Muses

Of the poets, performers, scholars

From the ancient world 

Not much is known

Except the inspiration they were graced with

Was the same as our own

Each scholar has his illumination

Each performer his own spark

Each poet his muse

And all are infused

From the dawn of time

With breath and life

Hope and form

By the Nine:

The poets have four sisters

Who grant them with their words-

Euterpe who sings to those

Who pen down lyric lines

Erato the lover

Friend to those whose heart is not their own

Polyhymnia in her high temple

Priestess of the poets

And enduring Calliope

Who can inspire endless lines

Of perfect epic poetry

The performers have three sisters

Who burden them with creativity-

Thalia who loves to laugh

Gives comedians their edge

Melpomene who has suffered much

With her tragedies moves men to tears

And graceful Terpsichore

Has followers that dance and sing

For crowds innumerable

The scholars have two sisters

Who teach them all they know-

Urania of the stars and sky

Loves those who seek to understand the universe

And proud, sorrowful Clio

Ensures all history is recorded

That mankind may never forget

So when you lack inspiration

Do not fret or despair

Look to the ancient army of illumination

Their collected knowledge and creativity

And if you are a scholar- learn

If you are a performer- dance and sing

If you are a poet- write 

Reviews

[zig]

quite the lesson in greek mythology. nicely done, enjoyed very much.

zig

[Andrainea Silverlite]

If I could give a higher rating than what I just did, by damn I would. That was awesome. I really loved the "story" of the sisters for each and I really could see, in my mind, each emotion flitting across each Muse's face. I really loved this! Thank you for requesting it to me.

[Jonathan De Elvira]

What a great perspective..you managed to put yourself in the depth of ancient aristocrat era...

[Esoteric Strand]

Being a fan of all things Greek, I enjoyed this poem, for the most part. Muse-wise, Thalia is my favorite. :)

There are some lulls, but the final stanza really summed everything up.

Thank you for posting.

Regards,

E

[G. K. Bostic]

Love it, love it, love it!!! LOL, my 3 exclamation points are like the 5 stars in a 5 star rating.....means, guess what...it's going in my library to read again and again as inspiration. I will try to remember to call on the Priestess of the Poets.
Very much enjoyed!

[E.H. Monroe]

Reads almost like a "how to" for the group of creative crew that wants to know where their inspiration comes from.
Like, an intresting, breathing infomercial for a creative kit sold by the Greek Cosmogeny.

I was there with ya.
Nice work

[Ruth]

Goodness love, lol, this is incredibly rich in thought and well thought through!
The beautiful Caliope, I recall writing her in once too, adds a lushness to hear names such as the ones above in poetry lol
Stunning
xx

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

This was interesting and educational. It had a good steady pace and flow about it

[MuSe Ampoule]

Very impressive write here! Very good. ...and educational...ooh two-fer.