Our Muses
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muses
a writer’s friend
sometimes their woeful bain
creators of inspiration
and pain
fickle
creative bursts
amazing talents flow
stumbling blocks when hiding out
flighty
zany
so full of life
writer’s creative fuel
zesty feelings and ideas
juicy
soulful
heartfelt musings
inspiration and flow
vivid dreams, imagination
fancy
mayhem
a drama queen
feelings to stir the pot
mischief moody and chaotic
poignant
muses
creative bursts
writer’s creative fuel
vivid dreams, imagination
poignant
~
I was inspired by Colleen Chesebro and her weekly poetry challenge to write a new form of poetry. Please read her beautiful garland cinquain called The Old Gods. A garland cinquain is a new form of poetry for me. It uses the classic cinquain with a 2/4/6/8/2 syllable count repeated over five stanzas. For the 6th stanza, you take line one from the first stanza, line two from the second stanza, etc. until you’ve created the last refrain.
Thank the Old Gods for Muses and Mayhem. 😜
writing to freedom 
This is fantastic. You have completely nailed the artists muse!. Fickle indeed…but what would we do without them: XX
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Thanks Janet. Yes, we need them even if they’re mercurial creatures!
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Fantastic and fanciful muses must say, Brad. Lovely and perfect picture too.👌👌👌😊😊😊😊
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Thank you Kamal. Our muses are amusing, amazing, and fanciful. 🙂 🙂
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Welcome Brad 😊😊😊 and yes completely true. Stay safe and take care of yourself dear
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This is so beautiful to read! 🙂
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Thank you PB. I’m glad you enjoyed my fanciful musings. 🙂
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Fun Brad, that’s quite a variety of muses there! Mine have been silent lately or maybe they’re just drowned out by all the noise…
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Thanks Julie. I understand about the noise. Mine have been pretty quiet too, but Colleen’s poem nudged my muse into action. 🙂
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Brad, you did an amazing job! This form is so fun to play with. Thanks for accepting my challenge. ❤
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Thank you Colleen. I had fun with it and will likely try again. Yours is beautiful.
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Thanks. It took some time to get the words to come out correctly. 😂
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Yes, me too!
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Muses show up whenever they please, or don’t please. I sure could use a few right now. 😊Thanks for the fun read.
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You’re welcome J.D. Yes, muses are a fickle bunch. I hope they visit you. 😜
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i LOVE your choice of words…this flows like a fun dance! thank you for sharing your creativity!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the dance! 🙂
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Brad, you capture the different facets of muse-beings beautifully! What a fun, mischievous read with an interesting, playful rhythm to it, I really enjoyed reading this. The rollercoaster rides a muse can take you on, perfectly described! Hope you are well my friend, wishing you a lovely week. Hugs!
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Thanks Maria. We’re glad you enjoyed our musings. Hugs and giggles! 🙂
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Sure did 🙂 Hugs and giggles back!
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This is a wonderful poem, Brad. Thanks for sharing it. I see I still can’t share to FB.
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Thanks Robbie. Someone reported my content as abusive and I can’t get any response or help from FB. 🙄 I wonder if an inquiry from you would help?
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You have created a wonderful poem and as I said to Colleen previously on her challenges I just write the end words to rhyme lol … You captured all the essences of a muse…. Thank you Brad…. Hope your week is going well… Sending Hugs your way 💚🙏
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Thank you Sue for the kind words and hugs! I had fun with this one, but definitely more work than my usual poems. blessings…
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Which is why I love reading them Brad, but avoid creating them… LOL 🙂
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wise woman. 🙂
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😀🙏
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Nicely done, Brad. The cinquain is harder than it looks. I love your exploration of the muse in all her variations. Great job with the challenge. ❤
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Thank you Diana. I had fun. 🙄
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I am from India and i am 14
you are a awesome writer sir. I love to read you posts at night in the peace fullness you are awesome
hope you like my blog also.check out mine if you like
#lovefromindia
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Thank you for the kind words and welcome. I’m delighted that you enjoy my writing. I’ll explore your blog. blessings, Brad
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Thank you sir👍🙏
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Happy weekend, Brad. I tried to comment on this post the other day, but my Internet kept dropping.
Anyhow this is lovely. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks Teagan. I had fun with this one.
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Your musings are just delightful Brad❤️
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Thank you! 😍
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Well done Brad, for trying out a new type of poem and successfully capturing the whims of the muse!
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Thanks Andrea. It was a fun challenge.
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Brad, Great job of trying something new and sharing it. This is my favorite part,
mayhem
a drama queen
feelings to stir the pot
mischief moody and chaotic
poignant
I wonder what that says about what I am feeling today?
Keep shining your light.
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Thank you Ali. It sounds like you feel strongly for the world. Hugs…
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Beautifully done, Brad!
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Thank you Kirt.
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As I was reading I thought, this is a new style for him! Nice! Then I read where you described what you did. Kudos to you for always expanding into new ways of enjoyment. I’m enjoying your muse, Brad!
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Thank you Ka. That seems like a long time ago. I’ve been getting too wrapped up in world affairs lately.
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Yeah.wonderful natural scenes are our always muses😊
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Thanks. At least for those of us who love and appreciate nature.
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Yeah.most welcome.🌷
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