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The Sea of Dreams

 By the carved, Magic door on the Eastern shore
Of the vast, black Sea of Dreams;
I call to my Muse( through a haze of bad booze)
But I hear only seabirds' screams.

While the waves kiss the beach, my muse stays out of reach
Plays the old game - hard to get
So I board my canoe, shout out "I don't need you!"
And get ready my literature net.

I paddle along, croon an oldScottish song,
But my Muse hasn't finished her antics
Throws  a weird metaphor, sets alight the carved door
Accuses ME then of being  pedantic!

Catch political speeches stuffed with really bad cliches
Original thoughts are so few  
But with one final cast, I caught this one- at last!
So allow me to share it with you.  
— Tam the Chanter, Aug 17, 2009

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greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 9 months ago

forever your fan

Once again you amaze me. I love when something new of yours pops up here! You are such a brilliant poet and story teller. This one is no exception,I loved every word of it. Always, Greeneyes
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

16 years 9 months ago

greeneyes

Thanks again for taking the time . It pales into insignificance compared to your progressing epic, keep at it, girl, it's going to be a smash Love Ian
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sweetspirit

16 years 9 months ago

Loved it...

These are my favorite kind of writings..sweet and sassy!!! Jen
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

16 years 9 months ago

Jen

Thanks, Jen, ccomments much appreciated. Glad I could make you smile Kindest Regards Ian
Ravenshakti

Ravenshakti

16 years 9 months ago

Muse...

Dear Enchanter... You have me enthralled once more... But about this Muse... You have the Magick touch my dearest Celt... Och aye the noo... With my love, Raven.
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

16 years 9 months ago

My Muse

You should never be jealous of my celtic muse. She's far too big for her boots and thinks she's in charge. No, little one, my ambition is to write a poem that might be comparable to yours. For that I must learn to draw down the moon and strike sparks from the stars so they reflect in your eyes. Yours Ian
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

16 years 9 months ago

Ian

Green-eyes already voiced what I was thinking. We really enjoy your stories, and this one was quite creative. Och aye the noo = oh yes, the now? How does this fit in with the poem? ~Jess K. ----------------------- "Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, then piss on it and walk away!" - unknown
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

16 years 9 months ago

Och aye the noo

I hold up both hands in abject surrender. As you noticed, the phrase has nothing at all to do with the poem. I've been teaching wee raven some rudimentary "tourist" scots and thought I could use this non sequitor as an example 'cos nobody would notice. Ok, I'm ready for my time in the poetic stocks so all of you can pass by and throw the rotten tomatoes at this chancer. Thanks for the comments lol Kindest Regards Ian T
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

15 years 12 months ago

scotticisms

I changed the quote to help the non - scots afflicted. P.S.Wasn't the English goalkeeper great against the Yanks? Ian