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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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You left, amongst the strewn hearts that tumble earthward into the cavernous yawn of a river’s edge. Accepting no quarter, giving none as a solemn tear struggles to simply lie still amongst the damp earth....can it be? I Died, there upon that brown dusty hill, whispering to my foe, he who follows my shadow nightly, he who dawdles and dabbles in wait of what is certain to come...as my breath strains to leave, and my eyes fight the closure of life As waters rise effortlessly into the star laden skies and nothing lies beside the anger of my accursed demise... and a tender, shimmering tear scrawls a last word upon a worn cheek, suffering from too many filtered packs and few scraped plates of Mulligan’s best before the spuds became a toothless man’s savior and a stick of corn dares him to try...before the eve departs and a harvest moon’s chill awakens the dead once more. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A past life recall, perhaps? So vividly portrayed, that I found myself gasping and hungering for air ~ but alas, 'twas not meant to be...  Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Cheer up Magnus, things are never as bad as they seem. good luck. Lindsay |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Your poetry blossoms by the day! Though frought with anguish, this poem is very beautiful! I hope that part (or all) of this is not alluding to bad news about your health and a repeat/continuation of your past operation. I have a horrible feeling, though, that it is. My sincere wishes for your good health and happiness. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Gosh, dear Barry, this is such an intense, emotional write with such powerful impact! Poetry at its best. Love, Margherita  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I sent Owl an email.... for the rest, fear not, I am on the mend from some skin cancer surgery on one of my eyelids...Not 100 percent yet, but getting there....no fun driving with one eyeball vice two... but back to two peepers now, though very sensitive to sunlight...driving me bonkers.... hugs a bunch....Mag. |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Great work ! I like the river's edge my self. much contemplating can e done there. enjoyad this one adagio |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
i always enjoy to read some of your poetry i am glad i looked back ARCTIC WIND |
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