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Suetang
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since 2001-03-07
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0 posted 2003-08-23 06:29 PM



Picture by Josephine Wall

* * *

There's something I've been missing
For the past month or so
The words that once came easily
Have simply refused to flow

I can't explain why this has happened
But I don't care for it at all
My muse has up and left me
And no longer do I walk tall

It's so hard to explain
How it is I really feel
But a part of me is missing
And my life seems so surreal

So I'll sit here waiting patiently
And hope my muse will soon return
Bringing back my love of writing
A vice that I so dearly yearn

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

© Copyright 2003 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
Kielo
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1 posted 2003-08-23 06:32 PM


.... That's GOOD! If this is you writing without your muse, I hope she comes back soon, because you must be a force to be reckoned with! I know how you feel, though. Hope you manage to keep writing and be happy with what you write.... and soon!

Kielo

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
2 posted 2003-08-23 08:51 PM


Suetang - it'll come back, just sit and close your eyes, dream of things good, and it will come...

BC

Lisann
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since 2001-01-31
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3 posted 2003-08-23 09:38 PM


I know exactly how you feel  as I too have lost my muse.   I'm sorry for your loss but I must say that it has inspired a beautiful piece.  Well done.
garysgirl
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4 posted 2003-08-24 12:30 PM


Sue, even though this is a beautiful poem
to us, I know how you feel. Sometimes it's more of an effort to write than others, isn't it?
Hugs  
Ethel

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02
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5 posted 2003-08-24 12:45 PM


Sue, far from it, but I know what you mean
*smile*
xxoo

Kahlil
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6 posted 2003-08-24 12:46 PM


Sue:  I know what you mean, I haven't even been "able" to write in my journal, that's really bad!  Maybe we're resting before we blossom again, you got a good start with this write.  Best wishes...I'll be watching for you!  ~K~
Patricia
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since 2003-04-06
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7 posted 2003-08-24 12:52 PM


So I'll sit here waiting patiently
And hope my muse will soon return
Bringing back my love of writing
A vice that I so dearly yearn

Your patience paid us well! Muses...they do the darndest things!

Know it, Lived it, and Loved it!

Patricia

Krawdad
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since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597

8 posted 2003-08-24 12:59 PM


I find that the quickest way out of this is to pick up a volume of poetry and start reading.  Preferably some poet you are not familiar with, or at least something you have not read before.  Raw experience may be better, but this is a really good substitute.
I say, read read read.
Or at least that's how I rationalize buying books by the boxfull.  

Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2003-08-24 01:16 PM


Suetang
It is only resting my dear. Lovely write.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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10 posted 2003-08-24 10:05 PM


Hi Sue, this seemed like a very good write to me. I think your muse is just teasing you into thinking she's gone astray.

Hang in there my friend.  Hugs, Marti

Trillium
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11 posted 2003-08-25 01:42 PM


Sue:  There is nothing missing from your poem!  I guess we all have times we don't feel terribly inspired, but you are doing fine!

Betty Lou Hebert

timothysangel1973
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12 posted 2003-08-25 01:49 PM


I think there is a secret vacation Island for muses, because mine leaves quite frequently these days.

...However, this write lacked nothing, so catch that muse and hang on tight...

Tima

vandana
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13 posted 2003-08-25 07:28 PM


enjoy your read
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