he was a phantom of delight

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he was a phantom of delight

shagirl
Junior Member

since 2000-03-20

Posts 18
southbeach, usa.

0 posted 2000-03-20 03:02 AM

He Was A Phantom of Delight

He was a Phantom of delight
When first he gleamed upon my sight;
A lovely Apparition, sent
To be a moment's ornament;
His eyes as stars of Twilight fair;
Like Twilight's, too, his dusky hair;
But all things else about him drawn
From May-time and the cheerful dawn;
A dancing Shape, an Image gay,
To haunt, to startle, and way-lay.
I saw him upon nearer view,
A Spirit, yet a gentleman too!
His household motions light and free,
A countenance in which did meet
Sweet records, promises as sweet;
A Creature not too bright or good
For human nature's daily food;
For transient sorrows, simple wiles,
Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
And now I see with eye serene
The very pulse of the machine;
A Being breathing thoughtful breath,
A Traveller between life and death;
The reason firm, the temperate will,
Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill;
A perfect man, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command;
And yet a Spirit still, and bright
With something of angelic light.

shasha jane williams (shagirl).....

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

1 posted 2000-03-20 12:03 PM

Welcome with open arms. This is an awesome rendering! Fantastic use of descriptive words, rhythm and rhyme. The lines just dance along. More, more, please!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

2 posted 2000-03-20 12:47 PM

Welcome! This really just flowed! Your words brought it alive as they danced in meaning.
I hope to see more!

Pardon my manners

Please check your email for a special welcome!

[This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 03-20-2000).]

BSC

Moderator

Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

3 posted 2000-03-20 05:59 PM

shagirl - This is terrific....flows beautifully..... I look forward to reading more

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

4 posted 2000-03-20 08:17 PM

Hi shagirl, Wow, tickle the mind and heart here. This is terrific! Welcome

Thanks for sharing.
Sincerely,
Rwood

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