When I Met My Muse - A poem by William Stafford


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William Stafford - When I Met My Muse

I glanced at her and took my glasses
off--they were still singing. They buzzed
like a locust on the coffee table and then
ceased. Her voice belled forth, and the
sunlight bent. I felt the ceiling arch, and
knew that nails up there took a new grip
on whatever they touched. "I am your own
way of looking at things," she said. "When
you allow me to live with you, every
glance at the world around you will be
a sort of salvation." And I took her hand.

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Poet: William Stafford Poem: When I Met My Muse Poem of the Day: Dec 6 2009 Comment 2 of 2, added on May 20th, 2010 at 8:29 PM. When I Met My Muse This poem made me smile with understanding. The goosebumps are gone, but I smile still. Lovely! Carolyn from United States Comment 1 of 2, added on May 19th, 2005 at 7:34 AM. This poem stopped me in my tracks with its power and simplicity. Alison from United Kingdom More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, When I Met My Muse, has received 2 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: William Stafford Poem: When I Met My Muse Last read: 2013-06-19 10:25:36 Poem of the Day: Dec 6 2009 Viewed 4746 times. Added Feb 20 2003.

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