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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

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Date: 10/8/2020 9:45:00 AM
Hi Sam, I like this poem - well penned my friend. Keep safe and well done on your placement. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/15/2020 3:15:00 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.
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Date: 8/15/2020 9:42:00 AM
I like the imagery in this, Sam, and its pace and unforced, easy rhyme...congrats!
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Date: 8/14/2020 8:11:00 PM
This time with congrats. Take a victory lap! Blessings ~ John
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2020 8:26:00 PM
Thank you! Iwas so happy to be able to enter this into another contest. High fives around the base path! Blessings my friend!
Date: 8/14/2020 10:58:00 AM
Mono rhyme is so difficult but you made it interesting SAM, quite an accomplishment, congrats on a nice placement!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2020 1:16:00 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!
Date: 8/10/2020 10:54:00 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
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Date: 7/30/2020 3:10:00 AM
Brilliantly composed Sam, if this doesn't score high I'll eat my hat lol Over Fork Over Tom
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Date: 7/29/2020 1:48:00 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.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2020 8:33:00 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!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/29/2020 2:17:00 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.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/29/2020 2:00:00 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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