Today at the dVerse Poets, we have Art as Inspiration, and introducing Beverly Dyer.

 


I may as well have tried

to tame a Mustang stallion
or steal a mirage

thinking my charms were enough
to capture your heart and
you would love me back.

 

“Horse Galloping” Beverly Dyer

23 responses to “My Charms”

  1. robtkistner Avatar

    Excellent interpretation Susan, of this piece you chose of Beverly’s art. Wonderful choice!

  2. The Abject Muse Avatar

    Thank you, Vivian. Your comment means a lot to me. :-)

  3. Vivian Zems Avatar

    There is so much meaning in your poem. I love the way you played with the words.

  4. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar

    But if you hadn’t tried, you would always have dreamed about taming the horse…

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      This is true, Bjorn. However, I also would not have been kicked in the teeth by said horse. Either way in my experience, the heart does what it wants and we hope for the best. :-)

  5. beverlydyer Avatar

    Moving…so human. Thank you! Bev

  6. Frank Hubeny Avatar

    Nice comparison of stealing a mirage to using one’s charms.

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you Frank. Interesting…I hadn’t thought of that.

  7. The Abject Muse Avatar

    Thank you, Beverly. I appreciate your stopping by & commenting!

  8. Beverly Crawford Avatar
    Beverly Crawford

    Nice analogy of romance rebuffed!

  9. rothpoetry Avatar

    I love this poem. The words and the painting blend so well!

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks so much, rothpoetry. Glad you enjoyed!

  10. kim881 Avatar

    Your poem is so heartfelt, Susan, it brought a tears to my eyes.

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you, Kim. It was tough to write.

  11. msjadeli Avatar

    Susan your musing on heartache is acutely resonant.

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you, Lisa. I kind of wish it wasn’t, if you get my drift. :-).

      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You are welcome, and yes, I do.

  12. Mish Avatar

    Sometimes love is impossible, unfortunately.
    The brevity of your poem is very effective. A perfect pairing!

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you Mish! Yes, love is impossible most times. ;-)

  13. Truedessa Avatar

    I guess charm wasn’t enough – so sad.

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      I’ve learned charm is rarely enough. Sometimes it works as a Band-Aid. Thank you, Truedessa!

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