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Silent Scream |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Silent Scream In my head dance endless rhymes The pain and promise of my heart's crimes Words and phrases run constant thru my mind But my pen lies silent, my muse having left me behind No release, no purge, a poet with no verse Inspiration becomes an unending curse Like a butterfly that's lost it wings A Stradivarius that has no strings I can write about not being able to write Why cant I put into words these demons I fight Gagged and bound in silent screams Making a nightmare of my rhyme scheme dreams I cant express the love I feel My pen and heart chained in quiet conceal Life's obligations have spoken my choice The loss of a last chance has taken my voice A once fluent muse only speaks now and then Brief relief, still my pen falls solemn again Oh spirit of the muses, hear my desperate plea For I fear there is so little poetry left in me Janet Marie ~~~~~~~~~~~ When your own emptiness is all that's getting through There comes a point when you're not sure why you're still talking I passed that point long ago ... Now I'm sitting here wondering what to say (That you might recognize) Afraid that all these words might scare you away (And break through the disguise) No one ever talks about their feelings anyway Without dressing them in dreams and laughter I guess it's just too painful otherwise Jackson Browne excerpt from "The Late Show" from the CD "Late For The Sky" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
We did it again...posted about the same time I mean... Silent Scream...that's about what it feels like. I miss my muse too. sigh...sometimes it hurts NOT to write. HUGS m'twin... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
There is plenty of poetry left in you, JM, don't doubt it for a minute, your soul is open and generous for your muse to stay away for long. Cor |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
The loss of a last chance has taken my voice Ahhh, gentle soul..there are always other chances and your voice will once again sing with the angels (although you do very well anyway).I love seeing your words flow..very gentle smile |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I understood this so completely it was scary. Not sure which i miss most...the love or it's ability to inspire the word. |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
You sound serious. When I can't write, it's usually because something else is wanting to come out. |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
This poem is evidence enough that you still have poetry left in you. Don't give up! Or else how else will I read more from you?  I like what I have already.Hugs, ~Krista "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Your muse will never leave you for long......it's just an extension of rest that soothes overworked creative thoughts. Your muse is you and you are your muse and together you shall travel the road from imagination to reality for the rest of your days here in this consciousness. You have a talent that can't possibly die.....just a musical note, a whispering breeze, an echo from the past, a favorite smell, yourself in your child's voice, your appreciation for the romance of life, your concern for your friends, the way someone makes you laugh when your day is down, a newborn baby's cry, a mother's love unspared, the sunsets of dreams, the gentle lover's touch, the words of truth spoken at the appropriate time, the morning call of pean larks, being a student of another phase of life, understanding yourself and realizing that you're important to you, the gifts you gave from the heart whatever the price, the whet of your thinking in the moist of the morning, the ray of hope that assures you that you're forever, the expectations that you've already met successfully, the calm that your best penned words bring your heart and soul, your best penned words fulfilling your desire to speak from the fountain of life, a small kindnees shown from an unexpected source, the way the restlessness of the ocean peaks your depth of connection, your stream of consciousness melting into the flow of precious time adding to the building blocks of forever.....and last but not least just always being you when your muse visits....and sharing it with us from the heart........any of those things will spark your muse to portray virtual reality in the most splendid of ways............VANtastic! "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." I don't think I have to tell anyone who wrote that!! Have a nice day my dear poet pet! The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
maybe free verse will free your muse or some patterns like cinquains or acrostics till you're sick of writing them  your verse here doesn't sound like you're without your muse, but I guess you would know better than I enjoyed the read but the your plight |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
dear poet, you will never be silient. Thoughts often need a break. Inspiration is a random beast. What inspires you brown eye's? What teases draws the moth to the flame? Maybe a wishful meeting under the lovers arch! Come to the North in the summer and I will show you the Aurora Borealis on a warm star filled night. If you've never seen the Northern Lights, your muse will be energized for months. Come watch a rain storm hover over the great lakes. In the north when our seasons change, they don't make it subtle... they change with the roar of life renewed. Dear poet your muse is just resting, waiting for the kiss of inspiration.  The kiss that sneaks up from behind. Just let it happen.... Parker [This message has been edited by Parker (edited 07-13-2001).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Janet.....you are poetry my sweet butterfly friend it's in everything you do.....look in the mirror for some inspiration |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh Janet....I know how you feel...but it wont last...you are a true beauty...and that beauty will shine through |
