Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

What If It Is Not Even Poetry

Why rhyme you ask? 
Because it is fun, it is easy, and my mind is broken.
SCREECH……………………………………
Stop that! I warn myself. We have had more than enough of that.
Trixie picks up a feather duster and plucks a feather 
There is a savage warning on her face. 
I cringe.

Why write poetry?  
Because to not write it is to not be in touch with ourselves at all
I say with shaky confidence
Waiting for someone to bop me on the head for saying this.
Trixie puts on her Groucho Marx mask and wiggles her eyes.
I feel greatly relieved that I have gotten away with this thought.
She narrows her eyes, and I look away. Scared.
Are other people terrified of their muses or is it just me?

But what if it is not even poetry?
I ask myself. It comes out as the BIG question.
The one I always think of, but rarely feel brave enough to voice.
It matters not, I assure myself.
My fans are forgiving.
They will forgive me this too.
Trixie begins figure skating on the desk.
She is wearing a pink tutu with glitzy sparkles.
We are okay, she assures me. Let's do this.

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Richard Lamoureux November 3, 2019 at 7:14 AM Fun but serious at the same time. I think those of us who write have our insecurities. It’s the part that keeps us connected to our humanity. Caren Krutsinger November 3, 2019 at 11:01 AM We have to stay true to our vulnerable selves for sure.

Kim Rodrigues November 1, 2019 at 9:21 PM Fun as always! This Trixie’s a hoot! Caren Krutsinger November 2, 2019 at 2:01 PM Trixie was jumping in my peripheral vision, taking over, making loud noises, and scaring me gently.

Pace Ink-U-Script November 1, 2019 at 4:45 PM Thank you for sharing this piece of art. I needed this indeed for future motivation. Enjoyed! INK Caren Krutsinger November 2, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thank you very much. I appreciate this.

Jan Allison November 1, 2019 at 4:08 PM you and Trixie do a great job whatever form or style you choose to write Caren and I say right on or is that write on :-) hugs jan xx Caren Krutsinger November 1, 2019 at 4:14 PM I always like to say "write on" Jan. Thank you.