MUSE MADNESS

Disparages; relationships

MUSE MADNESS

 

MUSE MADNESS

The moon hides behind silver ribbons

Tis a mild winter eve

Street lamps alight reflect

Off the damp cobblestones

A slight mist humbles to the ground

An eerie glow persists

 

I walk alone

Tis ghostly in the town

And in my notions

I agonize over my muse’s madness

Of recent, her doings

Lead me to muddle

She asserts I consider a reconcile

With my former lover

Who did abuse me

 

Her craze frightens me

Dark veils my psyche

My intention is clear

As the nightly northern star

I resent this man

And all his lies and tricks

 

My muse had better be conscious

Or I will lose my grace with her

 

I sit for a while

And sharpen my senses

Whilst I watch the moon’s silver ribbons

Til the first peek of purple dawn

Purges my spirit

 

 

Author's Note

This is fiction...thanks for reading

Reviews

[M. J. Smith]

They test us, these infuriating spirits of the arts. Times there are when I've wished I could shake mine silly! Ah well, such is the life of a poet.
A soul lost in darkness, haunting words, she led you well on this outing.

[Ada]

This poem almost reads like 2 in one...one poem dealing with the ghostly cold season and another dealing with an ex...interesting approach.to blend them together.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Ada for stopping by and reviewing my poem!!
Best
Betty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I look at the picture and think "Hello darkness, my old friend"
the darkness can be a friend if we shut out relationships that abuse our psyche.
there is quiet, there is peace, there is a reckoning that we are not how we are treated....
we are strong, loving...we are poets who care and deserve that same care back.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes! absolutely correct, but spousal relationships can be tricky at times.... Thank you J.
Best, B

[Lisasview]

Abuse comes in many many forms..
This is the first time I am reading your work and I do like it..
Makes me think which is always good.
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

Than you so much for stopping by and a nice review…
Happy New Year!

[jennifer little]

great write i enjoyed reading it i can relate to this i was in a 5 year realationship
and another for 2 years they were both abusive

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for stopping by and reviewing my poem!
Best, Betty

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I wonder why anyone remains in an abusive situation. Although I wouldn't begin to deem that a "relationship" by any stretch of the imagination. I enjoyed your write and even though I understand it as fiction I felt empathy for the protagonist. My muse writes my wife love letters and poetry so I'm pretty safe there. (smile)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Fabian, appreciate your reviews
Happy New Year!
B.

[Gee]

Tis a lovely piece and I'm glad you are not entertaining the thought of returning to an abusive relationship
Hope you are well and happy New year to you when it dawns

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much Gee, and no I’m. It in an abusive relationship! Happy New Years Eve! Be safe
Best to you
B.

[Gee]

I'm glad you are an abuse free zone :)))

[Betty Hermelee]

I.m just fine , enjoying. Life!🙂

[William Michael Reeves]

A new dawn purges. If only life were so simple. Shake off the toxins of yesterday. I'm glad you point out if something you've written is fiction. Men have a way of messing up even our fictions. I do my best to inspire. I like the humbling mist hanging heavy in the moonlight.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much for your review
Best
Betty

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem dear Betty.
"I sit for a while
And sharpen my senses
Whilst I watch the moon’s silver ribbons
Til the first peek of purple dawn"
I loved the ending. Us, seeking the purple dawn. We like the walk toward her. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote
Purges my spirit

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for such a lovely comment dear John and have a lovelier New Year🍾🍾🍾🍾

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem dear Betty, and you are welcome.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A very nice piece of thought provoking poetry. The character in the piece should file divorce papers and hand them to their muse for the vile rotten advice they gave. A very strong work B.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much for your review Carlos.
Happy New Year!
B