Muse

Poem for that illusive mistress Muse......

Muse keep your arms open to me, 

enlightening my eyes, 

sharpening my mind, 

giving me the words to write.  

Oh Muse I need you so, 

your witty quips, 

calling to remembrance past sayings, 

ancient wisdoms' tales.  

Muse what sacrifice will satiate, 

will suffice, 

what should I give to keep you by my side.  

Muse whisper in my ear, 

something that connects, 

something impactful, 

something meaningful.  

Muse how long will you stay, 

so many others have left, 

why should you be different?  

Muse while you are here, 

I will embrace you, 

a place at my table has been set, 

tonight we dine.

Author's Note

How long can one write? How long will inspiration strike?

Reviews

[Brandy]

' Muse keep your arms open. '

Well, there are times when you just need to be held. : )
When the time is right, words will find you. ( That's how it is for me, anyway )
Most of the time, my muse is in the clouds. : ) I know she'll come out to play, when she's ready.

I see your muse is very active.
Good for you, Dave. : )

[Dave W.]

Yes she is, by the way welcome back

[Brandy]

Thanks, Dave. Nice pic of you, by the way.

[Dave W.]

Oh thank you very much.

[Marie]

A very nicely inked tribute to your muse, Dave. Lovely use of metaphor, personification, etc and depiction is excellent too. I enjoyed reading, thank you for sharing...

[Dave W.]

Thank you Marie for reviewing my poem.

[Marie]

Most welcome...

[GlendaK]

Hi Dave W. I always pray my muse never leaves. When I fall asleep, my muse is speaking. When I wake up, my muse is speaking.

This helps me: https://poeticoutlaws.substack.com/p/whom-i-write-for?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

[Dave W.]

Thank you so much for the link,

[GlendaK]

You're welcome. I believe in being straight up.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

at one time, i actually had a muse (she hated being called that). boy was it fun having her around. she ran off eventually though.

[Dave W.]

Women really are amazing they inspire us to do great things.

[GlendaK]

hehehe don't be a suck up...I can sniff em out a mile away

[Dave W.]

Hey, hey not sucking up just stating facts, women are awesome and inspire men to do great things

[GlendaK]

Yeah? Tell me some things

[Dave W.]

I don't care I will respond this last time. Some things that a woman's love can inspire a man to do, is face fears knowing their is a good woman with arms open waiting for him come home to. A woman who says 'I believe in you" can give strength to a man he didn't know he had. Men need women more than they know. We all need each other. This will be the last time I will respond but I had to.

[GlendaK]

Well, I'm glad you did. There's nothing wrong with building up the opposite sex instead of tearing them down like so many want to do. Thanks for that. You really touched my heart

[Dave W.]

of course...........

[Writergurl]

SO very cute, I understand this feeling all too well.
Nicely expressed

[Dave W.]

Thank you so much for the review

[Writergurl]

no problem