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The poetess opens
like a book
bound in silk
with florets in the margins
and gold-edged pages turning
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and turning
with every breath
of the Muse
reading over
her shoulder.
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I really like this poem, Betty. My own muse needs to nudge me a bit more while watching. A really lovely poem about a poet’s relation to their muse. Hope you are warming up there. We have had a couple of days around 50 and it is nice and although quite cold yet I believe it is getting there.
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Thank you, Renee – I know what you mean about muse-nudging. 🙂 Regarding the weather, we’re having some days in the low 50’s now, but still in mid 20’s at night. At least it’s beautiful and bright with all this sunshine 🌞. Hope you’re staying warm and having lots of good days! I’m thinking of you as you prepare for your move.
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So beautiful Betty! ❤
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Thanks so much, Deborah! ❤️
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Oooh! Wonderful imagery! ❤ Very well done!
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Thank you, Sarah! I’m really glad you liked it. (I wasn’t sure about using the old-fashioned word “poetess”, but I was going for something feminine and decided what-the-heck. 😊)
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Beautiful 💜 💜💜
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Thank you, Willow! 💗💗 Hope you’ve had a good weekend.
Sorry I’m behind reading blogs again – will catch up with yours soon. 💓
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No worries Betty I know how time flies 🛌💜💜
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Thanks for understanding! 😊❤️
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💜💜💜
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Beautiful work, as always!
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Thank you, Wyco! 🙂
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Lovely, Betty. A clear and beautiful visual image n addition to the message itself.
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Thank you, Ben!
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You’re welcome, Betty. 🙂
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A delicately-woven image. Quite lovely!
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Thank you, much appreciated!
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Beautiful in its simplicity. ❤
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Thank you, Bela! ❤️
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I like the idea of opening like a book. (K)
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Thanks very much, Kerfe!
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so nice, Betty!
here, can you hold
my bookmark? 🙂
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Thank you, David!
I shall save
a place for you. 🙂
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Oh that muse, hovering over your shoulder, hounding you to get the imagery in your sights, to hone the perfect phrases. She never lets us rest – but then, the prize at the end – a celebration in gold and flowers.
Really like this one, Betty.
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Sharon, I’m so glad you like this. You’re right about that persistent muse. Thank you! ❤️
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Beautiful Betty, Sometimes the words just flow and bloom.. and the rewards are the colours the poetess plants within minds..
Love and Blessings my friend another wonderful muse. ❤ Enjoy your week ahead ❤
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Sue. ❤️❤️
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I like “poetess”, but then you know I’m old-fashioned — nice one Betty!
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Thanks, Dennis! I’m a bit old-fashioned too at times. 😊
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