Man on a cross 2 (also limericks)

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Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

0 posted 2001-03-31 11:28 PM

There once was a cross I could see,
a most naked and desolate tree,
with no crucified form
weeping crimson and warm.
And I knew that this cross was for me.

Yet I needed no crux to display
in detachment, life’s popular way.
I so longed for a change,
and I know it sounds strange,
but I welcomed my own dying day.

SDJ 3/2001

Allan Riverwood

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since 2001-01-04

Posts 3502
Winnipeg

1 posted 2001-03-31 11:38 PM

You said you'd sequel me, not outdo me!

Hehe... seriously, great job, man! I truly did enjoy these limericks. It's kind of a neat change of tone, is it not? Writing of something so serious, in an age-old format used for humour?
I think you did wonderfully. Very well done!
~Allan

The sun was born, so it shall die. ~VNV Nation, "Further"

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

2 posted 2001-03-31 11:43 PM

Allan,

Isn't it the eternal duty of poet's to stretch (not trash) their father's forms?

I'm in total agreement with you... A form traditionally used for lightsome and often off-color humor, used for such serious tone... who would've thought it could come off so well! I think you and I may have started quite the new rage here. Let's see who may follow.

Stephen.

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2001-04-01 01:17 AM

Good job!

Betty Lou Hebert

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

4 posted 2001-04-01 08:04 AM

You keep writing em, I'll keep reading em.
Good job!
Melton

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

5 posted 2001-04-01 09:36 AM

what a refreshing new twist ...inspiring and so cleverly done as well! Bravo! Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2001-04-01 12:10 PM

You're way ahead of me here, but i"m going to give it a try. Joyce

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

7 posted 2001-04-01 05:11 PM

I'm enjoying all this good limerick reading. Quite a unique idea getting a lot of milage. Rae

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

8 posted 2001-04-01 05:13 PM

Profound message, here, Stephanos! Thanks for posting and doing it so well.

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

9 posted 2001-04-01 11:09 PM

Thanks guys... I'm glad you enjoyed.

Love

Stephen.

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

10 posted 2001-04-04 09:58 PM

I enjoyed these all right! Perfect form they are. You certainly have started something good here.

I'll give it a try. No promises though. lol

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