"Muse,"

Muse,
forgive my sins
and embrace
these sparkling shards
of my soul.
Arouse your spirit
within me,
allow me
to write of
the agony
that is now
solely expressed
in my heart--
Uncurse me
as I jealously
and passionately
describe the talents
of my peers,
and as I bewitch
myself
to believe
that my anguish
is not worthy
of your tranquility
of your words