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Who stole my muse

Who stole my muse? Did a stranger come at night as I slept? Did the oscillating weather changing the warm to cold, freeze my budding words to write? Did the daily stress pile up like dirty laundry, blocking the beauty that I usually see? Or did my muse just take a vacation, to some place that I would rather be? Heidi Sands 3/21/24 (C)opyright

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/25/2024 2:21:00 AM

We all wonder at times, but this resulting poem is beautiful:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/25/2024 5:35:00 AM

Thank you Joanna. I appreciate your comments. I hope you have a nice day :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 3/22/2024 5:36:00 PM

May be it/he/she went to visit another friend's muse :-)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/23/2024 4:52:00 AM

That could be what happened Abdullah! Thank you :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/21/2024 8:56:00 PM

Perhaps these lines will spark yonder Muse to return home, Heidi. Sure hope so. Faith and Strength, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2024 5:21:00 AM

That would be good Gershon. Still waiting ... Thank you :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/21/2024 6:58:00 PM

Sometimes I do wonder where my muse has been. The only consolation is that it returns to me stronger than before.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2024 5:21:00 AM

That is good to know. Stronger than ever would be good. Thank you my friend :)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/21/2024 5:55:00 PM

Muses always come back. I enjoyed your poem of a mischievous muse.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2024 5:20:00 AM

That is good to hear. Thank you Hilda :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/21/2024 5:45:00 PM

what a fun read about the ever elusive muse. Great questions. A few weeks ago, mine took that vacation you mentioned. GRRR! I especially liked the imagery in this line: Did the daily stress pile up like dirty laundry Outstanding Heidi. enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2024 5:19:00 AM

Thank you Sara. I appreciate your kind comment and feedback :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/21/2024 1:07:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this fun "Muse" write. Yes, a muse can go on vacation wanting some time off. It can also get stressed out & not like to write. How do I know you ask??? Because mine goes on vacation from time to time. It also gets stressed out/will not write. This write looks like your muse is OK.... Have blessed day writing away............

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 1:21:00 PM

Hi Paula. You are absolutely right. That is what my muse does. Thank you for your kind comment and understanding, my friend. Blessings :)

Silent One

Date: 3/21/2024 12:57:00 PM

I think there is a muse thief... but they always bring it back.. but take it again lol

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 1:19:00 PM

That's what it feels like my friend . I hope the thief brings it back soon. This has been too long. I hope you are having a nice day :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/21/2024 11:52:00 AM

Dear Heidi, Your poem captures the frustration and mystery of losing inspiration. I liked the imagery of a stolen muse, which relates to anyone who has felt creatively blocked. I loved how your words evoke the struggle of balancing life's demands with the longing for artistic expression. It's a thoughtful reflection on the fleeting nature of creativity and the quest to reclaim it. I have been there many times! - Blessings, Daniel

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 12:56:00 PM

Thank you Daniel. My life is not the same without creating. I appreciate your kind , understanding comment :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/21/2024 8:09:00 AM

I figure the muse is a time share…we are not a-muse-d! ;)

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 12:55:00 PM

I am not amused either lol. Thanks Kim :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/21/2024 7:31:00 AM

Sometimes our muse decides to go on vacation, but so many other things can stop our muse, Very nicely penned Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 7:38:00 AM

True. Many things can stop our muse and when things combine it is very difficult. Thank you for your understanding comment. I hope you have a nice day :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/21/2024 7:06:00 AM

I agree with Vijay ... "Your muse is shining on your page", Heidi ... you have nothing to worry about ... - A holiday in a warm place ... could tempt me :) - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 7:12:00 AM

Thanks. It has been difficult to write about anything, so I wrote about this. Yes. A warm place is certainly tempting. More snow coming on the weekend. I appreciate your comment ! Hugs :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/21/2024 6:43:00 AM

Your muse is shining on your page, my friend. I like how you described its whereabouts--in splendid metaphors: freeze my budding words--piled up laundry--vacationing-- You made the point brilliantly, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/21/2024 7:02:00 AM

Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your comment. I hope you have a bright , enjoyable day :)