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the annalsong of thirteen chimes
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the annalsong of thirteen chimes |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Stand up, then as witnesses in absence of a god: Attest! Mark the days with verses writ swear an oath of vestige whet the promises unkept (as yet) do this! while there is still time... Count and score each lie of mine with scorn by thorn across the wrist-- mark the skins as evidence and purple lips stained by the wine in counterfeit of bliss. Every effort I have failed-- weave them all in braid. The vanities of curtsey scream-- let none of these dissuade pronouncement of the sentencing-- for every month of tithe, unpaid; for each corpse I left to rot inside a shallow grave. For titles that I did receive belief in every flattery I wore as ermine on my robe-- relinquish them to my abode. I pray, fair Luna keep my cups each of them unholy grail-- distractions of myself as spent - I found the task I cannot fail. To tremble in humility, in that I find my dignity. These humble words that beg your trust ashes, ashes for my dust-- an offering of "not enough" befitting all my fruitless bluff clumsiness and sport of grin: I beseech you, take me in and keep me there for all to find the annalsong of thirteen chimes. An omen, ill, to spot at noon, (eternity is timelessness) I'll gladly pace the limbus moon tracing steps inherent in the yearnings of my foolish flesh-- the imprints I cannot forget, (and forever is too soon) so spare me mercy depth of Lethe: I'll feed the dogs that bark the moon. * * * Limbus of the Moon. In the limbo of the moon. Ariosto (in his Orlando Furiouso, xxxiv.70 ) says, in the moon are treasured up such stores as these: Time misspent in play, all vain efforts, all vows never paid, all intentions which lead to nothing, the vanity of titles, flattery, the promises of princes, deathbed alms and other like vanities. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ah... such limbo..as exist in every day.. in our minds and souls..our hearts.. our memories... vanity of words... that mean nothing without faith or the ability to hold..al things have faults.. all things have flaws.... thoughtful piece ma'am... well done as I remember all yours to be.... a pleasure.... to read you... still |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
this is outstanding...and I'll have to come back for more pieces of it.... ~~~really outstanding scribe~~~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
The trip through your mind, always such a pleasure K.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You always catch me in your safety net, sister Serenity. Limbus ...I know that spot too well. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
OW. And thanks for reading--as usual I got suckered in by research. (Sometimes I think I write to distract myself from writing, if that makes any sense at all.) But I wanted to write a quick note of appreciation before I rest me eyes today. (If ANYBODY knows ANYTHING about Jewish folklore, Kabbalah, Mordachai and the number 36, links to articles would be greatly appreciated.)  My apologies for hittin' and runnin' today. I'll be around--and around, and around. dizzy yanno Thanks again! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I loved this Karen... every word, every meaning...especially the subtle ones.  I have to save this.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" ~Unknown~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I knew I should have written about Camarina...  I guess it doesn't matter what I write about though, or how many references I have, huh? It's all gonna be cyberdust anyhow. It's a good time to say "goodnight." I really do have other things to work on--and yes, my mentor Jim, I'm hoping to produce something for you to read soon.  Thanks for reading, suze. Love to all and so long. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"ashes, ashes for my dust--" amazing piece Karen that I can't stop reading the number 36 the Lamed Vav Tzadikim the 36 righteous people for whose sake G-d does not destroy the world I love the concept this is all I could find... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamed_Vav_Tzadikim and if you mean Mordechai who was Esther’s husband… http://www.darchenoam.org/discussion/anava4.htm |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Lady? Thank you. ((((((((((hug)))))))))))) |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Very nice, Karenity and yes....reading has a way of doing that to person....One reason I musta swore off. Nah...this is way better than very nice |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Check your snail mail.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*touching the screen* thank you thank you thank you three times twelve, oh ...thank you!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Whoa, Ser! No, not dog food, not at all....but I understand where you're coming from. Very powerful write and now you have me researching, too. Interesting stuff. *hugs*....jojo |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
One of those poems that is better if grazed upon slowly as to linger on each subtle word rather than being devoured all at once. Enjoyed Ruth I am nothing special...and my name will soon be forgotten,but I've loved another with all my heart and soul,and to me,this has always been enough.~N.S |
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