Pythian Games

For those who wander…..

Posted in Style Hive Generated by Lori on May 2nd, 2008

The Forgotten Muse, they call me.

When all my sisters scamper away to greener
realms and abandon you in a barren place,
when an accusing sun bears down
upon you in relentless unforgiveness,
I am there.

I wait in the dark and stony
ravines of your soul,
and listen for you
to call on me.

In the desert night,
under a new moon
when not one ray of silver light
shines to show your way,

I circle the perimeter of your camp,
like Coyote, waiting for you to look to me.

And when you do,
you know you are no longer alone.

I cannot lead you out of
the desert, but I will sit with you
until my sisters’ return,
until you rise once more and wander again.

Then you will forget me.

Until the next time.

Image and text: L. Gloyd (c) 2008

10 Responses to 'For those who wander…..'

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  1. shewolfy728 said, on May 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Lori, your words are as wonderful as your picture. They paint an image all by themselves. I’ve met her. I’m sure we all have. Wow.

  2. Kerry said, on May 2nd, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    oh wow - I will have to read that over a few times- very powerful!

  3. Heather Blakey said, on May 2nd, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    I find this very comforting to know that a muse sits within the inner realms ready to support me. Having felt abandoned by so many this is reassuring.This is a lovely piece Lori and sits perfectly with your exquisite image of the desert muse.

  4. cronelogical said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Perfect: perfect unity of word and picture. Fran

  5. porchsitter said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 3:22 am

    This one’s outstanding, Lori.

  6. imogen88 said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 5:18 am

    Magnificent, Lori! Great image and words. Very powerful.

  7. espirit07 said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Lori, this is the perfect poem that strongly complements the image. Brilliant on both accounts — image and words. Genece

  8. woodnymph said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Wow! This is something, Lori. Such powerful words and so well expressed. You have outdone yourself. Wow!

    Vi

  9. Jill said, on May 3rd, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    Such wondrous expression - the emotion touched me. Lovely.

  10. shelbloom said, on May 4th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    I found this both powerful and comforting, the image and the words, each enhances the other.

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