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5_sweet_kisses Junior Member
since 2001-04-20
Posts 49 |
awesome poem  |
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5_sweet_kisses Junior Member
since 2001-04-20
Posts 49 |
awesome poem |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A mutual friend once said, "the poetry writes me!", and this has stuck with me. Your words always radiate your actual lightness of being Janet Marie, and sometimes even a muse needs a rest,so rest well sweet poet, for a new dawn will come and with it a renewed muse and you! This was a tender plea which I am sure will be answered, as we all love your work. If you have a choice to sit down or dance, dance! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I believe there is plenty of poetry left to write...try a little prose til it flows...James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~JanetMarie~ You tickle me ! Keep on moaning and I'm gonna pack up these muses and send 'em to your house ! You got NO problems, honey child ! This is a good ink !  Love you ~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"I cant express the love I feel My pen and heart chained in quiet conceal Life's obligations have spoken my choice The loss of a last chance has taken my voice" Oh JM, I feel like you've written "my" thoughts this last week. I don't know how many times I've picked up a pen and paper, only to walk away with nothing more than a few lines that are not expressing what I want. Do you think our muse's are off frolicking on a vacation again? I'll keep my eye out for a postcard!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Pack a basket lunch Randy will be over to pick you up as soon as he can put the double saddle on. PS bring some raspberry tea. Love Sy |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I absolutely LOVE it when a good poet complains poetically that they can't pen a poem... They usually end up being among their best works...  ... and this is GREAT, JM...  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Let's you and me meander over to Poetry Challenge....see what someone left behind for us to pick up on... your muse and my muse took a hike...they're visiting the Rockies, then on to Alaska to find the bears and whales.... meanwhile, you and I are sitting here, wondering why we can't do anything but pen pieces of longing to have them back and feeling that it's not very appropos to stick a gripe like that, even poetically done, except darn girl, when YOU do it.... you do it very well.... so I won't even try mine.... I'll just read and admire yours! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie--I'm late again..and everyone has said what I was going to say...especially Eric..Hugs and love to you!!! |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
I know with excruciating detail what you describe. What has worked for me is to work with it... do "like the Eskimos do": when you're hungry, you eat; when you're tired, you sleep... if you "can't write" for now, don't -- maybe you're simply trying to hard? Perhaps another medium, for a while, is the key? When I can't write a song, even though I REALLY want to, I'll focus on another angle, altogether -- read a non-fiction book or research something on the Internet... something COMPLTETELY different and removed from my first love... then, almost like magic, I'll find that my Muse misses me and starts to pester me for attention again. Once I've turned the tables, suddenly, it's flowing all over again. Maybe it's just the metaphysics and logic of things that when "too much emphasis" is placed on one thing, "other things suffer"...? As long as you remain open-minded and bend with the temporary change, I've got a feeling that your Muse will happily jump right back into your lap. I think ethome nailed a lot of valuable points, for there are ALWAYS things to write about, but perhaps it's just the mind and spirit which need a break from your "present pattern of experience"? Hope this sparks some thought and helps you out a little... I always look forward to your writings, personally, so know simply that everything happens for a reason. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you all for these wonderful, caring and kind replies...I truly appreciate the advice and encouragement... and I know you must tire of hearing me whine about my moody muse... I know writers block is all part of the game and no one is immune to it..(except maybe Marge)(woman of many muses) *wink* but this is the worst I've had and its so frustrating...the ideas, words and rhymes are there, in my head...but I cant get them to paper the way I both used to and need to... I used to write 3 a day...now its been 2 poems in almost 3 months *sigh* anyway...enough of my whining... THANK YOU ALL...I will take all the advice and encouragement to heart. peace and poetry love ya all in poetry land jm Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Janet Marie- I know from experience that it isn't any fun when your muse decides to take a vacation without you; but don't worry, my friend...I have a feeling yours isn't very far away... In the meantime, it looks like Marge has got ya covered with her little gals..LOL.  We both know how much fun they can be...  This is a great write, my friend.. big hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 07-13-2001).] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Well hello there beautiful! I've missed you too. (I got my lovely card, and what smiles you bring J, what smiles). - For screaming out loud, you ARE poetry, your plea, your every word a bit of it all, yeah lady, I for one appreciate every sliver of thought you care to share. Please be well. *Peace sweet one. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Yes, I've been through this, know exactly what you mean, Janet Marie and I can tell you that the words will always come no matter what because we are poets, writers and it's in our blood. Sometimes they will move in another direction and we move in other directions and we search for them, feeling lost but oh, when they return we are so blessed. Good poetry takes work, sometimes they can't just be churned out everyday, day after day you know? Your words are original, your own, no one else's, it will never leave you, remember that, never. You'll always have the muse, it's just sleeping. Thank you for sharing these very special thoughts with us. [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 07-14-2001).] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
