Quote by John Updike

I would especially like to re-court the Muse of poetry, who ran off with the mailman four years ago, and drops me only a scribbled postcard from time to time.

I would especially like to re-court the Muse of poetry, who

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their desire to reconnect and seek inspiration from the Muse of poetry. Metaphorically, the Muse is portrayed as having abandoned the author, running off with the mailman. The mention of receiving occasional postcards signifies the sporadic bursts of creativity or ideas the author still receives, but longs for a more frequent and significant connection with their Muse. Overall, the quote speaks to the author's longing for the return of creative inspiration and the frustrations of an elusive Muse.

By John Updike

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