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 |   Meeting the Muse ~ A Poetry Campfire Creative |
| [Introduction] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** I would like to thank the eleven wonderful poets and friends who decorated this page with a gorgeous awardicon! Drum roll please: PatrickB  , Liam  , Dave  , ShelleyA~13 years at WDC , Ghostranch , Solivagus , Hannah ♫♥♫ , gardengirl, Fi , 🌕 HuntersMoon  and Marci Missing Everyone . Thank you all!  ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ~ A Poetry Campfire Creative ~ ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ![Merit Badge in Quill Award
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When your fingers can't keep pace with the thoughts that tumble from your brain, the muse is responsible. She aids you in bringing life to words, and frankly, she's tired of stalking the shadows. It's time the two of you meet. Your muse is waiting patiently in the lounge, enjoying the plush cream décor and vases filled with plump, sweet-scented roses. She's sipping white wine, tapping her fingers, and preparing to deliver excellence. The rest is up to you! One thing is certain, she does have some complaints. The inspiration you gain to create that ballad comes from her. You feel the urge but put it in the "too hard" basket where the "Forms to Try" folder is located. Your muse doesn't appreciate this, and she must find it hurtful that you don't respond to her whispers. You can prove your loyalty to the one faithful companion who's only goal is to collaborate with you. She's decided to tender her challenge; what you choose to do with it is up to you. The panel of muses want boundaries pushed, comfort zones dispensed of, and new forms and genres explored. So, what have you got to lose? You might not surprise your muse ... but you will surprise yourself. Below you will find a list of muse-profiles. Your muse appears in this list. Her name and yours appear together, as well as her favourite form, genre, and convention. Take note of her preferences. You never know when they may be of use to you. Remember, your muse has chosen you. Make her proud! She may not look like the kind of muse that you would choose for yourself, but perhaps there is a reason for that. You might not like the genre, form, or kink that she selects for you, but she anticipated that and sent a memo in advance: Deal with it! Note: please read the following rules before submitting a poem. They are important and must be adhered to in order to please your muse. If you don't please her, she won't reward you. Simple, dimple! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** The Rules IMPORTANT! ~ Please read before submitting a poem ~  Each member of the Campfire Creative will have one turn per round A four-day period is allotted to complete you poem before submission If you choose to decline the muse's challenge, you may skip your turn. Please refrain from taking the full four days to pass over your turn. By declining promptly, you allow the next person to start creating. It's okay to skip your turn if you are too busy to create, but you will have to answer to the muse ...  Each challenge will include genre, form, and a kink. The definition of a "kink" is detailed below. All three (genre, form, and kink) must be included in your poem. Your muse will be choosing these three elements. IMPORTANT: If you really don't like the three choices, you can request another selection. You can do this once each time your turn comes around. NOTE: Don't skip the Campfire notification request if you simply want another selection. Email me, and I'll collect a new selection from your muse. If you skip the notification request, you will lose your turn. The request remains valid for (4) days, and I will get back to you promptly with your new genre, form, and kink. If you don't like the second offering, you can write it anyway (always the best option), or you can skip your turn and wait for the next round. Look at it as a personal challenge if you receive a selection that isn't "you." That's how we grow in our writing. If a poem isn't at least a little challenging, you're probably not growing in your craft. The content rating for all poetry must not exceed (GC). IMPORTANT: Please don't post the whole poem in the entry. Create a static item for your poem, then submit the bitem in your entry. Your poem will be linked on the page. If you don't want your poem to be visible to the general writing.com community, link the item with a passkey for the other members of the campfire and myself. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** What is a Kink? The panel of muses have decided on the following conventions to get you started. One for each muse. One of these conventions will be included in the specifications for your poem, along with a genre and form choice. Meter and rhyme scheme will never be included because either of these conventions might contradict the requirements of the form you have been gifted by the muse. IMPORTANT! The inclusion of a certain convention doesn't mean you have to use it in excess. You don't want it to be overdone or to affect the quality of your poem. You just have to incorporate the convention somewhere within your poem, whatever that convention may be. For instance, if you have simile as your convention, one will suffice. Feel free to use more if it is appropriate or natural. The ultimate goal is to write good poetry, and that can't be achieved with forced writing. Of course, you can use as many or as few other conventions as you want. Go crazy! Or don't go crazy ... you get the picture. If you don't get the picture, feel free to contact me with any questions, and I'll try and work out what the picture is so I can explain it to you ...  .Both forms and genres may be subject to change after the completion of (4) rounds. The muses will reconvene and consider their options. