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Burgundy
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since 2007-02-20
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0 posted 2007-02-21 10:00 PM


Hey, heres another poem from me, hope its any good XD.  Other people have told me theres some problems with the flow, hope that doesnt hurt it too much...

Vigil

My feet on the cold ground
A night with no sound
Nothing good comes from this place
A place without a saving grace

My eyes watch by the moonlight
A world devoid of white
This feeling inside of my soul
Is what makes me truly whole

The night blots it out
Everything, beyond all doubt
Nothing good comes from this place
A place perfect for a disgrace

The night beckons
As I count the seconds
But it can’t sway my resolve
Upon which all hope revolve

I stand alone out here
Discarding my fear
Because nothing good comes from this place
A place for the Dark to embrace

But it’s not the Dark at which I stare
But what lies beyond the cold air
Lingering, waiting for its chance
To end this black romance

And so the Dark is my ally
My trusted companion upon which I rely
For nothing good comes from this place
A place which we both embrace

We stand our vigil with no remark
Just me and the Dark
To each we leave our own device
In our bid for Paradise

© Copyright 2007 Merlin A. Fabian - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2007-02-21 10:04 PM


it flowed well for me


steavenr
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2 posted 2007-02-21 10:47 PM


I agree with Dixie, flowed well enough for me as well...and if I may pontificate, the most important flow is from your heart, but here's a little bit of advice (and you are free to take it or leave it)...if you feel you are having difficulty 'making it flow', simply place your hand over your heart, feel the cadence of your heart beat, and follow its lead onto the paper...
aziza
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3 posted 2007-02-21 10:53 PM


Burgundy,

I agree with the others.  I found the flow to be fine.  I read it out loud -- maybe the person who told you that there was a flow problem didn't give the pauses needed ... who knows, we all have our opinions.  My opinion is this is really good.  I enjoyed reading it and loved the flow as I savored each word you wrote.

Please, share more.

A

iliana
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4 posted 2007-02-21 10:56 PM


Don't think I have read any of your poems before.  Welcome to PIP!  I get the feeling you are headed toward free verse rather than trying to force this into a structure; the meter is not too consistent...the poem has a lot of potential though, I think.  Thanks for sharing.
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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5 posted 2007-02-21 10:58 PM


Well done! and it flowed well to me   RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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