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Where Are They Now?
by Bruce W NiedtI hadn’t heard anything from the Muses
for so long, so I Googled them
to track them down. It seems they’ve all gone
undercover, acquired new identities:
Terpsichore’s on Dancing with the Stars
(still hot, too – love that skimpy outfit).
Erato’s become a porn queen – some boob job!
Euterpe’s a producer for some indie label in Japan.
Urania runs the planetarium at a science museum
in Phoenix. Most nights she just stares into the night sky,
making up new constellations.
Thalia’s doing standup at some cheesy comedy club
in Baltimore. Weeknights, she waitresses at the same club.
Clio teaches history at a high school in Philly.
Her lesbian lover’s a performance artist.
Polyhymnia has joined a religious cult in Montana,
and spends her days in a long skirt, on a hard bench,
chanting.
Melpomene – well, she’s a sad story, in the hospital
for the fifth time after as many suicide attempts.
But she’s published three books of poetry.
Calliope is a stay-at-home Mom of three in Michigan.
Weekdays she gives piano lessons.
No wonder I can’t get inspired. 11/07/2008 Author's Note:
First published in Up and Under: The QND Review, 2009.
Posted on 11/07/2008
Copyright © 2025 Bruce W Niedt
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Rhiannon Jones on 11/08/08 at 01:44 AM Ah! Well, this explains alot of things. (love it) |
| Posted by Kristi Paik on 11/12/08 at 06:36 PM :( this made me sad. your brave i can't even google old favorite bands for that exact fear lol but great imagery. it really does show how much time can take life away, no matter who you are. Memorable and honest |
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