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Specified Use of Convention  Allegory Epic Simile Archaism Irony Internal Rhyme Blazon Neologism Chiasmus Synesthesia Conceit Dissonance Paradox ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Specified Use of Form Wreathed Sestet Septilla Balasi Stanza Blues Sonnet English Quintain Goethe Stanza Decastich Huitain Go Vat Magic 9 Monchielle Stanza Muzdawidj "Invalid Item"  by PatrickB ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Specified Use of Genre Biographical Supernatural Fantasy Science FictionRomance OR Erotica Ghost Nonsense Occult Comedy Children's Food/Cooking Folklore ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Reap the Rewards! Each poem submitted will receive 1,000 GPs  (regardless of adherence to rules) Each poem submitted that adheres to the rules will earn you 2,500 GPs. A total of 3,500 GPs are available to a poem that meets the criteria dictated by your muse. Each time you submit a poem that adheres to your specifications, I will buy you (1) raffle ticket in a current raffle. If you enter (4) consecutive rounds, you will receive a merit badge upon submission of the fourth poem (if all four of those poems have adhered to the rules). IMPORTANT: All of the rewards will be gifted according to adherence to the rules. If you have used the denoted form, genre, and kink, you will receive the rewards, and your muse will love you forever! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Muse Profiles ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Liam Brenda Shelley A. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Jess Monty Hannah ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** G.G Mandy Kasia ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Patrick Ken Marci ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Andy Julienne Paddy. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Azrael Elle Sharon. The following list is an outline of your muses favourite convention, form and genre. Take note of these. You never know when these facts may come in handy! Shantay: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Liam Shantay's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite meal: Breakfast Favourite Song: "Nil Se'n La" by Celtic Woman Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Drinking Best Quality: Patience Greatest Flaw: Unrealistic Expectations Special Talent: Arranging Music Bad Habit: Swearing Temperament Easygoing  Round (20) Selection: Convention: Internal Rhyme Form: Magic 9 Genre: Folklore ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Kamali: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Mandy Kamali's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Black Favourite Meal: Sausages and Vegetables, Chocolate Mud Mousse Favourite song: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Reading Best Quality: Intuitive Greatest Flaw: Dissatisfaction Special Talent: Dancing Bad Habit: Picking Roses From Strangers Gardens Temperament: Serious Round (20) Selection: Convention: Blazon Form: Wreathed Sestet Genre: Romance OR erotica ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Illia: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hannah ♫♥♫ Illia's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Green Favourite Meal: Steak, Baked Potato, Salad and Strawberry/Rhubarb Crisp Favourite song: "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Reading Fantasy Novels Best Quality: Highly Intelligent Greatest Flaw: Sulky Special Talent: Painting Murals Bad Habit: Scowling Temperament: Grouchy Round (20) Selection: Convention: Archaism Form: Huitain Genre: Romance OR Erotica ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Miko: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 🌕 HuntersMoon Miko's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Green Favourite Meal: Mixed Green Salad Favourite song: "Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Visiting Wineries Best Quality: She's a Registered Democrat Greatest Flaw: Smoking Special Talent: She Sees the Humour in Life Bad Habit: No Bad Habits Temperament: Optimistic Round (20) Selection: Convention: Allegory Form: English Quintain Genre: Biographical ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Julienne: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** mystic_dreams Julienne's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Teal Favourite Meal: Julienne is evolving into a healthier eater and has not found her new favorite. Favourite song: "You are Loved" by Josh Groban Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Sneaking special surprises to seniors and children Best Quality: Quirky and fun Greatest Flaw: Sometimes she doesn't know when to stop Special Talent: Rhythmic Gymnastics Bad Habit: Gossip Temperament: Effervescent Round (20) Selection: Convention: Dissonance Form: Goethe Stanza Genre: Children's ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Alina: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Andy~hating university Alina's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Red Favourite Meal: Medium-rare porterhouse, chips, corn on the cob Favourite song: "Now it Snows in Hell" by Lordi Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Writing obscene Limericks Best Quality: Compassionate Greatest Flaw: Sarcastic beyond belief Special Talent: Baking souffles that always rise Bad Habit: Trimming her toenails at the dinner table Temperament: Easygoing Round (20) Selection: Convention: Archaism Form: Monchielle Stanza Genre: Romance OR erotica ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Ahna: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** paddy1 Ahna's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Red Favourite Meal: Barbeque-pork fried Rice Favourite song: "Not Ready to Make Nice" by Dixie Chicks Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Painting Best Quality: Bravery Greatest Flaw: Easily distracted Special Talent: Interior design Bad Habit: Sticking her finger in the chocolate-spread jar Temperament: Optimistic Round (20) Selection: Convention: Internal Rhyme Form: Blues Sonnet Genre: Food/Cooking ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Shayna: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Azrael Tseng Shayna's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Turquoise Favourite Meal: Peach Favourite song:"Hallalujah" by Vision Children's Choir Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Exploring the cosmos Best Quality: Keen Insight Greatest Flaw: Obsessive Special Talent: Singing Bad Habit: Junk-food binging Temperament: Effervescent Round (20) Selection: Convention: Dissonance Form: Muzdawidj Genre: Fantasy ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Silvanna: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Elle - on hiatus  Silvanna's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: White, because it likes to start from scratch all the time instead of continuing something that is already in progress. Favourite meal: