Says The Muse

(erratic she is )

i’m with you
through the seasons
and all that they draw in
from the promise of a brand new year
to a snowdrop show in spring
through the blazing heat of summer burn
to the turn that comes with fall
with every golden leaf that drifts
or is whipped by a hostile squall

I’m with you
when the cracks appear
and the ice is far too thin
when the doubts of winter linger
as those shadows settle in
for that’s when strength is needed
i love you to your core
when your setbacks scar each working day
it’s then I love you more

I’m with you
when I’m idle
and my words are somewhat lean
it’s then I feel a certain guilt
when my conscience says I’m mean
but know i’ll not desert you
it’s just a short reprieve
and though my absence may be felt
in truth I’ll never leave

Reviews

[willweb]

Even when I sit in front of my keyboard, fingers stretched out and floating above the keys not having any idea where to tap and what will come from it when I do, will you still be there then?????
This was fun Chris and I honestly believe that your muse is never very far away from you at all.

[Chris Shaw]

She has been pretty elusive recently will but I was happy that she gave me this one today. Your muse is prolific :) Lucky you. Many thanks for checking in.

[Laz K.]

in the olden days, everything was considered to be revalation. muses, gods, goddesses - that's why very early works are not signed. the artist was a channel, the real author was the muse. nowadays, we're left to our own devices, and must work for "inspiration," and it's not automatic. however, as your muse says in this poem, "i’ll not desert you."

just read a long article about the death of humanities departments at universities - literature is especially hard hit. what are we losing? with the humanities goes our humanity. i don't know if it's some sinister grand plan, or just laziness on our part, but we must seek to keep channels of communications with our muse open.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz for sharing such interesting thoughts. I hadn’t read about the death of humanities departments at universities. I need to get up to speed. I am wondering why that should be? Maybe too much interest in tech type of subjects. Pleased you stopped by.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Funny but this is the second poem I've read this morning to the muse or in reference to one. I even wrote my own inspired from a poem by John the Baptist. Our inspiration may come in any season and from any source, It's true. I've never suffered what may be deemed, "Writer's Block" but I hear about it often from other writers and poets. I suppose I'm too hypersensitive to support such a lack. I have a surplus of words, if anything. I've written a lot of irrelevant junk too but maybe a thing or two worth reading. Robert Frost said he threw away over half of everything he had ever written. I've written thousands of poems. I have notebooks full and a briefcase full and USB drives full and a website full of various poetry. The stuff I put on my personal blog I consider my best work but opinions vary as much as tastes. I just keep writing because I cannot (not write)...I enjoyed the read! F.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Fabian. You are a prolific writer and if you have never suffered writer’s block you are one of the few. I have hundreds of incomplete poems. I don’t throw them out, but return to them at a later date. Thanks for your words here.

[Nima.Hope]

Fantastic,breathtaking..... This poem's beauty and attraction are beyond words. One of my very favorite poems. I'm always fascinated by goddesses,muse,fairy tales and Greek Legends.
The way you wrote from a Muse's point of view is wonderful. Hatss off to you dear Chris for being such enlightened, I'm glad to know you.
Love and appreciation
Nima

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Nima, your review warms my heart. Thank you for all your encouragement my friend. Pleased this poem is one of your favorites. That delights me:)

[Nima.Hope]

My pleasure and you are always welcome.
Gratitudes💥

[Relic]

This is great writing Chris. You even rhymed. :)))
You have my like.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Tim. You know the rhyme does have a way of finding itself back home every now and then. That’s the muse for you. She leads, I follow :) I appreciate you.

[Relic]

.....................😀😁

[W. Barrett Munn]

Chris,

One of your very best, truly a top notch performance from the interior rhymes to the metaphors a beautifully woven tale of steadfastness that comprises the essence of love. Brava.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thrilled you like this piece Winston. Thank you so much for your encouraging review.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearChris... you are so nourishing... with your musical reverie... It is rather dark at half past eleven pm. It seems that People are more inclined to be friendly... now that our Calendars are Bursting with the Hope of
Meadows full of chirping Birds and perhaps Worker Bees who dreams of flowers for Birthdays and Occasions. Be blessed. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pat. I think most people look forward to spring after a long cold winter. A little bit of sunshine and the appearance of flowers can make us all smile, not forgetting the bird song. Your review is delightful. Sending you love across the waves.

[John the Baptist]

Interestingly, I have just finished a poem about the muse, which I will post tomorrow. Here, the creature seems to be in an explanatory mood, as if to assuage our frustrations. Good rhyming, but I am not appeased. I'm still going to slap the b***h.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha John. I’ll take a look at your poem. Yes, here my muse is offering a half hearted apology. She likes her holidays and clears off frequently, but she does return :)I can understand your feelings about yours lol.

[Earthrise]

now this is a love story. this is the kind of love i want to receive, and the kind i want to be able to give. thank you for the inspiration

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Earthrise. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. Pleased you stopped by.

[red93]

Joyous hymn to your creativity Chris - long may the Muse(s) continue to inspire you and bring you happiness. A real gem this one ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear supportive Tony. Thanks so much for your lovely review. You are always so encouraging. That means alot. Have a good weekend.

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[DIVYA]

I love this poem on our relationship with the muse because it says it exactly as it is. Our muse retreats sometimes and watches us struggle from a distance, not to disappoint us or cause us pain but perhaps for us to grow in spirit and look for hidden strengths in us. Personally, I hope I never lose my muse till my last breath. I could die alone with just her for company.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you divya. My muse likes long holidays. She always returns to me though. I liked the thoughts you shared here and I agree about her company. Never feel alone when’s she is around. Have a wonderful weekend dear poet.

[DIVYA]

You too dear Chris. 🙋‍♀️❤