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A Devil of a Time
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A Devil of a Time |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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A Devil of A Time Soon the shadows will lengthen Till morning feels like dusk, Leaves will whisper and spiral Shaping unwanted ghosts. Fires shall lick in autumnal denial Fueled by dry Diablo winds Waiting for winter’s abrupt arrival, Borne on the swelling of heavy rains. A time of shedding old skins, Trees become gray and barren, Death displays its merry wares As all souls rise from repose. Carry the candles, steady and slow Through gateways of the departed Prayers and penance fading Under the silent watch of stone. Don’t stay past the witching hour Or go to old graveyards alone, The moon has a way of playing tricks Aiming blue beams full of screams. © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Corinne..... Amazing....just amazing.... I was just thinking about Halloween, when I clicked!! Loved the poem, right down to the old graveyards! Life is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I've carried a long term love of western canyons, and Anasazi ruins - and your verses brought them vividly to life - Thank you |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
wandering in graveyards alone might be a scary experience, unless protected by the Goddess of the Fire dance. So i'll be sure to call her forth before going....  Very creative images here Corinne, I really like this one alot. Park |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
hey there ain't nothin' like being alone in graveyard to get your heart going!!!  wonderfully written Corrine...you took me with you on this one... Tony |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corinne, Ahem... interesting advice... are you a sage?  regards, sudhir |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ You reached out and touched a tender portion of my heart and soul with this gentle render, my friend. 'Carry the candles, steady and slow Through gateways of the departed Prayers and penance fading Under the silent watch of stone.' Thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Sunny - thank you, was thinking how ready I am for fall to come! Wilfred, I visited some Anasazi ruins in New Mexico (called Puye) - was a very spiritual experience. We spent hours wandering in and out of their ancient homes wondering what it must have been like. Parker, your graveyard poem inspired this, so thank you! Yes, well, even the fire dancers aren't all powerful! Tony, - Thank you, was hoping that I would - Muhahahahaha! Marge, there is a Native American cemetary east of San Diego that I used to visit, they had the traditional All Hallows eve candle procession - always wanted to go but felt I would be intruding where I don't belong! Corinne |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corinne, I hope you don't mind me coming back  I had to reread this one... this time on a stomach full and last night's sleep finally rubbed out... ------- Carry the candles, steady and slow Through gateways of the departed Prayers and penance fading Under the silent watch of stone. Don’t stay past the witching hour Or go to old graveyards alone, The moon has a way of playing tricks Aiming blue beams full of screams. ...... Absolutely loved this.... regards, Sudhir. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Aha! Another facet of Corinne - like a jewel, everytime you turn, an new glimmer to catch the eye. I like the flow of this - it held me close, as if to your bosom *oops*. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Corinne ...I have a Devil of A Time going alone through a graveyard even in the daylight .... shiver .... is it cold in here? .... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Why, thank you, Sudhir, makes me happy that you read and commented twice! LongJohn - kind words brought a smile to my face (ahem!). Rex, shivering cold it is! Corinne |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Definitely my favorite time of year. Wonderful flow that just grapped hold and took me in. You have done it once again. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Mark! Corinne |
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