Muse

Picture In response to W3 Prompt #65: Wea’ve Written Weekly and Sadje’s
prompt guidelines
Write: a syllabic poem or: a poem in free verse;
Topic: “What inspires you to write?” or: “What inspires you to write poetry?”

She is relentless
with claws sharp and long
into my very center she pierces
her will tempered and strong

A scent or word or taste
upon my tongue
then with titanium will
she forces my surrender

Write! She commands me
and when I’m not in the mood
or lack the strength and fortitude
she strikes with deadly accuracy

The words begin to flow
if I do not give credence
she pushes them harder
forms more demanding heed

Pouring words into my mind
filling and bombarding my soul
bending my will to hers
my Muse is loose again

Comments

27 responses to “Muse”

  1. Syl Avatar

    Yes, it’s a real force. What a strong description!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you so much Syl! 😊

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  2. ben Alexander Avatar

    bending my will to hers

    And I’m so glad she does, Ami… your poetry is wonderful ❤

    Well written!

    Much love,
    David

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you so very much David! 💜🙏💜

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      1. ben Alexander Avatar

        Ami,

        This week’s prompt, hosted by the creative and talented Melissa Lemay is now live!

        W3 Prompt #66: Wea’ve Written Weekly

        Enjoy! ❤

        Much love,
        David

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      2. ben Alexander Avatar

        Hi, Ami! 👋🏻

        Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by the wonderful and funny Lesley Scoble is now live!

        W3 Prompt #67: Wea’ve Written Weekly

        Enjoy 🙂

        Much love,
        David

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      3. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

        ❤️💜❤️💜❤️

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  3. Stine Writing and Miniatures Avatar

    Who is in charge of who really?

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Exactly!! I think I was born under the auspices of the Writing Gods or Goddesses (or both)! 😊

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      1. Stine Writing and Miniatures Avatar

        I’ve been writing since I can remember. I always remember writing stories.

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

        Oh yes! It is definitely something we are born with – this need or compulsion to manipulate words! As always, thank you for reading and responding! 🙏

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  4. writingwhatnots Avatar

    Your muse will not be ignored!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Most definitely not!! And I think she’s nocturnal!! 😱

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  5. murisopsis Avatar

    Your muse sounds like a slave driver! She is however, very effective. I love this one!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

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  6. SelmaMartin Avatar

    Muse on the loose. A fugitive! What is she wearing?? If I see her, I’ll know who she belongs to. I’ll send her back to you. Lovely words. Thanks so much for sharing. xoxo

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  7. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Oh! Good angle! Thank you! 🙏

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  8. Hammad Rais Avatar

    Wonderfully written 🙂

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  9. Sadje Avatar

    What a unusual idea Ami. May the muse be strong within you 🥰

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re most welcome my friend

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  10. poetisatinta Avatar

    Such a brilliant description of the muse and you portray her strong will perfectly 🙌❤️

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you my friend! 💜🙏💜

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