A Glass Held Up

A toast to my affecting Muse.

To all in attendance, whether you be few

or nations of the world.

Take up your glasses, drinking horns,

your gilded rhytons.

I have found a beauty worth toasting,

a muse in truest form.

Sublime is her shape,

and divine are her thoughts.

My eyes tremble at her glance,

and freeze to her gait.

Let us spill only the richest of wines,

our beaks dancing at the rims

of every glass, and he

who should lower his,

may your cup find only

dust and thistles for a year's time.

Now, let us measure our jubilation

in empty bottles and faded memories

come morning. Cheers!

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Cassie]

Cheers to you and the beauty you have found.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Cassie.

[Rita L. Sev]

Raising my glass along with you, Travis - this is a whimsical toast!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much, Rita. Cheers!

[Rose Diamond]

I loved the almost medieval aura in this poem! The word choice is enchanting and the rhyme scheme is enticing, I absolutely love it! Another fantastic poem, my friend!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Rosie... you always leave me with a smile.

[Karen]

Wow, I love this. The words are so rich and expressive as if they were taken from the Gilded Age or from the book "Game of Thrones." This takes creativity and I couldn't help but think, "This poet is well versed and knowledgeable to be able to pull this off so masterfully!" I think I'm right...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, you have me completely humbled in my little corner of the world. I consider myself to be a very young student of poetry. I've learned so much from the great writers here, and judging from your work I've read, I will learn much from your pen hand as well.

[Karen]

I too am but a humble poet who learns from others and even steals some lines (don't tell them!). You have skill, though, that is unique to you, and though a very young student of poetry, you are a quick learner to be able to pull off a poem like one.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

My lips are sealed. ;) Again, thank you so very much for such uplifting thoughts on my abilities.

[icelandicblue]

I pictured this in a great hall lit only by candles:

Take up your glasses, drinking horns,
your gilded rhytons.
I have found a beauty worth toasting,
a muse in truest form.

This is a very rousing toast. Excellent poem.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, you always make me feel accomplished. Your words are always looked forward to.

[rhythm&blues]

Love your "gilded rhytons", enjoyed this one, cheers.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it and left a lovely review. I will be sure to reciprocate the gesture.

[Pryde Foltz]

Quite liked both the scholarly and jovial tone to this write. It's a keeper.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much, Pryde. It actually was written in hast, something struck me. I told myself, "make it quick and keep it short!" This is what I got. It felt a little off to me, but you have kicked those thoughts right out the window.

[Sami Khalil]

This was great and wonderful from the one whose glass is always full of delicious treats and tasteful beauty...A great one...:)..................

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, you always leave me humbled.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)...................

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Aaahh...the muse. There is truly nothing better than writing "to" someone. My muse(s) isn't just one single person or thing, but rather an entire collection that I have bottled up throughout the years. Still, I find that your piece is something I can completely relate to in terms of emotion, thought and significance. Well done.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Well, if it isn't one of my favorite writers! I noticed your update, and do hope you are in a better space soon, if not already. I also had a bit to work through, hence, my disappearance. Lucky, as writers usually do, we find a way to bounce back... even if its on the other side of the pendulum for a moment or two. As always, your thoughts on my work has left me with a feeling of accomplishment, and I can't thank you enough for your honesty. I will be catching up on your work very soon.