the poet's barren tale

 

They came for the feast of phrases,
gathered ‘round the wordless flame.
Empty cups clinked, unsated,
as the poet shrugged—his muse unspoken.

There’s no story here,” he muttered,
his mind a drought-struck desert.
And so they sat, grasping shadows,
a poem promised but never served.




Author's Notes/Comments: 

...this little one being in part inspired by the song: “Pub With No Beer.” Hope you enjoy “clink”

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Very enjoyable. Like a time

Very enjoyable. Like a time machine, the poem transported me to that bardic setting.


Starward-Led [in Chrismation, Januarius]

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Yes indeed, much like a Time

Yes indeed, much like a Time Machine, that would be so fascinating


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