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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-01-19 08:30 AM

The Male Muse

Most think the muse is a She
Wafting words quite easily,
And yes, She has visited me
Sometimes O so steadily

But muses indeed can be male
Lending thoughts without fail
They keep me from feeling stale
Putting wind to my sail.

I talk of Neil and Rod so much
Two by whom I’ve felt their touch
How do they know the words to speak?
Do you suppose a muse they seek?

Both are poets, musicians fine
Here, feel the fire, pour the wine
Sit beside the muses, and me
Loosen up in heart’s harmony.

Not all poets are singers, true
Not all singers find words’ ensue
When you can find a poet’s song
His own words’ write belong.

I’ll listen to an artist sing your write,
But would rather your voice pen the night
Let me listen to the song of your heart
In poetic verse, it’s a good start.

Perhaps our voices do not lend sound
To be singers with careers renown,
But allow my words to sing to you
As yours steadily carry me through…

©Karilea Rilling Jungel
19 January 2002

Janet Marie
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1 posted 2002-01-19 09:10 AM

Ahhh yes....our poets who put their words to music and harmony....so many times Ive found inspiration in Jackson and Van ... and yes...your Rod Mc.
I had to smile at the title of this and your first lines...I have had more debates with fellow poets over what to call ones muse? I have always said "my" muse...that was born to me...is a "she" of course...and assumed it would be a "he" for the men poets...his muse...
but the outside muses that we find our inspiration in,-- those are usually our most giving muses ... the ones that light a fire in the muse that lives inside us.
Does any of this make sense LOL...tis waaaay to early to be philosophical..I havent had me tea yet

See how you get me thinking with your muse's lovely musings!!!
MUSE ON

It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken ...
for handing you a heart worth breakin'

~nickleback~

Enchantress
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2 posted 2002-01-19 09:15 AM

See now Karilea...you have me thinking...I never considered the fact that I may indeed have a male muse, but, now I am going to be listening more carefully, just in case!
Good write, and I love Rod, his music and his writing. Wonderful thoughts here Karilea!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2002-01-19 09:52 AM

Well I guess I'm greedy cuz sometimes I think my muse is male, other times female.....lol.....perhaps twins??? Very splendid write Karilea. *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

strbbux
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4 posted 2002-01-19 09:59 AM

Sunshine very good thought here to consider, I always wonder where the words come from, and I always consider my Muse to be God, I suppose it could be different for each individual. very nice piece here, floria

Martie

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5 posted 2002-01-19 10:33 AM

Karilea--Inspiration comes from so many different sources for me, to name them would be folly...Loved the musical imput your muse had with this one!

catalinamoon

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6 posted 2002-01-19 06:52 PM

You know I love this. For so many reasons.
Sandra

Larry C

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7 posted 2002-01-19 06:56 PM

Karilea,
Thought provoking...hmmmm.

Mistletoe Angel

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8 posted 2002-01-19 06:57 PM

(smiles) Ooohhhhhhh...this is soooooo wonderfully thought-provoking, sweet friend, yes, yes, throughout time many men became bards that always sung their songs to their ladies and to the world, and troubadours, and I believe we all have part of that voice in our Muses. (smiles) I usually find much of my Muse to be feminine, but I too see some male in mine! (kiss on cheek) Wonderful expressive poem, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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9 posted 2002-01-19 06:59 PM

My muse has always been a female
It's been that way from birth.
The first was Mother Nature and
The second...Mother Earth.

It's always been a lady who
Has helped my pen to rhyme
And the only one to stop it
Is that evil Father Time!!!

Mysteria

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10 posted 2002-01-19 07:51 PM

Now Karilea you "know" I know one of those inspirations well, and his words came to him just as easily as you seem to find yours. Remind me to tell you the story about my white shoe one time!

Now, I am not sure what the heck my muse is, but I do know I am inspired instantly by art, and music, does that have gender? Muse on dear lady, for whomever he is he serves his purpose well.

~* CARPE' DIEM *~

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