Welcome to the exclusive Slumberland Resort!
A grand place for overworked muses to cavort.
We've topiary gardens for the delicate set,
And secluded pools for those who like it wet.
For those of you who like dark and depressing states,
We've a brand new venue, the Worlds Fifty Worst Dates.
We accept no phone calls from the central brain.
It's really not too hard to get them to refrain.
We simply let the brain believe that you are dead,
Though Post-Its and eulogies clutter the head.
So, if your life's become a neverending loop,
Come to Slumberland where Muses rest and recoup.
In a list
A contest entry
- a-Muse-ment by Mirthryl.
600 points, ended September 7, 2008, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Great write!
Reminds me of many poems I wrote about my fantasy land of Peace Valley, Tranquil Towers and Bohemia Bay. You inspire me to brush the dust off those reads and put them online. Thanks again for your comments and again great write!
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. If your muse needs a vacation our rates are reasonable.
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Just wanted to stop by once more to let you know how much I enjoyed you upon the creative gardens and pools, and phone blocking and eulogies. Thanks so much for a very fun entry!
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Thank you again.
Mike
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Slumberland Resort... If it were only when we slumbered that our muses vacationed, perhaps we wouldn't get so flustered! But it sounds as if the LazyBoys are not for us, but the missing muses.
Loved the "topiary gardens" and "secluded pools." The Worst Dates venue sounds inspiring in its own fashion!
Guess their commercials might run "AT&T and Verizon have no bars here!"
What a plot! "To "let the brain believe you are dead!" I must confess to worrying that she'll never return, but had not imagined she might be permanently clocked out. Imaginative "Post-Its and eulogies clutter the head."
Excellent rhyming. Nicely done alliteration.
Thank you for your entry!
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Thank you for reading and commenting so thoughtfully. I really enjoyed entering the contest.
Mike
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Wow this is very original!
What a superbly original theme and poem, this is so different from any angle on life I have read on before in poetic terms, and that is fantastic. Love the humour and the uplifting feeling of welcoming and hope, respite for weary travelers and transient poets. Fabulously well done and lovely flow. Enchanting words.
Love this bit in particular...
We accept no phone calls from the central brain.
It's really not too hard to get them to refrain.
We simply let the brain believe that you are dead,
Though Post-Its and eulogies clutter the head.
That is superb and wow what poetic graphics here.
Well done, brilliant, love it! Write on!
Best of luck in all of your contests, hope you win Gold in
them all.
Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
Kaz.
Kazytc XX
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I am glad you like the poem, but, transient poets are not allowed. It is open for overworked muses only.
Mike
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We simply let the brain believe that you are dead,
Though Post-Its and eulogies clutter the head.
You crack me up.
Funny you.
Wonderful entry, the humor is dead on.
Best wishes my friend.
Jin
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Thank you. I saw the contest and wanted to provide the answer as to where muses really go.
Mike
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OK, I think you should have put the phone number in the AN, then we could book our break we all so badly need.
A great write that made both myself and my muse smile.
All the best in the contest ... Sue
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Thanks, but this resort is for muses only. It is where they hide out when they are stressed and overworked. Glad you enjoyed it. Phone is 1-800-HIDMUSE.
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Superb plus
A most excellent; hysterical look at us poor, overworked poets. (lol) I absolutly love this one. It is just great. Imagery, rhythm and rhyme are just fine.
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I am glad you enjoyed it. It was one of those things were you sit down over a bachelors breakfast (it could be anything bad, salt pork and sausages this morning) and just whip something off.
It was fun. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I most certainly did. You are quite welcome.
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Lol
I love this humor and the idea behind this fine write. We need lighter poetry and this one is a gem. The mind is amazing. Is it not? Secluded pools for those that like it wet.. Great line.
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I am glad you liked it. I merely asked, where would my overworked muse go on vacation... Since mine never got a workout before January, it is rarin' to go.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Mike
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I'm packing now! But I'm afraid I'll have to stay in the *Worlds Fifty Worst Dates* resort.
Great write my friend! Best of luck.
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If you do all 50, it will give your brain something to write about when you get back.
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You better be glad I can't reach you right now LOL. I don't wanna *do* anything hehe I'm talking about the 50 worst date horror stories I've already had 
Wait! I might change my mind about 1 but not 50
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I'm on my way too...you'll find me in the topiary gardens...lol.
I love this! All the best in the contest.
Annie
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A spot has been reserved for your delightful muse.
Mike
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im coming..... hehe..... i so want to visit.... great write here..... its awesome.... love it... thanks for sharing this and good luck in contest. a sure winner in my eyes.....
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I am glad you enjoyed the poem. I just wanted you to know where your muse had been.
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well... im coming to get it.. and i want to visit too.. lol....
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