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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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"CALLIOPE", SONG FOR A DYING ART Calliope, come sing for me, I long to hear thy words depart. Inspired song, I've longed to be ‘Er true, in lieu, Death's painless dart. I stand, a king, pacing a throne, Pondering points of tarnished crown. ‘Tis here I rule, a fool, alone, My scepter, the tool of a clown. Why does this dart, sting me but now, While Time upholds a lined forehead? As Love lays waste upon thy brow, Alive, thou liest before me, dead. Oh, canst thou, ‘least in dream of thee, Calliope, come sing for me. ------------------ 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 [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 11-14-1999).] |
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Kenneth Ray Taylor Member
since 1999-11-11
Posts 139Duluth, Minnesota, USA |
Beautifully said. I love the Archaic English, being a King James man myself. I suggest you change "thoust lay" to "thou liest," as in Genesis 28:13. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Neato!  You always amaze me my friend. What talent *sighing jealously* Maybe yours will rub off on me the longer I know you! *hugs* ~X~ ------------------ "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is truly art! Very well done, Michael! ------------------ Denise |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Michael...Thou art hath done much grace to this one... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Kenneth, your absolutely right...thanks. As much as I love the archaic language I'm always missing a word here or there. I figured the muse of Epic Poetry wouldn't understand modern English, though, so I gave it my best shot with the Old stuff. Angel, that is quite a compliment, coming from one who never ceases to amaze me. Thank you very much. Thank you Denise and moonmoon, also, your replies are much appreciated. Michael |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perfect. Your talent shines through in every line. You have always amazed me with your poetry, this is divine, Michael. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
As always, well done Michael ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I would have sworn this was a poem from some bygone era! Awesome Michael. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael what can I say? I feel like I'm repeating myself. I agree with thou liest though. Great one! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Enchantingly beautiful Elizabeth |
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