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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
Autobiography He sat at a rough-hewn table in the first warmth of breaking day, before him the few instruments of his craft which could enable many to see through his eyes, say with his thoughts rousing testaments of right and wrong, fact or fable, cowards nee heroes of a fray where men fled wisdom's investments. Plume and ink, as oft as the sword, had changed outcomes, scribal hands embellishing facts here and there, omitting the useless, untoward events, unhelpful where commands of liege lords prejudged the affair, ordered, for political concord, pseudo-history. Far away lands, allies, need not everything share. But he was not to his master like a mindless quill in the hand, flowing new pathways on parchment, separate from fame or disaster. He would have the future understand his personal acknowlegment of pure Justice tracing, faster than time's measure of falling sand, details of each man's own judgment, where kingly commands are hearsay, men's choices alone, revealing purity of heart or its lack. Personal honor...the nosegay of fools if kings plan concealing their evil, or the surprise attack on a defenseless city...may demand that which denies healing; treason requires death on the rack. What more dared a man ask? To die well once, or compromise to live long, intending to do better? Impossible, fruitless to try to bargain that destiny give more, not keeping the law's letter if others in their anguish cry. Time flows through it, but virtue's sieve garners good deeds by its fetter. Life is not fuel to be burned down to empty by the tankful, its joy derived from consumption. It's a name waiting to be earned, an unique act that the thankful commit without the presumption of wages, a moment discerned more valuable than a bank full of wealth made by grit and gumption. One 'no' to a king, to this place and the morning to be his last, had conveyed him without regret. Bemused at the manner that Grace had chosen to usher him past things about which others must fret, determined the smile on his face be his resurrection forecast, on the rack, he had his eyes set. --H. Arlequin . . . . Poems from the Goober Tree http://nathoo.wustl.edu/goober_tree.htm [This message has been edited by H. Arlequin (edited 04-12-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
HA - I'm soooo pleased to see your posts again. I've read, and need to comment - I've just been more than a little preoccupied here... and your poems definitely take a few extra cogitative microbes to do them justice in a comment... My favorite line in this one is:  Nice job, my friend... |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I shall mourn as thou preparest for thy demise, At morning's light, whence you shall die on the morrow, Thou dost stand tall, in spite of thy statured size, Harken thee one thing, as speak through mourner's sorrow, My noble friend, thou hast fought the popish soldiers, Who in their cowardice art half as strong as thee, Thou hath conquered with conviction, King's armingers, In thy execution, thou shall win life's victory, Lo', David as to Goliath, scribe's written sling, Thou have met on field of honor, the Philistine, Though thy life is taken, thy name will honor bring, In heart of every freeman, ever shall they dene, T'was knight of Garter's order, ever shall they sing, Of martyr who would never, kneel to unjust king. HA... I am so pleased you have decided to once again grace us with you writings. I am in awe of this poem, it was truly a pleasure to be allowed to enjoy. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 04-12-2000).] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Dear friend, I have missed your work. This more than makes up for that temporary loss..it is extraordinary! Bravo! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Excellent writing!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is excellent writing, H.A.! WOW! Denise |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I can only say that this is a perfect example of your talent Jeffrey |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
To Mike, Martie, aned Jeffery, tytyty for taking the time to send an encouraging word  ))) they are appreciated!To the darlings, Nan, Beki and Denise, smoooooooooooooches you special dears, and hugs for the kind words, too. HA |
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