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Epitaph Of A Nameless Poet
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Epitaph Of A Nameless Poet |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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EPITAPH OF A NAMELESS POET < !signature-->Here lies he who on this day died. Who had no shame, lo worse, no pride. Who loved to write but sold his pen To meet merit of other men. The challenge met, not withstanding, Only cost of understanding. In perfect meter laid to rest Forgotten with life's works in jest. His manuscript, a lemming's song Society could ne'er call wrong. Stacked upon the insipid heap Of soulless rhyme now six foot deep. All eyes closed to the burning truth Of passion his pen held in youth. Identity lost to the game Of perfect poetry and fame Eternal anonymity, Accounted to conformity. Emotion forfeit to acclaim, This poet died without a name! Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 03-16-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I love this! Do we go quietly? NAY!  Your situation produces some incredible poetry my friend*HUG* ~X~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
"A lemming's song"....How in the world did you come up with that? Nuts! Wish I had thought of it! Excellent writing, Michael. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Never nameless, Michael... your work is too beautiful! *G* (Which means all of us have plenty of names for you, all products of jealousy! LOL) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Micheal, This poem is a clasic. It shows inspiration. One of the finest thing I've seen you do. And I agree with Balladeer about the lemming. A wonderful creative line. Bravo |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
As long as even one person remembers you, you shall never be a nameless poet. Luckily, you have a whole forum of people here who will remember you. Excellent work here Michael. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Dear Lord in heaven hear my prayer, As we watch this soul laid there. Ne'er let conformity, Give me any boundery. Let my words reach forth in strength, Stretching forth to any length. Ne'er let me lose this game, Like this poet with no name. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
X-Angel, well hell no we don't go quietly!!! we'll go in a blaze of glory!!! Balladeer, uh, you can credit the "lemming line" to Mikey - He plays that game all the time - kinda reminds me of the human "rat" race...LOL suthern, this epitaph wasn't actually meant for me - but for the poet who sells out on his emotion and what he holds true to please a critic. Sy, thank you - believe me there was plenty of inspiration behind this one. Mistik - thanks my friend. Marilyn, you got the message loud and clear. Thank you so much for the poetic reply. Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How the heck to you write as much as you do, as often as you do - and do it all so well??? Huh? Huh??? |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Very beautiful Michael. You once again defy the boundries of great poetry. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Excellent theme and portrayal, Michael. Ironic that I read this tonight, as I received a note from an editor this afternoon who "suggested" some rewrite edits that I was uncomfortable with. I can say, earnestly, that I made the right decision, and what a reinforcement this piece was to read. Thank you. ~ Claire |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael, knock em dead! You've been putting out some excellent work, where is all your inspiration coming from? As I sit here dry as the desert  hehe |
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jbowie Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 135BANGOR (that OR) ME |
boy, once you get an idea you sure do run with it. Cool beans. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You shall never be nameless! No matter what..I see great things in your future. Remember, I knew you when!!!.....  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Now I KNOW you're not talking about yourself here sweetie...there won't be a day where I won't remember your name...the poem was soulfully good-(don't think soulfully is a word, but I used it anyway- now I can be remembered as the blonde that can't spell!!LOL) < !signature--> Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... [This message has been edited by devina (edited 03-17-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow...you go Michael!! Both of these are great |
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BluesforNarada Junior Member
since 2000-03-02
Posts 13 |
Truly a magnificant poem Michael. One of the best I have read for a while! Keep up the good work - and maybe one day time will tell you in your heart who the poet was. |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Great poem, but on the subject of conformity, Is it right to anti-conform against conformist views, and also, is not anti-conformin, realy a form of conforming any way ? therefore is not the whole value of life a parody ? Kind of makes you think don't it ? Cool poetry I expect to see good things from you . L.Of.L . Tom . With poetry as your weapon - express your iner feelings so all may carry your sorrow, united as one . |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Conformity of thought is not your game Creativity will never be the same This couldn't be wrought by any other name... Than Michael Liz |
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