What Makes A Poet Sing?

(when the muse calls)

I can not say for sure why I

can sing with words but can not hit

a single note in perfect tune.

From where it comes I do not know,

those random musings that appear

at times intrusive, sometimes rude.

When I am far removed from all

that's light and bright with daily life,

she seeks me out in dark of night,

when shadows fall on bedroom walls

or when in wonderment I search

the heavens with their clustered stars.

My senses gripped, my mind is stirred

for answers that I'll never find

and then a stream of thoughts will flow,

a trickle first and then a flood

like leeches with their love of blood

she'll cling to me and won't let go.

But when I have a pen in hand,

I own the world as I see fit.

I own the strengths and worst of it.

From my perspective readers see

the blackened soot or threads of gold

that weave my blend of tapestry.

Reviews

[Jon Roggie]

Noticed this on the feed, and I am glad I took the time to read it.
Each of us has our own muse, and inspires us in many ways.
I know for me it was a way to relax after a long shift in the kitchen.
It gave a different type of creativity to have a chance.
Nice to see what inspires you!

[Chris Shaw]

So sorry I missed this review three years ago Jon. Better late than never. Thank you my friend. read moreSo sorry I missed this review three years ago Jon. Better late than never. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

It is a great gift Christine which writers are endowed with. You have certainly got it. Sometimes I look at something i 've written ( in wonder) and think, where's that come from? I'll tell you a secret now. In my mid forties i was diagnosed with bipolar which released a creative urge. I think a reduction of inhibition was part of it. Then four years ago i had a manic spell that released a tsunami of writing. Strangely i rhyme compulsively when I'm high. I agree that the wee small hours are very productive.
It good to see how the creative splurge comes to others.
Regards,
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Alan. It's good to find out how other writers approach their writing and where it comes from. I too sometimes rhyme without even thinking about it, how strange is that? So pleased you checked in. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

some of us are just meant to write...i often wish i could have been a singer/songwriter...but i cannot play an instrument---and am not a born singer...so it's just words for me...

many of us can relate to what you wrote here.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Same for me Jacob, I would like to have been a singer but I am thankful that I have my poems to keep me company. Thank you

Chris