By Scribes

Fay Slimm.

 

By Scribes.

 

Oh Muse, bearer of wisdom, may your words
which traverse the globe
by verse affect attitudes, move objections,
enlighten egos, rock divisions,
reunite misunderstandings and by power of
digestion redirect what
the populace thinks unassailable and forgets.

 

May poetic energy slice through innumerable
rules, instil lost sympathy,
drown separation, re-find buried faith within
faded friendships, appeal
for awareness to remember hatred no more,
help those regret who,
        prejudice-laden perceive self has no kinship.        

 

May powerful words smash inbuilt devisive
desire for retaliation,
create instead meant relationships, lasting
handshakes which re-shape
distance placed between hearts by age-old
spite as groundless pride
grows no happiness alongside bitter action.



Oh Calliopé, never forgo using your scribes 
to evoke soul-felt change,
guide poems pleading for some re-erection
of love's fallen portals,
re-invite causes for unearthing paradise in 
this war-riddled earth.
Peace demands minions' pens at the ready.

 

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 19th, 2017 06:29
  • Comment from author about the poem: The chosen image shows how through the ages poets have asked for spiritual guidance before expressing on the subject in question - - - this is an ancient habit to invoke the power of word we poets can sometimes overlook.
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  • Louis Gibbs

    Indeed, by invoking the Muse we do become mere scribes of wisdom greater than our own. "Never touch your pen without the help of one", should be the motto of every aspiring poet.
    A great poem and a good reminder to us all, Fay!
    .

  • orchidee

    Amen to all that, though I don't know this Calliope lass much me self!

  • Christina8

    Beautiful piece about the Muse. Sometimes I wish it would come to me at a more convenient time! Great poem, Fay!

  • WL Schuett

    😎 cool poem Fay I never ever think about a muse but if that’s being inspired then that comes frequently and without control

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    Thanks for sharing & caring FAY ~ There are more things wrought by Poetry ~ than this World dreams of ! Yours as ever BRIAN

  • Accidental Poet

    Fay, you've a very strong bond with your muse. Your partnership of wisdom and inspiration spreads amongst us all for which we all are ever so grateful. Power to the muse. ; )

  • Goldfinch60

    As I read these wonderful words Calliope is watching over me. (I have a picture of Calliope on my wall).

  • ron parrish aka wordman

    a lovely piece fay,love the thought of a guiding spirit giving you inspiration



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