The thing about

a muse

Janani K
Scrittura
Jan 20, 2024

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Photo by Rui Silva sj on Unsplash

The thing about a muse
is that you want to be inspired
To breathe life into fantastical myths
Twist and disentangle the plots
Break heroes and then…
But here we are
You hurt me
And I write

Thought it isn’t much to ask
To want what you want
For however short a time
Obtusely, unapologetically
A thing you should try
Because wanting
Uncensored
is delight

But it would break me
To love you for a decade
And have you wish me
“Be that other thing”
But this is right now
So you hurt me
And I write
But I’ll stop

The thing about a muse
is that they aren’t self-professed
It was such a laughing matter
I’m not laughing now
Apparently you can just
Hurt any one
They may write
And you’ll be one

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