The Tenth Muse

The Tenth Muse

Restless spirit of imagination sending daily inspirations
No procrastination for her assignations;
Sees every clue in her investigations – 20/20 education
Tomatoes on freeway ramps variation – daisies in sidewalk perpetuation –
Sunflowers in desert’s appreciation – no gardens – miracles of propagation;
Sees her nine sisters in bright constellations – catches their light in appreciation;
Earthbound muse for words illustration -knows no boundaries - no nation;
Building verses and lyrics for preservation – Oh the sweetest of sensations;
Sometimes, when not looking, takes a vacation – postcards to home with interpretations –
Hoping she’s close in a “stay-cation” – just resting my pen in preparation
When blankness engulfs in contemplation – leading to verses from meditation;
No naps or nonsense in this situation when my muse calls – come with no hesitation!
Stomping her foot in desperation demanding poems as just compensation;
Perhaps a little adoration draws her back to remedy this alliteration;
Bringing some vindication for her exasperation
Best friend, mentor of fascination, her reassuring presence relieves stagnation!
A magnification of her personification!

7-29-20
Contest: Muse N/A
# of lines - 17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Proxenos Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Hi Sam, I like this poem - well penned my friend. Keep safe and well done on your placement. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gaul Avatar
August 15, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Sam, I am now convinced that you'll never exhaust all your "tions" while the rest of us struggle. Seriously, this is clever and crafty work well deserving of placement. Kudos to you.
Carber Avatar
August 15, 2020 at 9:42 AM
I like the imagery in this, Sam, and its pace and unforced, easy rhyme...congrats!
Watt Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 8:11 PM
This time with congrats. Take a victory lap! Blessings ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 8:26 PM
Thank you! Iwas so happy to be able to enter this into another contest. High fives around the base path! Blessings my friend!
Hamilton Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Mono rhyme is so difficult but you made it interesting SAM, quite an accomplishment, congrats on a nice placement!
Kauffman Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM
Thank you John! I appreciate your feedback and the placement. Sometimes my muse takes me on a crazy ride through rhyme. I had so much fun crafting this poem and then making it make sense! Sending you blessings!
Watt Avatar
August 10, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Sam, this creation brings elation and a sensation of poetic palpitation! Love the ride your muse took you on in your musings about the muses. A great write, one you should be very proud of ~ John
Cunningham Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 3:10 AM
Brilliantly composed Sam, if this doesn't score high I'll eat my hat lol Over Fork Over Tom
Devonshire Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 1:48 PM
Just look at the many types of inspiration you receive from your "10th Muse," Sam! I love it, especially the line about your muse stomping her foot, demanding "compensation" via poems. Excellent writing! Best wishes in the contest.
Kauffman Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 8:33 PM
That is so hard Carolyn. Not being able to be with sick family members is emotionally draining. Know that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your gracious support and messages! And yes, it will end!
Devonshire Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 2:17 PM
You're so creative, Sam! I'm well, but regret not being able to visit sick family members. One way or another, the pandemic will end.
Kauffman Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Hi Carolyn! Hope you are well! Thank you for your lovely message and best wishes. Was just taking a break and smiling at the image of my muse stomping her foot. Glad you liked that image too! Blessings dear friend!
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