Unmused ~ Belated Terza Rima ~ MP2012

Unmused

my muse disappeared with naught to say

I didn't hear door slam in the night

no shoes crunch gravel as she walked away

good riddance – who needs anyone to write;

who pens these words, if not I,

to bring tears of sorrow love, joy, or fright

‘tis not easy, I find, as I try and try

but nothing in me strikes harmonic chord

paper balls crumpled fall – my gift belie

time crawls when uninspired  - ignored

I wonder - when will she return to me

with hope, I ope' the hasp – unlatch the door

this virgin page glares tauntingly

dares me caress with flaccid pen

stroke words that excite alluringly

but I am most impotent of men

I cannot rise to wield what she craves

if, then, I cannot write, what then

back and forth I pace, my soul grave

dispelling joy - impelling frustration

If only she were here - she would enslave

plant one seed - one spark - elation

one touch her lips - I'd be burning

oh, how crave I now her flirtation

at the window, I await her returning

'tis she, yonder nearing - my yearning heart knows

I hear her voice now – inciting soul churning

one touch and I melt - Begone! - thrumming throes

one kiss - floodgates open  - my poetry flows

I found my Mindful Poetry column for the terza rima, but it's lacking in helpfulness. I'll describe how to write one in the rules below. It's confusing to describe, but it makes sense when you see it. Here's a couple terza rimas to consider: John Beck's and one of mine.

If you are new to this group or contest, go here to learn more and then come back to participate in today's challenge.

Follow these rules:

1. Include at least three stanzas plus an envoy.
A stanza has three lines
An envoy has one or two lines that rhyme with the second line of the stanza preceeding it
The first and third line of every stanza rhymes and...
...the second word of each stanza is also the rhyming word of the first and third lines of the subsequent stanza.

Another way to consider the rhyme scheme: a-b-a, b-c-b, c-d-c. d-e-d...e-e.
This is called an interlocking rhyme scheme.

2. Today's prompt: history

3. Publish so that the date stamped is April 27th with only one stamp-date

4. Tag with MP2012