The Everyday Muse

An Experiment in Poetry by Harry Lafnear

Follow the ongoing experiment as one author confronts his muse, writing one poem a day for a full year. Each week, we will present the resulting poetry, along with his thoughts on the harnessing or fracture of his creative mind (more).

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Episode 40: Tessera

December 3, 2006, Duration 15:06, Size 13.8 MB

Poems about the end of summer, the wisdom of childhood, and horsing around in Heaven. Plus part 6 in the Writer's Block saga.

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Written Poetry

Week 40

  • Oct. 01: "Surrendering September" (prose)
  • Oct. 02: "Vigil" (prose)
  • Oct. 03: "Following Theater" (prose)
  • Oct. 04: "Representing America" (prose)
  • Oct. 05: "Straightjacket" (prose)
  • Oct. 06: "A Poet's Wish" (prose)
  • Oct. 07: "Exploring Heaven" (prose)

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