Jane Durham

The Confused Muse: Rhymes of Our Times Jane Durham

Although most of the verses of The Confused Muse are written in the first person, they represent the thoughts, feelings, and attitudes of a wide spectrum of personalities. Some are living independently, either in a retirement facility or in their own homes. They continue to enjoy activities, although probably not as many as they once did. They are using a variety of coping skills to attempt to compensate for the confusion which they find creeping into many aspects of their lives. At the other end of the spectrum are the very confused, who may, nonetheless, have their moments of clarity. They react to the people and events in their lives in ways that are unexpected and frequently misunderstood. They cope with fears, anxieties, delusions, and frustrations, while constantly battling fatigue. The verses of The Confused Muse are presented in random order. Attempts to clarify, identify, and interpret are left to the reader.