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When There Is No Inspiration

I lock my eyes, the flesh, false eyes,
And my ears that drown in idle lies
And block eyes of every hair strand,
And declare curfew in the entire brand. 

Only my mind’s eye, the fair eye,
From top to dusty toe, now can fly
To find the wispy culprit,  that walls 
Muses — coming with enticing tales. 

If he fails to sap that tasteless knave,
To the junkyard, heart’s murky cave,
He wades like a fish through debris  
And brings me leftovers by Calliope. 

I burn, breathe and make them agile, 
And mail you, to see you softly smile. 


* A 3rd Place*  in the following contest (judged on Oct. 8, 2020)

Oct. 4, 2020
When there is no inspiration Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsor: Silent One

Copyright © Newton Ranaweera | Year Posted 2020

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 10/10/2020 3:25:00 AM congrats on your win dear poet, have a blessed day. Login to Reply Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/15/2020 2:27:00 PM Thank you so much, Pixie, for your lovely comment!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/8/2020 11:14:00 AM - Congratulations on your great 3rd place in the contest, my friend Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/9/2020 2:47:00 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, for your kind revisit and the comment!!

Silent One Date: 10/8/2020 8:13:00 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/8/2020 5:30:00 PM Thank you so much, Silent One, for considering this piece for placement!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/7/2020 2:33:00 AM - When there is no inspiration it can feel dark ... your poem feels dark, Newton - Great written for the contest ... best for a win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/7/2020 6:05:00 AM Sure, we do, Anne-Lise!! Thank you so much for this sweet comment in this dark moment!!