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My Muse is, once again, off on vacation. (You'd think she'd at least send a Haiku postcard now and then!)

Where do our Muses go? Write me a poetic ad for a Muse resort, or present the kind of setting you imagine their creative selves would take their sweet time coming home from. Or, what one might do to hurry them back! Or anything along those lines.


G-rated
up to 12 lines (some flexibility)
Creativity or actual thought preferred.
I enjoy humor, metaphor, meter and imagery.
Rhyme or free verse.
Any form welcome, if you post its requirements in your Author Notes.



I don't have the option to IM you privately (anonymous contest), so if you don't want to see little reminders about spelling/typos in your comments, do your own spell-checking
I will comment on each write, and invite you to comment on one or two other writes.

With thanks to Maldronah for points contributed:

Gold 350
Silver 250
Bronze 150

I am looking forward to enjoying your creative thoughts!

most appreciatively,
Mirthryl

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on September 7, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    This was a lot of fun for me, though the judging is always the hardest part!
    I felt "Here and There" gave a most engaging look at a Muse's holiday (that I would drool to share!) and the sorry state of the Muse-less stay-at-home! I loved "The Lighthouse" which highlighted the power to do good that comes with writing. "Muse Holiday" sounded like a very practical Muse's explanation of the FACT that she is going, given in logical terms, probably spoken over her shoulder as she packs!
    Thank you all for your creative entries, we had everything from word-and-Muse evacuation to alternate dimensions to Cruises, gardens, Olympian visitations and singles bars. I feel you have all helped shed light on why mine periodically goes missing!

    Many thanks!
    Mirthryl

Contest Winners

  1. There and Here
    My muse is where I'd like to be,
    stretched out beside a coral sea
    by MargaretG 13 lines, 12 comments, on Aug 24 3:55 AM 2008. In Humor, Life
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. A Lighthouse ...
    Let keeper grasp the magic key
    that opens locks and chains ...
    by waydownuponjoy 26 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 4 7:50 AM 2008. In Contest, Life, Hope
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Muse Holiday
    by toomysterious 25 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 23 9:58 PM 2008. In creative, imagination, humor, hope, fantasy
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4573901, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. poetic retreat
    inviting poets to pack their muse
    travel to poetry-land to share the views
    by carole21 14 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 29 8:31 AM 2008. In Contest, Thoughts, Rhyme
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • MargaretG
    August 23, 2008
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    I commiserate! If I figure this one out, you'll be the second to know.


    • Mirthryl
      September 4, 2008
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      Thank you, MargaretG! The more of us on the outlook, hopefully the sooner we'll figure it out!


  • adios muchachos gold member
    August 23, 2008
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    Dear M

    I once went out searching for mine, hoping she'd not gotten very far, when I came across her, wouldn't you know, at the MUSEum of Natural History! Claimed she'd been looking for ME!!!
    Silly muses!


    • Mirthryl
      September 4, 2008
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      I suppose mine would be comparing creaking knees with the dinosaurs! *sigh*


  • adios muchachos gold member
    September 5, 2008
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    "Sometimes our muse drives us; other times it drives right on by us!"
    (Ruminations of a friend here at AP)

    • Mirthryl
      September 5, 2008
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      That would account for the days I'm left eating dust when I'd hoped for a lift! Brightly and succinctly put, Adios Muchachos!


  • waydownuponjoy
    September 8, 2008
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    Thanks for holding this contest ...

    and I know what you mean about trying to sort through the entries and then make a decision. You did well ... I appreciate your gifts. Thanks and I hope you find a little something to muse on! jy

  • MargaretG
    September 9, 2008
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    Thank you very much, Mirthryl, I am honoured by your choice. Congratulations to Joy, toomysterious, Swan Song and carole21.

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