Frosty Muse Poem by John Allen Richter

Frosty Muse



I often felt that Robert Frost -
was in my own inflamed heart -
For when all else seemed harringly lost -
my pen had no trouble to start…

And when I oft did wonder aloud
if his spirit was slinking around -
the words simply came - proper and proud
as if he were I - pound for pound.

And thought I should test this wise -
to prove it bullduggery or not…
I sat at a table three times the size
with nere miniature pen to blot!

And what upon my parchment wrought -
these magical words appeared -
''tis just you, you flaming idiot! '
and to myself I've come so endeared…

Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: whimsical
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem is told by a poet - who does not know where his words and poems come from. He suspects that the poet Robert Frost is whispering poetry into his soul - and decides to test the notion by sitting in front of paper with out a pen to see if the words would come anyway. Words did magically come! But they only said that he produced them, so he happily believed it....
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sally Plumb Plumb 15 July 2017

Sometimes words flow instantly. Enjoy.

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Adeline Foster 02 August 2015

Indeed food for thought there John: How often on my feet of scorn. That poem entitled O Night was born in just such a moment as you describe. When waking in the wee small hours to find poetry pouring out of 'I know not where'. Your description of a poet's dilemma, has often intrigued me. A little deliberation usually convinces me that the work is indeed my own. Read mine - Spring - Adeline

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Bhargabi Dei Mahakul 09 January 2015

Wonderfully penned Forestry muse. Words simply come properly in own way. Nice sharing with new vision.

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