»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #36
»
Used to....
| Open Poetry #36 |
|
Used to.... |
|
|
Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
|
Used To... I used to write, I once knew how To dip my pen into the soul… To feel the rush of life flow forth, If but to give way to the toll Of something owed, nay, Chance allowed, That wakes the stagnant, if by choice-- Those faded whispers from the north That tell me I once had a voice. I used to sing, if softly so, Of life’s longings, riddled with pain. Emotions welled within each word That to me, rattled like a chain Of emptiness, likened to woe, But a sordid, hollow endeavor Misery, alone, offered Me a chance to wield forever. Till like some craven parasite With eyes aglow amidst her fire; Staring on in scant reverie, I fed my will unto the pyre Of ambitions, once true, now trite And all rights proven to me wrong, Till everything I longed to be Died in the echoes of her song. The passions once pent for the pen Now rent by silence, bled till dry, Still shame the halls of memory-- But mere reflections lost the eye. Bane of a thousand “lesser” men, I felt their longings, dared not weep… With Darkness e’er persuading me To lay such wistful dream to sleep. I’ve fought for a prize not worth winning. I’ve faced the world, a hollow man, But often wonder what befell me, That I stood where I should have ran. The hopes clung to from the beginning, Looking more and more for naught, By all given rights should compel me To forego what truths I’ve sought. But, eyes blistered, too tired to mourn The history I never penned, I can’t help but look up and deem A judgment placed; indeed, I’ve sinned. The spirit flown from a soul, torn; A shadow fled from nights so long… I used to write, and feel, and dream But Silence now reigns o’er my song. Michael Anderson |
||
| © Copyright 2005 Michael Anderson - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"The passions once pent for the pen Now rent by silence, bled till dry, Still shame the halls of memory-- But mere reflections lost the eye. Bane of a thousand “lesser” men, I felt their longings, dared not weep… With Darkness e’er persuading me To lay such wistful dream to sleep." Me thinks you still write!!!!!! Oh, my library is happy to have this new edition!  ....jo |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yes Michael, you do still write...and this brought a sigh. I know your words, they could be mine, but I cannot make my words work like you do. It's really good to see you posting! |
||
|
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good to read your words again, Michael. Not sure about 'I should have ran' but we can call it poetic license  It's an excellent piece of writing and, as always, the lines fill with feeling. Welcome back.... |
||
|
Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Lol, Balladeer, kinda glares at me too now that you pointed it out. *shudder* Been away from the pen too long! |
||
Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yes you've put that pen away far too long! No shudders here, Michael, this was a feast for these sorry eyes this evening. Holds so many truths of life in this write, too many recalled. Great reading a "new" poem. |
||
|
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you know the answer to that, my man. Get that pen back in motion! Again...good to see you. |
||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
First I inhaled and now I'm back to savor. and tsk...you do know, that you are my dream partner in duet, doncha. (I'd bat my lashes at you, but yer wife can whup me and I know she can.  waving innocently at L. )But maybe, someday, if you have the time or the inclination...you could just answer "soon" instead of just "no"--or? shrugging and grinning, you can ignore me completely. I'm Pip-trained yanno. (Taking a moment to laugh at "da man", wink-wink) I wanted to ask this a long time ago, but I didn't have the gonads. New hormone levels has now made this request possible.  Michael Anderson is still my hero, and I don't care what you say 'bout him! |
||
|
LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
looks like to me your muse was in hibernation, but now, she's/he's enriched and sent you back, gushing from your pen, in this extraordinary prose you have woven and posted here in the blue pages. Hello and thank you for writing and sharing |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No "used to..." about it... You've got the gift... and I doubt you will ever lose it! It's so good to see you again, Michael! |
||
|
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Used to???? *puzzled look* So this is a very old poem you're just now posting? *grin* Now... it may be a sin that we see your pen's offerings so seldom... *S* But this is pure pleasure. *S* |
||
|
Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
You may feel you can't write but trust me my friend you can... these words prove it. Staring on in scant reverie, I fed my will unto the pyre Of ambitions, once true, now trite And all rights proven to me wrong, Till everything I longed to be Died in the echoes of her song. There is an amazing cadence to your poem and in particular thios stanza that takes my breath away. Yes it's edged in sorrow, Yes it's misted by pain but all the more beautiful for that. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
||
|
Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thanks everybody, glad to find my words are still welcome here. Karen, let's go with "sure." having not been the most inspired person in the world of late, why don't you email some of your ideas and see what we can come up with. |
||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 I just backspaced a "glee" trying not to annoy you already.  Don't worry. Just sent it email! thanks Mike  |
||
|
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You Shine through the Darkness, Sir - Thank you for all you write... Methinks I used to pen a bit too - Been hiding out too long, eh?.. |
||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
check yer e mail. |
||
|
Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Holy cow...I've been gone for how long, and I come back and immediately see this. This is the kind of thing I miss - and please...if I could read a fraction of this good on a superb day for me. *sheesh* It's so good to read you again. |
||
|
Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Haven't read your words in a long time; a couple of years perhaps? Good that you are writing again. Hope all is well. Corinne |
||
|
Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
I do believe you just broke your silence. Nice write. Kristabell |
||
|
CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Michael, your poem was most enjoyed, and it's a treasure of a read.. right into my library as this is one of those poems there's no doubt about it that I'm glad I was able to catch it! |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
