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Michael
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0 posted 2011-08-01 05:58 PM


Chivalry


If Valiance were, as Time has taught,
So heart rending and romantic;
Would it be her for whom I fought,
While defending this lost antic?
Might Dalliance stir my every thought,
Leave my emotion unguarded?
Would I concur if she but sought
My very devotion discarded?

If love were true… If promise kept,
Could the end then be less tragic?
Or would I see through tears wept
To a more sinister magic?
Might it be you memory swept,
Though I had no way of knowing?
Subjected to a charge, inept,
But for the woe it left showing.

Would I surge out, into the fray,
Led by staunch desperation?
Or, dead enroute, seek to allay
The forthwith launch of vexation.
Would I still doubt, by end of day,
Gallantry for sake of mourning?
Or sit and pout and waste away,
Simply ignoring its warning?

Looking back, numb to history,
In my own miserly manner…
Will I succumb to Misery,
While she alone flies my banner?
Or lightly hum, in victory,
A song that lives but in my head?
To then become what none else see,
For they all know Chivalry is dead!


Michael Anderson

[This message has been edited by Michael (08-02-2011 03:40 PM).]

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tuffluv66
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1 posted 2011-08-01 06:03 PM


If's are a traveled road that only your choices can or cannot lead to the destination you desire.
tuffluv66
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2 posted 2011-08-01 06:06 PM


I do really enjoy this writing and your verbatim.
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2011-08-02 06:06 AM


I so enjoy your style...I feel like I'm reading one of the poets I learned in school...back when their words suddenly came alive. Great write, much enjoyed.
Lori

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4 posted 2011-08-02 06:19 AM


Thank you for helping to keep romance, and romantic poetry alive.

A poem with deep meaning, The beat of it, like a human heart that thrums with passion....love it

Come read to me some poem,
Some simple and heartfelt lay,
That shall soothe this restless feeling
And banish the thoughts of day.
Longfellow

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5 posted 2011-08-02 01:17 PM


You keep writing like this, my friend,
and we shall all know victory.




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6 posted 2011-08-02 05:42 PM


Michael,
The way in which you use your words are magical.
Enjoying your poetry,
ebonygirl

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7 posted 2011-08-03 01:38 AM


Hum - sometimes you just have to look out for you!
Michael
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8 posted 2011-08-03 12:14 PM


tuffluv66, I know, I know, but if's are so darn inspirational sometimes... and this time I couldn't refuse.   I'm glad you enjoyed the piece.

Lori, Some people are born before their time...  Truly, I think I was born way after mine.  Your words mean much to me... thank you.

ice, it's always a pleasure to battle for "romance" and romantic poetry.  Even moreso having friends at your side while doing it.  May the passion never die.

K, we ALL could use a happy ending once in awhile... that's for sure.     Thank you.

ebonygirl, I'm glad you have found my writing to your liking.  

Mysteria,

"sometimes you just have to look out for you!"

There it is!  The new a battle cry for the misunderstood.  Indeed, if "looking out for you" entails following your heart when no one around you can fathom your reasoning, I'm there... and will heed your advice.  Thank you.

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9 posted 2011-08-03 12:46 PM


WHAT A WONDERFUL POET YOU ARE.   THIS JUST FLIES OFF THE PAGE into my senses!   A pleasure to read!

Miscellanea

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10 posted 2011-08-03 11:27 PM


truly enjoy your writings Michael

"To then become what none else see,"
I can relate here


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11 posted 2011-08-04 12:17 PM


Looking out for you - This entails whatever it takes to make you good for yourself, and then what others expect of you seems so trivial.  Yes, your heart and mind are the key to happiness in life and in love.  Ask anyone that knows me in here, I definitely dance to my very own drummer, and could care less what anyone thinks!  Try it, you'll like it! ((*^))
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12 posted 2011-08-04 06:19 PM


Michael...your poetic voice is amazing.  Listen to it...I have a feeling that it is giving you the answers to your questioning heart.
Michael
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13 posted 2011-08-05 02:13 PM


miscellanea, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed.

Dixie, ((HUGS))  I wouldn't have anyone to relate to my work if it were possible...  Even so, it is a comfort that some do.  Thank you.

Mysteria,

" definitely dance to my very own drummer, and could care less what anyone thinks!  Try it, you'll like it! ((*^))"

Indeed.  

Martie, In that simple statement lies a very profound truth.  It has always been that way with me... and, even after all these years, I still haven't learned to listen.  :P  well, maybe I listen for dictatorial purposes, but I certainly rarely "heed" the words.  Maybe it's time for change.

Glad you enjoyed.


Michael


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14 posted 2011-08-07 04:46 PM


It is poems like this that made me fall in love with poetry! *S* I consider myself so very lucky to be reading this on a Sunday afternoon at home so I can speak the words and enjoy them doubly. Absolutely beautiful!
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15 posted 2011-08-09 01:29 PM


Excellent poetry.

JL


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