The Muse, the Spirit, and the Past

Musing on memories

Photo by Tamara Menzi on Unsplash

Sometimes the words won’t come
Whether it’s from gladness or sadness
What to keep inside even longer
What to expel, expose, or merely confess?

At times the Muse says, “Stop! Don’t share!
Why express mistakes made, temptations taken
And embarrassing humiliation?”
Then often…