She has inspired three poems, ended two arguments, and declined responsibility for the song somebody wrote after one conversation. Tangerine Muse cannot help what people create in her presence, but she would appreciate it if they stopped making the results her problem.

A muse is often admired for what others discover through her while her own inner world goes unexplored. She is more than someone else’s inspiration, memory, or beautiful idea. Her imagination belongs to her—and the life she creates for herself deserves the fullest attention.