What's Happened to my Muse?

"Only the Shadow knows for sure" . . .

 

 

 

All alone, I wonder

what's happened to my Muse

Has he left me for another

or gone on a two week cruise

 

I admit my poetry

doesn't sing with passion

My words are never stylish,

nouveau nor in fashion

 

Did he finally conclude

I'm just too plain and boring

Was he dreaming of a poet

more sexy and alluring

 

Has he found the one

who really turns him on

A mermaid or a siren

who never makes him yawn

 

I can only pray my Muse

hasn't fallen beneath a tire,

under the wicked witch's spell

or become a Trump new hire

 

Does anyone have a clue

if my Muse has lost his life

Did anyone see Miss Scarlet

in the Billiards Room with the knife?

Author's Note

Graphics credit: themodernjedi.wordpress.com found on Bing

Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

While I hope your muse finds his way back to your pen, I enjoyed this a lot, the ending was brilliant.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks so much for such a nice comment. After a long day crunching numbers, nice thoughts like yours are like a cold drink of water.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Well, it was you who provided a fine glass to pour it in.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Another wonderful phrase! You definitely have a poetic sensibility that I appreciate!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

You flatter me, thank you.

[MsJewel]

Hoping your muse cruises right back to you Joyce. This is cute and clever and a delight to read! Hugs, Julie

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Julie. I love writing something just for the fun of it. Writing serious tanka for the last few years has really put a crimp in my style. I really appreciate all your comments. You are a good friend.

[Jeannear]

interesting poem I really love the ending

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Jeannear. I wrote this one just for the fun of it. I love to laugh and to make other people laugh. Hope you ae enjoying writing on WC. I will be reading and commenting over the next couple of days - my job keeps me so busy that I have to squeeze poetry in. Have a very nice evening.

[wordman]

well I think when you find the right emotion it will come home like a stray cat
now that being said I loved this poem
Ron

[Joyce S. Greene]

Are you talking about love, Ron? I don't know whether I love my muse but I certainly do appreciate him, at least when he cooperates - which he doesn't do very often anymore. Thanks for dropping by with such nice words.

[wordman]

no I was talking about your muse it comes from emotion either way you look at it

[Joyce S. Greene]

That's a wise thought, Ron. You're right, of course.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Maybe a little French will help lure him back? Thanks, Kelly.

[Lydia Shutter]

First of all, great new icon for you! This is an adorable write. If your muse went on a cruise, the least he could do is take you along. The rhyming helped the lines flow easily. Love the references to the game of "Clue" in this, Joyce! If you ask me, your muse is alive and well and living in your house....he might be playing hide and seek, but he showed himself long enough for your to write this one! I enjoyed it. Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Lydi. I really appreciate your comments. They always make me feel good about myself, and sometimes I really need that. Hope your day was a good one.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Joyce, you know, you might not want to hear this, but I think "he" must have been lured away by the french in Lydia's poetry! Aha, that's what I'm saying!

; )

[Joyce S. Greene]

I'm definitely brushing up on my French, Kelly! Merci, beaucoup!

[Lydia Shutter]

Mon Dieu, ne peut jamais faire confiance à ces muses, pouvez-vous? (en sirotant du vin et en soupirant ici) Translation: My goodness, can never trust those muses, can you? (sipping wine and sighing here) LOL

[Joyce S. Greene]

Nope, never. They slip in and out of your life and never even bother to call to say when they'll be back. Darn muses! lol Thanks for a good laugh!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Joyce, you know, you might not want to hear this, but I think "he" must have been lured away by the french in Lydia's poetry! Aha, that's what I'm saying!

; )

[Pryde Foltz]

I liked this one a lot.
Chuckled throughout.
I think you muse is hiding
hiding right behind you
Boo!!!
good, news
he's in the nude (Blush)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Gosh, I'm going to have to hide that muse from my husband, that's for sure. He might get a bit suspicious if he sees a nude guy hanging around! Thanks for the comment and the laugh, Pryde. I really value your opinion highly.

[Pryde Foltz]

My pleasure Joyce and right back at you.

[ba_mcfarlane]

This is a clever piece of work, I love the last verse....

Does anyone have a clue
if my Muse has lost his life
Did anyone see Miss Scarlet
in the Billiards Room with the knife?

Saucy and subtle, I think that your muse hasn't gone anywhere you didn't wish her to travel......b

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Brian. You know how to say just the right things to make me smile. Love the words, "Saucy and subtle" very much. They make me feel special. Hope your day was a good one and that you are busy writing more of your very fine poetry. Joyce