It seems to be like that Holly wood writers strike around here, everyone's muses have got up and left. I can well relate to this, but they say that writing with some one can help bring that inspiration back. I am up to try a duet if you want. We don't have to post it, we could just do a few experiments. Might help both of us out of a rut. "Here I am in prison,here I am with a ball and chain There is whiskey in the jar-o" Traditional irish song. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Janet Marie, When you can no longer feel...then and only then will it be time to give up....you bleed your words across the page for all to read and enjoy, or cry or laugh...what ever the setting, you do it well with a mighty pen but a soft heart.....a heart that writes what it feels....  dear poet....you have a beautiful talent...never doubt that...be well.... Lauren ****** Nothing Beautiful In This World |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
"For I fear there is so little poetry left in me" You are a poet extraordinaire, with much left to give. Now me on the other hand... You take care my friend!"Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Janet I know this feeling well... but, my dear friend if you've lost your muse... if she has gone on a leave of absence, then who wrote this marvelous write? Whenever anyone writes with such passion as you just did... that IMHO is good poetry. The voice in this read was a bit sad and forlorned but, a voice it was non-the-less...I stand and applaud  with much admiration! I don't know you too well....but, if this is not your best, WoW! I'm looking forward to reading more.... more... more.... Love and peace ((~.~)) |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Hi! Janet, I don't know you very well... but, for a person who's muse has gone on a leave of abscence.... you've painted a mighty great portrait. The voice sounds sad and forlorn but it made for a great write. If this was not written by your muse... then whoever wrote it knew what she was doing to touch me deeply. I've been there and this piece is lyrical and quite well done. I applaud an exquisite write! Love and peace ((~.~)) |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
JM, Many of us seem to have a case of the summer time muse blues. I can relate to the feeling of a loss for words. Your poetry is too good to stay on hold for long. Don't worry it's still there, just taking a break refueling for more. Hugs, Deb |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you all SO VERY MUCH....for these sweet and generous replies and encouragement of my moody muse. Forgive me for taking so long to get back to this... my sister had surgery and I am running back and forth helping her out for a while. Forgive me missing so many of the poems in here as well. I will try and get caught up soon. Love to Poetry Land  jmWhen your own emptiness is all thats getting through |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where in the tarnation are the (...'s )??????? I do believe I have heard this silent scream of yours and heck, I have even heard the not so silent ones as well!!!!  I won't tell if you don't though. LOL ALTHOUGH ........... !!!!Hey puff, this was a wonderful write and I told you that when you read it to me. I even had a certain little "Powder Queen" read it to me as well. I do so love the rhyme and the cadence in this one and of course when you mix it with that "MOTH" emotion base of yours it reads like a silent beacon of absolute enlightment. But of course you knew that. Now dust of that ol' muse of yours and treat us another one. 2 every 3 months is NOT enough. Love ya kiddo |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
JM~ I think my muse and yours both went on vacation at the same time!!! I hope they come back to us both very soon, Lord how I know this feeling now Janet. Hugs to you dear poetess, and know that I am in the backround reading.....and learning from everyone else's wisdom. HUGS!!! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'I can write about not being able to write Why cant I put into words these demons I fight Gagged and bound in silent screams Making a nightmare of my rhyme scheme dreams' First of all, J...I want to apologize because I could have SWORN that I replied to this...and, I will say that you have penned some rather accurate lines about this subject...funny how we can write about not being able to write, but that's about it sometimes...but, you've done an excellent job here, J...as always...a perfect illustration of the absent muse...great rhyme and cadence in the famous JM style...without the (...), of course... k  it was love that first drew me, |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Close your eyes unto the night There dreams the dreams of sight to write Be at one with self and all Then words upon your page will fall Though empty life may sometimes feel and loneliness the master Let moments happiness we steal and veer far from disaster. Remember, we can always give a topic to write on and help you if need be, never feel alone while we are all here to read, feel and live. Nice write, great work and don't stop. Rick |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Music soothes the savage breast perhaps nature will do the rest. |
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