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DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
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0 posted 1999-09-24 04:37 AM


In a wooded glen quite far away,
standing stones a cottage guard.
Sparkles of dew greet this new-born day,
as pilgrims kneel in the yard.

Perfect silence shows their great respect,
for the Master of the house.
Upon their reasons they all reflect,
to heartache they each espouse.

They've traveled from far across the land,
solely to beg for his words.
Meter and rhyme flow at his command,
taking flight on wings of birds.

Each has traveled on the forest road,
braving the ruinous wild.
All have come to the Wordsmith's abode,
for such the Master is styled.

For days sometimes supplicants must wait,
enduring hardships each night.
Some come for love others to cheat fate,
solely to taste of his might.

His words flow on winds of sorcery,
to cause love or lift a curse.
Magick speaks throughout his poetry,
casting spells with every verse.

In turn each one will approach the door,
then knock at it with wonder.
It's opened by the Keeper of Lore,
who's gaze tears them asunder.

She ushers them to the Wordsmith's desk,
'twas hewn from a single stone.
Carvings of wonder and the grotesque,
do adorn his kingly throne.

A mysterious and piercing glance,
is followed by questions few.
With quill in hand he enters a trance,
writing casts each spell anew.

Long days and nights with some he labors,
until his crafting is done.
Each point and nuance he belabors,
until all his magic is spun.

He will let none leave unsatisfied,
such would tarnish his good name.
Unleashed power is a source of pride,
masterful verse is his fame.

Those who seek this sage's vast learning,
must prepare to meet this myth.
By his manner sharply discerning,
all are awed by the Wordsmith.


©1999 DreamEvil



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Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©


© Copyright 1999 DreamEvil - All Rights Reserved
Artur Hawkwing
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since 1999-06-30
Posts 444
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1 posted 1999-09-24 04:45 AM


It is a long and hard path to becoming a Wordsmith, but in the end, always worth it. Words created with fantastic pattern always happen to be a form of sorcery.
Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

2 posted 1999-09-24 06:18 AM


Oh Soul-Brother this is fantastic,I pictured it all before my eyes, WOW I love it, Well Done Soul-Bro )

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Lucie
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since 1999-06-20
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Houston
3 posted 1999-09-24 09:31 AM


I can not believe I missed this! Why did you not tell me of this one? This is marvelous Dream, absolutely my favorite! I will print this one for Marcus.. he will enjoy it!
Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
4 posted 1999-09-24 09:39 AM


"Magick speaks throughout his poetry".......yes, I think that says it........

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
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Tamarac Fla
5 posted 1999-09-24 10:39 AM


DreamEvil,
Once again, excellent and my Bravo.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
6 posted 1999-09-24 11:01 AM


Very well written Dream

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Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints in our heart and we are never ever the same.

Thank you all for leaving footprints!!

JennyLee
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since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461
Northwestern, NJ.
7 posted 1999-09-24 12:50 PM


Once again,What can I say?
Truly an awesome piece!!

Jenny Lee

Systematic Decay
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since 1999-09-15
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That place with padded walls and funny people in white.........
8 posted 1999-09-24 12:59 PM


Wow Dream, great piece, it had my eyes glued to the screen, and rarely can a poem do that to me.

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"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."
-Billy Corgan-

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396

9 posted 1999-09-24 07:36 PM


Thank you all. This is merely my take on our common craft and what it should be. 'Twas a pleasure indeed to write.

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Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©


caroline
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10 posted 1999-09-24 09:10 PM


From his pen to yours, I believe

Marvelous piece you've written, Dream.

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The only man worth your tears will never make you cry...

Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
11 posted 1999-09-24 09:18 PM


Excellent! I would like to meet this Master of Poetry!

Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
12 posted 1999-09-25 01:50 AM


Dream,
This one sucked me in from the first line and just got better and better. Wordcraft is a delicate art you have excelled in well.



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Michael Anderson


And so, being young and dipt in folly
I fell in love with melancholy,
But dreams - of those who dream as I,
Aspiringly, are damned, and die:


EAP


Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
13 posted 1999-09-25 01:56 AM


And as you said cottage each time, I substituted "PIP." The wordsmiths in here are amazing, you amongst the top of the list my friend!
Nan
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14 posted 1999-09-25 10:45 AM


I really enjoyed this one, DE - Very nicely done...
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