Balroop submitted the first poetic response. I hope you enjoy meeting her muse.
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“Welcome home,” I hope your adventures are no longer alluring for you.
“Please don’t close that door,” she sprawled on the couch, hardly paying any attention to my smile.
A cold sweep almost knocked me over, and I closed the door.
“Do you want to asphyxiate me?” She leaped toward the French window to get out into the patio and collapsed on the loveseat.
Teenage tantrums don’t sway me. I buried myself into the murder mystery that was more interesting than her shenanigans.
“I know those thoughts! Don’t mess with me; consider me as your blessing. Don’t try to tie me to your strings.”
I looked up in awe, as she spouted:
(Continue reading: I Can’t be Shackled)
Balroop’s muse is mysterious and brooding, Diana.
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I’ve noticed a difference in the muses who inspire poetry as opposed to those who inspire prose. It surprised me, though it makes sense too. Thanks for stopping by to read!
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Great entry by Balroop. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing, Diana❣️
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Thanks Vashti, Diana’s inspiration worked well for my muse. 🙂
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Thanks, Vashti. It was great getting a poetic muse in the mix. I’m glad you enjoyed Balroop’s offering. 🙂 Feel free to play if you have time. ❤
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I plan to once I’m finished with the publishing and marketing of my new book. You know how it is. 😉 ❤
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I do. It’s work and can be exhausting. But also great fun and rewarding. 🙂
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Balroop’s muse is fantastic and Diana thank you so much for sharing this lovely piece of writing.
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Thanks for the visit, Kamal. I’ve been having a lot of fun sharing these “muse” posts. And Balroop’s poetry is always worth reading. Have a lovely day, my friend. 😀
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You are always welcome dear Diana. Yes you are having a great time with all muse posts. You too have a great day 😊😊😊
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Thank you for reading Kamal, I am glad you like my muse.
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You are welcome Balroop 👍👍👍
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That was wonderful! Thanks to Diana for sharing it, and to Balroop for writing it!
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Wasn’t that a lovely poem. And what a perfect muse for Balroop. Of course she communicates in poetry. Thanks for reading, Elizabeth. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts Elizabeth, I am delighted to connect with you.
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I love Balroop’s poetry. Her muse is ahh-musing, too 🙂
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Lot’s of drama with her muse, Jacquie. But that’s okay because the poetry is lovely. <3. Thanks for stopping by to read. 😀
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Thanks Jacquie.
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Thank you Diana for sharing it at your blog, much appreciated.
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You’re very welcome, Balroop. Your reblog button wasn’t there, so I had to set it up as a pingback. I’m delighted to share. 🙂
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I have no idea about the reblog button, WordPress manages all this and there is enough struggle to deal with its changing editors! 😊
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No worries. I just wanted to let you know why it wasn’t a straight reblog. WP can be so finicky! And I’m delighted to share. ❤ I'm so glad you responded with a poem. Perfect.
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