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Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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WORD GAMES Perhaps it lies in choice of word, Or what tone may inflect... Amid these four-walled catacombs Where all is circumspect. With stress on muted syllables What secret songs are sung? Why speakest thou in parables, What riddle binds thy tongue? What serpent writhes beneath the skin? What star yet blinds the eyes? What black and white "remember when" Turns silence into lies? I just can't put my finger on This enigmatic lapse. Gossamers must yet linger on, Unnoticed there - perhaps... If but through an insightful glean I carry as a curse. Oh, not to see what these words mean -- The games beneath the verse. Michael Anderson |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well now - How can we play the game if we don't know the rules, eh?..Quite an "enigmatic lapse" indeed...  |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Michael; wow, mystery and no clues. beautiful and so different! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. ellie LeJeune |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"If but through an insightful glean I carry as a curse. Oh, not to see what these words mean -- The games beneath the verse." Such quizical thoughts Michael, and penned with wonderful finesse. A bit of a circle here, as I seemed to read into your poem those same words you've so mystically written about. I'm in a bit of a looped mind-spin! Loved it! Best wishes, /Kit |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael~ makes you stop and think..... about what you say and what you mean..... great poem!  -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Amid these four-walled catacombs Where all is circumspect. With stress on muted syllables What secret songs are sung? --------------- What black and white "remember when" Turns silence into lies? -------------- If but through an insightful glean I carry as a curse. Oh, not to see what these words mean -- The games beneath the verse. ----------------- not all poets have a voice some loss cant be shared some souls have no choice some hearts wont be spared search the words for the questions then read between the lines 'tis there all the answers lie 'tis there the reasons do define secrets to go unspoken pain dressed up in verse promises once broken sorrow's ancient curse hope adorned in harmony love in robes of shimmering light futures entwined with destiny fate's intentions spoken in dark of night you need only to possess understanding eyes a poets heart written cryptically with in rhymes the truth to be discover beneath the alibis to find love's promise ... we need only to read between the lines. *********** much to read between the lines in this gem M, you know ... I know ... poets know take care kind poet friend jm |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Not only is this beautifully crafted, it's intriguing.... |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Reaching deep into the pocket where understanding lays I've lost my keys , but somehow see the sense of what you say Doc |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well written and interesting verse, michael thanks for the read  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nan - not knowing the rules is half the fun! ellie, a mystery, yes, but there are clue's a plenty for those who dare to delve... Kit, Indeed, a circle and thus the title, "word games". SEA, Exactly! What we see or what we "think" we see is truly never more than "our own" perception of an overall greater picture. For the most part - we, speaking for all of humanity in general - as if I have that right ...LOL, choose to see what we want, (i.e. NEED), to see. Janet, as always, much lies between the lines... Can this be attributed to poetic license I wonder? Sharon, glad I could make you think a little... Dr. Moose - Were those keys on a bullwinkle keyring? I think I somehow wound up with them... LOL Doreen, always a pleasure - thank you, my friend, as well. and thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I just can't put my finger on This enigmatic lapse. Gossamers must yet linger on, Unnoticed there - perhaps... If but through an insightful glean I carry as a curse. Oh, not to see what these words mean -- The games beneath the verse. wow, a wonderful poem, much enjoyed and some food for thought. ------------------------ "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "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. "Art is a lie which makes us realise the truth." Pablo Picasso "We Irish are too poetical to be poets, we are a nation of brilliant failures" Oscar Wilde ----- |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely written. Enjoyed the read. |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
At times the truth a captive held Between the spoken lines But understanding, once beheld Enlightens clouded minds Very thought provoking Michael Great work here as usual |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I hope there's something good around the corner if you're not already there and that it's one gorgeous angel instead of a serpent leaving marks unfit to bear... Here's hoping.. HUSG |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, One of your best, You marked it in shadow and in light. It read to me one grand delight. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Michael, Glad I stopped at this one. For some reason I could relate the first reading, dud! Beautifully written and mysterious. A true poet you are, kind sir. Well done. Marcy |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Things that make you go "Hmmmmm"  My wheel are turning! This has many different possible meanings, for me anyway! I'm very intrigued Michael! ~Sheri |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Sweetie, I'm afraid I can't give you an objective opinion on this one, since I know the inspiration behind it ... but I will say, as you have said to me, that sometimes we see what we want to see ... or are afraid to see, as the case may be. Hugs, sweets -- the only thing you need to see from me is that I love you ... --Me YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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