Not My Muse (poem) by Trina Carter on AuthorsDen

Not My Muse
by Trina Carter → (All Poetry by Trina Carter)
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a poem inspired by the idea of whether a man can be a muse to a woman poet
Not My Muse You are not my muse, I’m afraid; She is always feminine, and you, My friend, are a brute. Young, thoughtless, stubble jawed, Already running to fat, And to top it all off, you cut your hair So short it hugs your skull like bristles On a brush used to scrub vegetables— Hardly the image a muse needs to cultivate Or a poet needs to write. You create havoc with your cold Bludgeoning logic when what is needed Is peaceful inspiration, warm supportive Love, soft caressing encouragement Such as women give their first borns, Not this tumult of lusting after fame Or reeling from blow after blow To pride and ego, not this squashing Of what hasn’t even been written As wrong, bad, or just plain inferior Because, let’s face it, a man Didn’t write it. Bah, humbug! Begone, ugly misshapen imposter! You are not my muse, I’m certain; She has the power to move me, while you, My friend, are a mute. Wise, thoughtful, silken skinned, Still on the thin side, And on top of everything, she wears her hair Up like a lawyer or librarian, but way More hip and sophisticated as hell— Just the ticket for a muse in need of a look Or a poet in need of a goad.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on September 21, 2010

In depth visions of what one sees from the inside out,creative, interesting, and very much the muse...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by John Flanagan

I like your take, Trina, and your vision is interesting and original.
This is very worthwhile writing.

John

Reviewed by Artūrs Lūsis (Reader)

This poem is perfect. I don't quite agree with this interpretation of muse concept, for I believe anything/anyone can take the form of a muse (object; good; bad something-someone); but this poem is perfect. Convicing into Your interpretation. Crafty!

My real muses are women writers. I imagine I can relate.

Thank you!