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Rex Allen McCoy
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since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863
Sippin a Timmy's in London

0 posted 2011-01-06 06:01 PM


~~~
Entranced before a window
arms outstretched ...
but resting on its frame
The only sound that falls to ear
from a pendulum's rhythmic swing
~
A gentle flame
sends ghostly shadows
that dance to silent notes
Entwined in scents from fireside
inlaid with cherry smoke
~
They said she would appear this night
as all the stars align
I drank their potion
said the chant
Still dispirited
counting time
~
The hour's close
near darkest night
a looking glass beside me
hand crafted by the little folk
ornate with sprigs of ivy
~
Enchanted ... yes ... they cannot lie
my wish they guarantee
Their word's been kept
since dawning time
One minute more ...
we'll see
~
A deafening thunder breaks the still
as lightning strikes the yard
From gentle breeze
to baleful gale
" They've got my attention Lord ! "
~
The ancient mirror begins to glow
as the clock counts off the trials
My heart explodes
beneath my chest
with the force of a billion smiles
~
" Take my hand ...
while the clock still strikes "
your voice pleads ... from inside
To my surprise
I reach within
with both arms open wide
~
Your loving touch
and I'm pulled through time
to your kiss
oh ... sweet embrace
A whirling swirling rainbow ride
as the tears roll down my face
~
" To the end of time ... I beg of you
Never leave these loving arms "
~
" But there's one more task
you must fulfil
if you wish to win my charms "
~
With sprawling thud ... I hit the grass
spinning senses in a daze
A newborn sunlight
warms my face
sparkling air
helps lift the haze
~
"Such marvels
cast this wondrous world"
your voice sings with a smile
~
... " You must catch me " ...
rings your taunting laugh
from a glade
nearly half a mile
~~~

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ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
1 posted 2011-01-06 11:14 PM


Well, you really fell into a deep image evoking trance Rex
However, you expressed the happening with such eloquent poetic words.
Hope you catch her.....smile.....Hope that fall didn't hurt too much...

Eric

ain't doin nothin at all just answerin the call
and kinda driftin away from it all

faithmairee
Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA
2 posted 2011-01-07 03:28 AM


great diction and imagery...a nicely penned poem...enjoyed it much!

Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
3 posted 2011-01-07 08:12 AM


Loved this bit of enchantment Rex!
Lori

XGarapanX
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since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435
Antarctica
4 posted 2011-01-07 09:06 AM


Yes, yes, entrancing, enchanting and engaging. Excellent!

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·  "Look! Crumbs on his jacketses... Heeee took it!"

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
5 posted 2011-01-10 01:51 PM


Intriguing poem, Rex.
                   ida

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