The Muses are mythical, legendary beings who have been known for both good and evil; spoken of, sung about, and written on extensively for centuries.

The Muses are often given credit or blame for everyday events that are a normal part of life.

Strictly as a point to ponder, I would like to suggest that any normal writer has a trio of muses that tag along to help, inspire, and often hinder, complicate and confuse the creative writing process for us.

But it would seem, good or bad, they are a necessary component of the writing process. They are the voices in your head that assist, direct, suggest, and sometimes demand attention as you write.

This trio of muses are fraternal triplets, born of the same heritage: Talent. Talent is the mother of all creativity. Talent was born with basic skills. She teaches us how to develop those skills through her children, the Muses, named Lynda, Jessica, and Bobby Ellen.

Sometimes their advice is well received. Sometimes their advice is confusing and difficult to understand. Sometimes they offer no adviceand watch us, with pleasure, to see if we will succeed. Lessons are learned when principles taught must be applied on our own to demonstrate our own understanding and creativity.

Lynda is a muse of carnal erotica. When she is present you can feel the radiant heat of the closeness and wantonness of her silken, smooth nakedness. Her bronzed flesh she willingly bares, rising and falling in poetic motion for your own pleasure. You can smell the thick, heady scent of her aroused sexuality as she whispers gently, but deeply, into the ears of your mind. She is the perfect portrait of a sultry, sensuous goddess.

Jessica is a euphoric romantic. Like a newly stitched quilt, you are easily enfolded by her soft, penetrating whispers into the comforting warmth of her enveloping presence. Your mind and heart are set at peace as she chants her sing-song melodies of romance and love as you recline casually in her presence. Thoughts of futures yet to be flow freely through your mind. You are lifted, invigorated, and encouraged beyond measure. Armed with her knowledge and support you are able to go forward and achieve.

Bobby Ellen is the practical voice of reason. She is the one who attempts to plant your feet firmly in the soil of reality. She is the champion of honesty, fidelity, and truth. She doesnt let your head get too big. She speaks reason to your mind and encouragement to your heart, gently reminding you that you can always improve and do a little better. She supports the concepts of continuing education, daily planning, goal setting, and the practice of your developing skills. She whispers in your ear that failure is only found in the acceptance of yourself as you are, rather than choosing to become even more. She will encourage you upward, if you will listen. She is the root, the stem, the development of elementary, true passion.

The Three Muses. Always passionate, provocative, and persistent. You have seen them, heard them, felt them, in some form or another.

They are all in your mind.

Orare they?

They should be!

Bob Curtis
http://www.essun.blogspot.com