Ergo, the Ogre

My Charms

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
Ergo, the Ogre
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23 responses to “My Charms”

  1. Truedessa Avatar
    Truedessa

    I guess charm wasn’t enough – so sad.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

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

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  2. Mish Avatar
    Mish

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

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

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  3. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    Susan your musing on heartache is acutely resonant.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

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

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      1. msjadeli Avatar
        msjadeli

        You are welcome, and yes, I do.

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  4. kim881 Avatar
    kim881

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Kim. It was tough to write.

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  5. rothpoetry Avatar
    rothpoetry

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thanks so much, rothpoetry. Glad you enjoyed!

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  6. Beverly Crawford Avatar
    Beverly Crawford

    Nice analogy of romance rebuffed!

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  7. The Abject Muse Avatar
    The Abject Muse

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

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  8. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

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

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  9. beverlydyer Avatar
    beverlydyer

    Moving…so human. Thank you! Bev

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank *you*!

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  10. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      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. :-)

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  11. Vivian Zems Avatar
    Vivian Zems

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

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  12. The Abject Muse Avatar
    The Abject Muse

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

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  13. robtkistner Avatar
    robtkistner

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Rob!

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