When the Muse Dictates
Stop the presses and hold the phones,
inspiration is thrilling my bones!
Am I facetious or just vain,
sometimes authors go insane.
Are you laughing or raising your brow?
It’s hard to know from here anyhow.
All you writers know what I mean
when ideas come like a steam rolling machine;
I simply say to all you mates,
“Raise the shades when the muse dictates!”
Gerald Heyder is a published poet from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Gerald, I loved your poem. Indeed we do have to write when inspiration hits and who knows when that will be. I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. I am smiling at the irony of what we as writers go through. No my friend you are not vain, just giving credit where credit is due, am I right. :) Thanks for sharing this enjoyable write.
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You are right, Gerald; when our muse calls we have to be ready to drop everything and make her welcome! It would be a right shame to leave her waiting on the doorstep! // paul
ReplyDeleteGerald, what a fun poem full of bounce, rhythm and rhyme with a great message to ne'er ignore "the muse" - that is what writers' block is made of........... cute and clever poem! Sheri
ReplyDeleteA pen and paper in every room, because a few steps to search them out and the poem could be lost forever...I thought your poem expressed the nature of the poet so well. Blessings for the holidays, Connie
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ReplyDeleteI do a lot of writing in my room, or sometimes at my workplace if work is slow and the inspiration hits. Good one!
Your friend,
David Fox
Hi Gerald. Nicely done. I always appreciate how you are able to use humor in your poetry and still drive home the point. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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Thank you all for the lovely comments on Gerald's creative view on writing. I will send them to him. Gerald, thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors. Have a wonderful New Year!
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Karen
Hey there Gerald, you really got on board with this one..'
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