I’m very proud to announce that my poem She’s A Jealous Muse has been posted to the Edge of Humanity Magazine website. Check it out! This is the only place you’ll be able to read it. And browser through the rest of their site. They always post the most interesting stuff.
Thanks, Joelcy!
About Bartholomew Barker
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, a collection of poets in the Triangle region of North Carolina where he has hosted a monthly feedback workshop for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he lives and writes poetry.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
Wonderful. Love the title, so I’ll be sure to check it out.
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Thanks! Let me know what you think or, if you like it, let them know.
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Oh, she’s a harsh mistress your muse. I adore this, and that possessive spark that requires fanning.
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Thanks! And I’ve used those words, “harsh mistress”, many times to describe her.
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Wonderful news! Congratulations Bartholomew! The title says it all, doesn’t it? 🍾🎈🎉
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Thanks though I hope the title doesn’t say it all. I want everybody to go read the poem!
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It’s a wonderful poem and so true! In my case it would be “He’s a Jealous Muse!”
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I look forward to your re-write.
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Oh! A challenge or a dare? 😉
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Consider it a prompt.
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Ahh, I like that much better!
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Your muse sounds familiar Bart … “Melpomene”
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If not her, one of her sisters.
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congratulations! This poem explains so much. ;)
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Thanks! I try to be didactic.
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Your muse is something, firey and possessive. 🔥
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That she is.
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Phew – telling it like it is.
It’s there in your head, and there’s no ease until…it’s out.
V. demanding Mistress/Master.
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Indeed she is. Thanks!
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By your request Bartholomew! 😉
http://gypsieswritingmusingsquotesgripes.com/2022/06/15/hes-a-possessive-muse/
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Great job! I’m glad you found my little poem inspirational.
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Nice, Bart!
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Thanks, Susi!
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You’re welcome, dear! :)
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