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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2009-04-19 11:51 AM


         
Artist: Sophie Anderson

Dear Muse
by Linda L. Dowd

The passion burns within me,
for composing the perfect poem.
But my feathered quill equivocates,
~ Be it nature, heart, or home?

Should I write of fairy realms,
to stir the imagination?
~ Or poems with a spiritual bent?
~ Or ones of inspiration?

My youthful inner child,
could write rhymes of fun and play.
~ Where gaiety and laughter,
are the order of the day.

At times I pen poetic forms.
~ While at others ~ none at all.
My muse is quite capricious,
and often makes the call!

What fine poetic treasures,
might there be in her word purse?
~ Romantic ones from days of yore?
~ Or contemporary verse?

I write stories from the Dark Side,
and songs from Side of Light.
But today I am confounded,
as to which genre I should write!

~ * ~

Dear Muse,

If you happen to be listening,
I am asking this of you,
Help me write the perfect poem,
~ ‘Cause I don’t know what to do!

.



[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-21-2009 02:32 PM).]

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critical mass
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1 posted 2009-04-19 11:53 AM


Nice writing about writing.

Enjoyed this.

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2009-04-19 12:42 PM


critical mass ~

Thank you! I enjoy writing ~ and reading ~ poems about poets writing poetry!

Love & Poet Light,

EA



Joe Houck
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3 posted 2009-04-20 04:37 AM


Hi Linda!

Great stuff, I love reading writing about writing and reading!

i don't think there's such thing as a perfect poem, that's why we all have to keep writing... Thank Goodness. =)

Prasad Nataraj
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4 posted 2009-04-20 08:31 AM


English being my second language, its hard for me to even write in proper grammar. Lol. Prefect poetry, I am off with my joggers shoes on. All the very best Linda. Let us know with your prefect poem attempt. This one is lovely read.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

Chalmette Guy
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5 posted 2009-04-20 08:51 AM


I totally understand this, and enjoy reading about the process of writing and the inspiration.
Well done here.

Oklahoma Rose
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6 posted 2009-04-20 09:03 AM


Well, my friend, now matter what you write about, you write it well. This is a cute poem to your muse. Did she listen to you?
jeannefiedler
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7 posted 2009-04-20 10:44 AM


Your rhymes are perfect.  Such music. I can also definitely relate to the meaning. I also love the picture. HOw beautiful!
suthern
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8 posted 2009-04-20 05:17 PM


Well.... *G* If you're taking requests???

One of each, please... daily!! LOL (I never did care for moderation. LOL)

I love this, lady... and your muse must listen... for your work is always perfect! *S*

nakdthoughts
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9 posted 2009-04-20 05:22 PM


Left me smiling on a very dreary day ~~


M

Klassy Lassy
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10 posted 2009-04-21 01:13 AM


I see your muse standing there  like a 60's girl with sleek hair, head tilted, eyes glancing skyward, as she taps her forefinger against her lips.  It didn'take her long to set your thoughts to paper...and quite poetically!  

Do you think she would be any good at locating my errant muse, who has vanished in the archives?     

  ~K

Suncleaver
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11 posted 2009-04-21 05:23 AM


Nice poem Linda.

But my muse is always close.

Bill Charles
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12 posted 2009-04-21 12:46 PM


Linda - you don't have to ask for help which poem to write, as they are all excellent. Write what you feel on a certain day whether it be romance, fun, dark, or whatever...

BC

HopeS
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13 posted 2009-04-21 01:10 PM


Your words always flow with a beautiful glow

Hope

LindsayP
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14 posted 2009-04-22 12:14 PM



Help me write the perfect poem,
~ ‘Cause I don’t know what to do!

Now Linda that is just not true. You don't have to ask anyone anything about writing

poetry for you write the best of us all.
Love you dear lady.

Lindsay

sewasham
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15 posted 2009-04-22 04:16 PM


EA, just pick a subject you do them all proud. Take care and Have fun. Steve

P.S. maybe your muse went the same place as effjayel's hair. hehe.


steavenr
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16 posted 2009-04-22 10:33 PM


methinks that the best of all is that you write...as Steve said...you are definitely good at them all...just follow your heart...it is the truest muse of them all...just keep shining bright for the rest of us to read...please, please, please...
Robert E. Jordan
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17 posted 2009-04-22 10:41 PM


Yo dear Linda,

I'd like to see you write one from the dark side.  

This poem moves along very well.

Love Bobby

Billie Cullimore
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18 posted 2009-04-23 06:18 PM


This is so delightful, I could not help but smile it was so like how I feel at times.
You do good work.
Billie C.

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2009-04-23 08:03 PM


I read each and every one of your touching replies! Not only do I like your poetry ~ I like all of you! Thank you very much!!!

Love & Poet Light,

EA

Eirian
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20 posted 2009-04-24 05:09 AM


That is fantastic! I can only hope to one day have anywhere near your talent.


Earth Angel
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21 posted 2009-04-24 08:58 AM


Eirian ~

Oh, my! That is a very generous compliment  coming from someone who penned "Night Beauty"!!! I loved it!

Thank you! ~ and have a fabulous day!


EA

latearrival
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22 posted 2009-04-24 05:12 PM


"Help me write the perfect poem,
‘Cause I don’t know what to do!"


Linda, Earth angel, I have never seen less than a perfect poem from you.You have a multi talented muse because you are mulit faceted like a diamond. latearrival.

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2009-04-24 06:34 PM


latearrival ~

Martyjo, if ever you arrive late ~ it is always fashionably!

Your style brings a smile!

Smiling here! ~ Thank you!

Love & Light
~ and a big warm hug,

Linda


Windhover
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24 posted 2009-04-25 02:53 PM


"Help me write the perfect poem,
~ ‘Cause I don’t know what to do!"

If you expect me to believe that... then you must think I came down in the last shower of rain.
I've yet to come across a mediocre offering from your pen Milady.

D.

rad802
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25 posted 2009-04-25 04:07 PM


When in doubt, type faster.  

Rick Delmonico

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26 posted 2009-04-25 06:51 PM


Nice poem dear friend and perfect penned.


Theresia

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2009-04-26 10:07 AM


Windhover ~

Thank you, Sir Poet Knight! That is mighty high praise coming from a poet the likes of you! 'Angel' curtseys.

Love & Poet Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2009-04-26 10:11 AM


rad ~

Hi, Rick! Yeppers! I acutally understand that! I've done it myself at times. I'll write furiously right through that dang old writer's block! Lots of nonsensical stuff will come pouring out ~ and then voila ~ A poem is born!


LInda


Earth Angel
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29 posted 2009-04-26 10:13 AM


Charismatic One ~

Theresia! Well bless your sweet soul! What a pleasant surprise! I hope you have been well and happy!

Thank you!

Giving you a warm, welcome-back hug and a humongous smiley face!


Linda

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