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Echoes of Despair (last poetry post) |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas 
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Echoes of Despair There are no tears. The source has long been dry; And arid grown the heart that grieved. No high Emotions sweep the ruthless wall whose height Stands topless, and no dreams in soaring flight Now scale its bounds. Apathy, impotent, flaunts A smiling mask to hide the ghost that haunts Its hopeless eyes; and cavalcades of prayer Are soundless echoes now of past despair. There are no hopes. Incentive lies so dead Beneath the mound that caustic Time has spread With ashes; and Immortality lays no claim That soulless things arise to live again? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Say this cannot be so... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Rex, I am sorry to see this as your last post.(But I have the book, so I will not mind as much) This is one of your poems that I feel very intensely. Take care. Sandra |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
This cannot be or maybe it can how could poetry leave this great man the soul of a poet is ever true one day your courage will come shining through and you will find like sunshine after rain your poet voice roars and you'll write again. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Rex, so sad this is your last post. You'll still be a reader though I hope.. I hope to see you or hear from you time to time Rex hon, and I wish you a world filled with good health, luck, happiness and love. Stay in touch y'hear?? *hugs* Isis *Friendship is a horizon - which expands whenever we approach it...* ~Isis~Goddess~~Sovereign of the Spirit~ |
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moshpit Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 143cebu, philippines |
this is a sad moment for us.. even though this is your last post, your poems will never be forgotten. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Karilea Sandra Lynne Lisa Moshpit Thank you all very much for your kind words and support. You know how much I appreciate it. As you know by now, none of my poetry has been spontaneous....it has all come from my book. I do not write poetry anymore, so what's out there is all there is ever going to be. I have posted around 65 out of the 170 in the book, and that's probably enough. I will keep popping in and out of Passions to see what's going on and read some of the great poetry out there. I've had a great time and Passions is a wonderful site. Love, health and happiness to you all. Best Regards, Rex |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Rex and I really hope you keep your word and drop by for a visit now and then.. *Namaste* my friend.. Isis *Friendship is a horizon - which expands whenever we approach it...* ~Isis~Goddess~~Sovereign of the Spirit~ |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Rex...where was I when you did this "Last Post"?...I just cannot accept that. Like CatalinaMoon I have your book (Songs of Sorrow from Amazon.com...an unabashed plug), but I will not concede that you have no more poetry within you. Reach down within you, down into the depths of your soul, one last time and "tell me it ain't so". Bad poetry from you is still better than the best from me...I beseech you, share what you have with us. (You wouldn't want me to start a beg-a-thon would you?) Hardrock |
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firecrakker Member
since 2000-10-20
Posts 235Virginia |
Rex, I am relatively new to this site.. but, I have so enjoyed reading your work (whether published first in a book or not). I do not have the book, yet.. but have every intention of obtaining it. For now, this is the only place I can come to experience the talent that you have. I will join that beg-a-thon and request that when you do stop by.. please share some more. You'll be sorely missed. Sheila |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Rex...Mia Culpae, my friend. I apologize for my earlier post suggesting a beg-a-thon. We will continue to enjoy your poetry here and in your book for many years to come. I look forward to your kind comments and couragement you bring to all of us here in DP. Hardrock **For those wanting to see more of Rex's work here in DP, use the Search feature at the top of the banner on any poem** |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Hello Rex. I'm sorry to see you go. I haven't even gotten to read your work. But I'm going to, what you do have here. Toss me those 65 because its readng time. This one was the clincher. Take care of yourself. I loved this poem. Joy |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
This was a great last read. LIke the rest i hope you do come back!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Rex, I still miss your "blue" replies, your "golden" poetry and most of all you in all the colors of the rainbow. Be well Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Well you never know rex..you might start again someday...take care ok..enjoyed your poetry..  happy holidays..~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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LM Senior Member
since 2000-08-03
Posts 585 |
Hey Rex! Common, don't do that! I'm sure you'll be writing again in time and I'd love to read! I wish I had your book coz I really like your style. I like you poems a lot and I'm waiting to read more! Best of luck finding your muse and peace of mind, take care! "Most girls want a man with the mean green Don't wanna dance if he can't be Everything that I dream up A man that understands real love" |
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