To A Muse
How do we do it amid hissing,
teeth gnashing,
tears?
I lead.
They run away.
Yet…
When last comma finds a place,
when final scene takes stage,
words have caged them.
Trained me.
Truce struck.
Contract signed.
We smile for the crowd.
Backstage
a new story outlines itself.
Battle lines drawn,
claws twitch in their sheaths.
~Nara Malone
I have edits to turn in next week and the new book is about to take the stage. The muses and I have called a truce in the next word war to pen another 55 for the G-Man. Drop by to see what others wrote or to join the fun yourself.
14 Comments
Mary
Good luck with the new book, Nara. I know that all the preparation beforehand is a lot of work, but in the end it will be worth it. And there is always something else that is waiting to assume center stage.
Heaven
What an accomplishment, congrats ~ Cheers for more verses & contract signing ~
G-Man
Nara Malone….
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding the time to pen a story for us in spite of your impending duties
I loved your center stage 55
And your support has been greatly appreciated.
You are fabulous!!
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
Myrna R.
Don't know what it's like to be on stage. Your poem depicts this well. How wonerful to be working on your book. Lots and lots of luck.
Janna
Oooooh.
Favorite part: "Claws twitch in their sheaths."
Nice!
Thanks for doing Friday 55.
Mine's here:
http://jannaverse.blogspot.com/2013/09/mcthoughts.html
Vanessa V Kilmer
Have fun with your edits. 🙂 May the voices leave you in peace during this time.
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hedgewitch
Love the contrasts in this one, the sharp bite with the underlying sensuality. Excellent 55, Nara.
TALON
Oh, this makes creating sound devilish and fabulous and scary. Perfection, Nara.
grapeling
an excellent closing line, Nara ~ M
Other Mary
Yes, some days it's just like that!
Alice Audrey
I'm holding off on my annual rough draft until NaNo. I've got the first stages of a revision on my plate and am relieved to find it's ok if I don't have a muse. Did I ever mention my basement?
Brian Miller
ha. its a never ending battle…the writing….and coming to terms with what we want to write and what we do write….smiles.
Susie Clevenger
Oh yes, I know the battle with words well! Great way of stating it! Congrats on the new book!!!
Susie Clevenger
Oh yes, I know the battle with words well! Great way of stating it! Congrats on the new book!!!