Richard Pickett Poet Rhyme

The Mythical Nine

To one who places pen to paper,
one may work the whims of Terpsichore

Those who write a witty Chastushka,
may be hearing the voice of Polyhymnia

Those who give thought to a Fibonacci,
could possibly have heard of Melpomene

Those who claim fame to stanzas Ottava Rima,
pen with the hand of the Goddess Urania

Those who sing Limericks so funny you know,
are guided by laughter, the breeze of Erato

One of my favorites, the five line Lanterne,
inspiration may be given, from dear old Enterpe

If one were to write a poem of music you see,
could be hearing the tune from Calliope 

Three lines of ten,seven and six, Kimo
could be writing the lines from the heavenly Clio

The last style I'll speak is that of Choka,
I get my vibes form Celestial Thalia

Here are a few of the forms, a poet uses,
with the inspiration from the Nine Mythical Muses

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Sara Kendrick December 31, 2009 at 6:17 AM Interesting write in this one. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem "Opportunity". I hope the clouds lift from my state long enough for me to appreciate something that only happens once in 19 years and for you I hope the weather is clear. I will have to look up some of these Mythical Muses. Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 31, 2009 at 5:57 AM Great information Taz.. I never knew all this mythical muses history.. such a great write here ..hope many read to enjoy some forms of poetry that are rarely used... u managed to rhyme your couplet lines very well too.. enjoyed .. HNY 2010 with blessings... luv... creativity ... friendship... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.