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Crystal Vase |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Crystal Vase walking down the street, window shopping, he stopped by an antique store where displayed in the window was an old, hand-cut crystal vase with intricate patters - not perfect, but revealing a character, a soul of an artisan long gone it seemed as if the vase was beckoning, an envoy from a bygone era, from a time now forgotten, irretrievably lost... and he stood there, unmoving, fingers pressed against the clear, solid, impassable pane, a sealed window to the past -- then he noticed his own faint reflection looking back -- and a strange, cold shiver ran through him. CG |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Interesting, dark, and mysterious. Put all three of those words together and they spell "Crystal Vase." I thoroughly liked this poem. Different. Stylish. Grabber. ~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Intriguing and much enjoyed, CastleGuard, but I would have liked at least an intimation as to why his own reflection caused him to shiver - or a hint that there would be a sequel to this poem (hint, hint LOL). Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
WHAT a grand-fine impression ! --- a most sterling 'write' !! |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Thank you everyone for reading and commenting. Owl – as in any poem, the interpretation is left up to the reader, based on his/her experiences. However, my intent: The Face of our own mortality may present itself in many forms and under any circumstances. He sees as he “may” one day be looking back from the “other side”, whatever realm that may be. Thank you again for stopping by and your reflective comments. CG |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, I love crystal vases and I am so happy I found this poem. I love it, it is extremely well built and captivating. The transparency of crystal is a wonderful way to SEE more or to REFLECT oneself, even if here it was the window glass reflecting. Whatever the interpretation, you have done a great job! Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, CastleGuard, what a lovely image! Still hinting for a follow-up poem! Smiles. Owl |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Wonderful write! I think the ending is just perfect! Helen |
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