My New Friend…

Published on by balroop singh

New poem for new year?

“Forget it,” says my snooty muse – irate and imperious. “Go ahead with your fiction and the new friend you’ve found.”

“Why are you sulking?”

“NO! I feel stifled when you write descriptive paragraphs for your new friend.”

“Why can’t a poet write a novel?” I ask 

“You are no good at that! I know you are a person of few words. For years I’ve been your mentor and now you’ve abandoned me.”

“But this is a temporary phase. This story has been waiting to burst out. Let me finish it.”

“Really? I challenge you to finish it this year. I am sure you are going to get wedged in those dark corridors. Only I know how to pull you out.”

“Now that is poor encouragement, goldy.”

“I am familiar with your dismal progress. Each time I’ve to step in to show you the light that glows at the horizon.”

“I know I am incomplete without you. I promise to be with you each morning.”

“This is no truce. I’ll choose my own time. Right now I am in an adventurous mood.”

“You’ve come home after a month. Share your stories with me.” I try to ground her.

“Ha!”she rebuffs me and bounds out. “Don’t try to humor me. I know you too well.”

My new friend embraces me and we totter forward. Hope has been my dearest buddy.

© Balroop Singh

Thank you! I am looking for some beta readers for advice about my WIP. All kind of suggestions from accomplished fiction writers are welcome.

47 thoughts on “My New Friend…”

  1. Your muse is just upset about your new project, Balroop, but I’m sure she’ll stick around and wait her turn. Good for you for expanding your writing talents. As I recall, your prose is wonderful.

    1. I’ve shared some stories from the book I’ve been planning to write but kept postponing it, thinking my elaborating skills are not good. My writing group has been encouraging me and I am almost at the end of this story, with just 30,000 words but I would like to add more. Thank you for the encouragement Diana.

  2. Sending you lots of encouragement Balroop in what ever field you are exploring, I know you will accomplish what ever you set your mind to do…
    Your words are always a delight to read in what ever format..
    Have a wonderful and Very Successful New and Happy Year ahead my friend.. May 2023 bring your New Work In Progress satisfaction and Joy ❤
    Much love ❤

  3. Oooh! You’re writing a novel? You need to do another post, Balroop, and give us details. I’m super excited for you! And don’t worry… your muse might be feeling a bit miffed now, but that won’t last for long. Your poetry is too ingrained in your soul. She’ll be back in a heartbeat.

    In the meantime, I’m cheering you on with this new endeavor, my friend!

    1. Thank you for the encouragement Mae. I am almost at the end of the story that has been waiting to be finished for many years. I hope to publish it this year. All thanks to my writing group! 😊

  5. We all need some vacay and recharging. I hope you will have many more moods & moments to write in 2023. Happy new year.

  6. Congratulations on writing a novel, Balroop! I’m sure your poetic muse will forgive you 😁 Wishing you every success! All the best for 2023, my friend 💕🙂

  8. Congrats on your new novel, Balroop! Very exciting! 2023 is for trying new things and stepping out of our comfort zones. At least, that’s what I’ll be doing too. 🙂
    Happy New Year and wishing you all the best! 🥰❤️

    1. Thank you Lauren. I am glad you are planning to try new things. Yes, we must step out of our comfort zones. My best wishes are with you dear friend. 🥰

  10. That’s a great challenge and I am sure you’ll make it till the end Balroop!
    Your poetic muse will agree soon, don’t worry. And we are all there with you to keep you moving in the right direction!
    Have a blessed year!

  11. I love the dialogue you are having with your imperious muse, Balroop. Made me smile. She is a bossy one and jealous, too. She’ll be back after her break. I’m excited that you are writing a novel!

    I would be happy to read it to provide feedback. I have also just finished my novel! I have attempted two others that I have shelved. This one finally went to THE END. It is almost ready for a pro editor. Perhaps you would like to read the first few chapters? Your feedback would be extremely valuable. Let me know what you think? and when you are ready to share your draft. HUGS.

    1. Wow! I am glad to hear that this one went to the end. You know I would happily read whatever you want to share and give my feedback. Any time.
      Thank you for your encouraging words and support Lisa, I am happy to make you smile. I’ll share my draft when it is complete. 🤗🥰

  12. Congrats Balroop, for spreading your writing wings. Good for you dipping into a whole new genre. I hope you will do a post and give us a taste about what you’re writing. 🙂 x

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