Chocolate! Yes, chocolate is a meal. Favourite Song: "4 Chords Song" by Axis Of Awesome Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Reading Best Quality: Open to constructive criticism, learning, and trying new things Greatest Flaw: Easily distracted and leaves projects unfinished (hence the 4 Chords song!) Special Talent: Fast Learner Bad Habit: Procrastination Temperament Easygoing Round (20) Selection Convention: Paradox Form: Goethe Stanza Genre: Folklore ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Cahli: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** PandaPaws Licensed VetTech Cahli's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Fuchsia Favourite meal: Lobster Bisque. Favourite Song: "I Told You So" by Randy Travis Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Chasing butterflies Best Quality: Intelligent Greatest Flaw: Crass Special Talent: Oil painting Bad Habit: Antagonizing animals Temperament Morose Round (20) Selection: Convention: Neologism Form: Muzdawidz Genre: Biographical ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Orra: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** PatrickB Orra's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Silver Favourite Meal: Extra-rare Venison, Potato Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Strawberry Ice Cream Favourite Song: "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Necromantic Alchemy Best Quality: Intellectually Unstoppable Greatest Flaw: Judgmental Special Talent: Mental Telepathy Bad Habit: Gritting Teeth Temperament: Pessimistic Round (20) Selection: Convention: Internal Rhyme Form: Blues Sonnet Genre: Occult ~ The muses and writers below are currently on break ~ Rama: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ShelleyA~13 years at WDC Rama's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Gold Favourite Meal: Grilled Chicken with Vegetables over Brown Rice, Chocolate Devil's Food Cake Favourite Song: "The Prayer" by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Reading Inspirational Books Best Quality: Encouragement Greatest Flaw: Procrastination Special Talent: Listening to the Heart Bad Habit: Her Ability to go off on Tangents Temperament: Optimistic Round (19) Selection: Convention: Archaism Form: Wreathed Sestet Genre: Fantasy ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Lynessa: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Ghostranch Lynessa's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Crimson Favourite Meal: Ratatouille Favourite Song: "Stay" by Shakespeare's Sister Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Playing Piano Best Quality: Passion Greatest Flaw: Passion (it's a quality and a flaw) Special Talent: Playing Piano Bad Habit: Fingernail Biting Temperament: Serious Round (19) Selection: Convention: Dissonance. Form: Muzdawidj Genre: Children's ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Seraphina: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** bumfuzzled Seraphina's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Sea Green Favourite Meal: Salads Favourite song: Paradise by the Dashboard Light" by Meat Loaf Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Lazing About Best Quality: Smile for Everyone Greatest Flaw: Lazy Unless Properly Motivated to Action Special Talent: Playing the Saxaphone Bad Habit: Hoarder of Unread Poetry Temperament: Easygoing Round (19) Selection: Convention: Irony. Form: Magic 9 Genre: Folklore ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Genevieve: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** gardengirl Genevieve's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Lime Green Favourite Meal: Pasta Favourite song: "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Photography Best Quality: Empathetic Greatest Flaw: Procrastinator Special Talent: Dancing Bad Habit: Twirling Hair Temperament: Easygoing Round (19) Selection: Convention: Chiasmus Form: Magic 9 Genre: Comedy ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hamori: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Fi Hamori's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Green Favourite Meal: Apples and Honey Favourite song: "Crying Wolf" by Enya Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Singing And Playing The Cello Best Quality: Daring, Optimistic, Passionate Greatest Flaw: Workoholic Special Talent: Music Bad Habit: Muttering Temperament: Serious Round (19) Selection: Convention: Synesthesia Form: Huitain Genre: Romance OR Erotica (18+ max) ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Angelica: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Marci Missing Everyone Angelica's Favourites ▼ Favourite Colour: Pink Favourite Meal: Mexican Favourite song: "Does Anybody Hear Her" by Casting Crowns Favourite Activity When Not Inspiring: Being Mischievous and Hiding Marci's Pens and Pencils Best Quality: Cheerful and Bubbly Greatest Flaw: Snarky at Times Special Talent: Singing Bad Habit: Burping Temperament: Easygoing Round (19) Selection: Convention: Conceit Form: Goethe Stanza Genre: Fantasy ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Retirees ▼ ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only **
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I'm not feeling this, but here is my addition that does meet the requirements. I guess my muse took a Christmas vacation. 
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I'm Miko and I are back 
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Wheeee! Miko is alive and well 
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Got confused on genre ... but the rest is there
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The form did not lend itself well to the genre, but I tried my best. I think my brain is fried from all the poetry I wrote last month.
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barely edited for the grosser miscues but its my effort
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hit with a tough trio to make them join hands and sing this round but we have an effort
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I finally got smart and am using the forms for the contests I enter - that way, I'm always ready
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not sure I pulled off the EPIC simile but I got a LOT of simile anyway :)
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Round 20 
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