My muse is no more<br /> His comments on my poems, I adored<br /> I have not written a poem since he took ill<br /> I hope he is getting better, I cannot tell<br /> He inspired and challenged me to write to my heart's content<br /> He also encouraged me, quite the gent<br /> I reread my poems and often think<br /> I miss his thoughts and his reassuring wink<br /> It has been almost a year since I have been able to write<br /> I miss the star that shone so bright<br /> <br /> <br /> I miss my muse~   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey