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The Strapping of the Wench
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The Strapping of the Wench |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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In hiding place I found my muse made of pewter air I breathed her in like cool and dark chocolate from the Frigidaire My muse WAS there but she’s not fair now she’s stuck in scenery of heart between the tender nape of neck and the garden afraid to start She is part of the transformation in movement out the door the sound she makes cries free me and then hold me evermore Twirl she says in softest voice to me with an evil wink then lifts her pretty skirt off floor and dances in my ink I brush her off my shoulder in her next whim then I find she is flapping arms and darting tongue in rhythm from behind I’m tired of chasing after her can’t she see I need a break my words are screaming in my head and what comes out now just seems fake She jokes a lot when I am down thinking she’ll get me laughing but if I could catch that wicked wench she would get a real good strapping ------ Reposted for my muse who only shows up on her schedule, not mine |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
. . . and a good strapping she richly deserves, whack her one for me. We all have the same kind of Muse troubles you have so ingeniously given us, but most of us aren't talented enough to face them down as you have here. I have learned to admire your poetry. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
gorgeous! my muse is a selfish little wench too - bah she hasn't talked to me in years, until lately  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
May I just say ... I love this? I do. Alison |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Love this as I do all I've come to read of your work. U R amazing! ebm |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Made me smile, and giggle... and think of Tinkerbelle with PMS. Moody muses!!    |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh hooray for you! Such a fun poem Martie. I can almost picture you listening very closely, or maybe shaking your head and wondering why your muse shows up so unexpectedly. Either way, you both compliment each other and it's wonderful to read you like this. Hugs to you and your whimsical muse. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ha! Yep, she's a pesky little critter at times. A fun and enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.  "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
My muse will never stay still long enough for me to catch her... . Enjoyed this! Best~ Amaryllis |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Your words will never seem fake. many expressions of muse illustration just proves it's always there. Love it! Also reminds me of Janet and her expressions of muse movements... Eric |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hehe, smiling BIG here Martie... really enjoyed thank you. "Reposted for my muse who only shows up on her schedule, not mine" I know what you mean here. and hugsmxx |
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Dakota Member
since 2000-05-25
Posts 125New York |
I think everyone here can relate that sometimes our Muse fails to Amuse. Very nice! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Having seven cats, I'm sick and tired of mews. Huh? You said muse? Oops..sorry!  I like it! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Yes! Poets often think of our Muse as female, as such it might be a good idea to remember Friedrich Nietzsche's concept in "Also sprach Zarathustra;" when Zarathustra while struggling on the path of life encounters the Witch, she advises him, "When thou goest to woman, take thy whip." |
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