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Orchid of the Night
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Orchid of the Night |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
What creature this, who pens of sorrow's bite? In haunting voice of golden nightingale, O' muse afar, dark orchid of the night, With thy sorrow, thee doth mine heart impale. Thine arrow's sting; angel's melancholy, Thou art night's flame, as thee mesmerize, With thy searing dirge of life's finale, In darkest night, illume the blackest skies. I fear thy touch, for in thy sad refrain, Thee penetrate, to deep within mine soul, I fathom not thy lure; exquisite pain, Why doth thy sorrow's bite to me extol? Dark night's seraph, lament of thy refrain, Angelic grace, dark beauty cloaked in pain. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 08-12-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You have a way of brightening even the darkest of days, Mike..  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike~ The title, alone, would have stood you in good graces. The content is superb ! Thank you for this treat. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful. But that's to be expected from such a poet as you, Mike.  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
You write as though you've felt her sorrow's touch, my friend. This, I love. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mike--You write this sorrow with such beautiful understanding....Bravo! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And still another poetic piece of art...forgive my ignorance, (but I'm here to learn) what form is this? If it's not a bother, please e me regarding more...I would love to be able to do this... |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This was so beautiful. The title of this poem is truly perfect. So full of sadness...you express this well. Your chioce of wors and your style leave me speechless, always.  Jenn E |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
there is a timelessness about this piece, that I truly loved. Kathleen |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Your writing is always a 'must read' for me. I'm always glad I did! Denise |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wow Mike you took me right back 410 -16 yrs. from Stratford Upon Avon to the Globe theater... Wonderfully done in the fine refined spirit of the past. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
How beautiful! How did I know it would be? The title was very luring But the poet name gave it away I got what I expected This is exquisite Liz |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you all so very much for your gracious replies. I appreciate your reading and enjoying what I have written. |
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