Lost muse

Sometimes I wonder
Why are some poem's read.
There seems to be a disparity
is it something that I said.

A seed of poetry is all I need,
But being dyslexic I find.
It's very hard to read, Although,
in reality that is what I need..

To find that muse that's escaping me.
That helps me write poetry,
That sweeps the clouds away
In the eternity of my life.

Sometimes I've borrowed a word,
Or maybe the odd one or two.
Occasionally I've borrowed a line,
To put in a poem of mine.

When I've read between the lines,
I found other poet's do this all the time.
Found whilst reading this is true,
If it's good for the gander,
Then it's good for me and you.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-02-10 at 01:21

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Editorial Team The PoetBay support member heart!
Your poem has been chosen to be featured on the home page of PoetBay. Thank you for posting on our poetry website!
2026-02-17


D G Moody The PoetBay support member heart!
The problem we have is keeping the appointments, if we don't she/he will not come.
2026-02-12


ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
Been there
Am there
I - we will always there you and I, Alan, mate!
We are makeing the best of we have to offer
those who read, what we write is not a dogs ear! ;)
Kenny D.
2026-02-10