM

Poignant, succinct, and real. Congrats, Joseph ~ John

Beautiful Scars

October 2, 2016 at 10:21 AM

beautiful tanka Joseph- I love these contests I get to read so many old poems I haven't read yet :) Congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Joanna Daniel

October 2, 2016 at 8:35 AM

Nice tanka with a superb last line, Joseph:) congratulations on your top win:)

Kp Nunez

April 27, 2015 at 10:04 AM

Heartrending tanka, Joseph. The five lines captured the agony of the heart and the muse. This echoes my tanka on Heartache. A 7. All the best. Kim :) :)