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brian madden
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since 2000-05-06
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ireland

0 posted 2000-06-06 01:59 PM


Where bodies roam without knowledge
or need of anything safe their own moment,
searching quietly so as not to stir
the dreamer's ocean, left calm
not disturbed by the slightest ripple.
Trace in time (though it is of no bearing)
a form to be understood in.
Choose a form tender and pristine,
shine pearls for eyes, with their prism vantage
this world is so much more breathtaking.

Curl into me, and speak with
hushed breath, not words
for they fail to express true emotion.
Stroke in the most effortless way.
Conserve your energy and resist passion,
for forced emotion is empty.  
Craft round with soft hands in the sand
and shift its weight to blanket us.
Bodies sleep in an eternal embrace,
sharing as they dream an understanding
of what has been born between,
between them.



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"I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards

"Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time".

Baltimore Grotto

"Libraries gave us power
Then work came and made us free
What price now for a shallow piece of dignity"
Nicky Wire, A design for Life.

manic street preachers
"Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany
Culture, alienation, boredom and despair"

"To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting."

E.E Cummings.



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dgvarner
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since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida
1 posted 2000-06-06 02:10 PM


brian..i want very much to reply to this--tho i find myself fumbling for the words..

"Curl into me, and speak with
hushed breath, not words
for they fail to express true emotion...
...forced emotion is empty."  

awesome lines..absolute truth!

this is a wonderful piece of work...

dg


 "A Poet's life is on written page; a scenario to take the stage--watch..." dgvarner

Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

2 posted 2000-06-06 02:44 PM


Wonderful writing, Brian!

Denise

Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
3 posted 2000-06-06 09:41 PM


Brian,
  Oh so beautiful. The second verse spoke (to me) of finding that perfect balance of harmony with another. A really good read,Brian.  Marcy

Little_Spyro
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since 2000-01-09
Posts 659
San Diego, CA, USA
4 posted 2000-06-07 12:52 PM


They say dragons are magical...
Well, that may or may not be true, but this piece definitely has some magical properties to it!!   Incredible piece, brian!  

I don't know if I can come up with too many words for a reply either...this is one of those things that you have a hard time responding to, and yet you understand it so well. Not very many people can write things like this--you've got a gift!!  


Little Spyro T. Dragon

Jon Mewett
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since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304

5 posted 2000-06-07 04:08 AM


I echo Spyro here Brian.

Wonderful Piece of poetry.

Jon

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374
ireland
6 posted 2000-06-07 02:11 PM


thanks you all for your wonderful replies and for taking the time to read this poem. Thanks.



 ------------------------
"I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards

"Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time".

Baltimore Grotto

"Libraries gave us power
Then work came and made us free
What price now for a shallow piece of dignity"
Nicky Wire, A design for Life.

manic street preachers
"Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany
Culture, alienation, boredom and despair"

"To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting."

E.E Cummings.



childomine
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since 2000-01-25
Posts 818
st. petersburg, FL
7 posted 2000-06-08 07:38 AM


This is really beautiful Brian.

"Bodies sleep in an eternal embrace,
sharing as they dream an understanding
of what has been born between,
between them."

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
8 posted 2000-06-08 05:47 PM


Brian; This is so ethereal, the feeling I get is two who have attained a state of spiritual soul mates, that are beyond earthly passions. This poem is hauntingly lovely. Ellie

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Stotty
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since 2000-06-06
Posts 29

9 posted 2000-06-09 09:29 AM


Hi Brian,
A truly meaningful poem, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.  I cannot write poetry, however I like reading poetry.  Sometimes poetry reflects my true emotions, and inspires me.  Your poetry is very inspiring and I thoroughly enjoy reading it.
Keep writing!
Kind regards,
Michelle stott, Wales

Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

10 posted 2000-06-09 01:20 PM


Bri,
I LOVE this poem...
every line is breathtaking
it is so amazingly well written and expressed
with that amazing gift you have for imagery and depth of emotion.
I am so glad I didnt miss this one
i once again am awed by the grace of your
poets pen my friend...
later-poetic prophet gator
jm

poetFemmeFatale
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since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646
Arkansas
11 posted 2000-06-11 02:13 AM


"Curl into me, and speak with
hushed breath, not words
for they fail to express true emotion."

Brian, I have to agree with dg and ellie....WOW.
A state of spiritual soulmates...that's what I read too.  Breathtaking, as I'm quickly learning most all your works are.  Bravo!

kelieth
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since 2000-06-12
Posts 314
Normal IL - USA
12 posted 2000-06-13 02:49 AM


Brian Excellent poem I feel you've captured the love experience great.  

Kevin

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