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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2003-02-22 03:23 PM



Epitaphic Thoughts-In-Etch
~*Marge Tindal*~

The words fell out in poetry
From a soul of deep torment
Following a path that has no name
Drawing no breath of relent~

Cavalcade of word-serenade
Filling the page with rage
Thoughts of a dying poet
Who wished not to be saved~

Deep beneath the mounded swell
Tormented poet dwells
Ink-dried words of centuries gone by
Live on to reveal his cry~

Epitaphic thoughts-in-etch
Across a slated stone of mourn
Never grieve the loss of one
For another poet will be born~


*Just some thoughts after reading ‘The Tormented’
a biographical novel introduction to French poet, Paul Verlaine,
born March 30, 1844 … died January 8, 1896
This novel was writtenby Rogier van Aerde and translated from the Dutch by Elfriede Zaeyen
Originally published in the Dutch language under the title
‘De Arme Bruiloftsgast’ (The Poor Wedding Guest)

Blessed to have found a 1960 First Edition of this work.





~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

[This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (02-22-2003 03:27 PM).]

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Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2003-02-22 03:47 PM


And as always your thoughts are beautifully written down.  Joyce
Sudhir Iyer
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2 posted 2003-02-22 04:01 PM


your thoughts have magic... they attract the reader's eye and leave them fascinated forever ...

regards,
sudhir

Minister Joe
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3 posted 2003-02-22 05:11 PM


Marge,

I would like to tell you that the last strophe,

Epitaphic thoughts-in-etch
Across a slated stone of mourn
Never grieve the loss of one
For another poet will be born~

Summed up much of my feelings regarding the craft in a way--the legacy of words, follows us--and bolsters us all in a way.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece.

--Matt

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Titia Geertman
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4 posted 2003-02-22 08:07 PM



You've turned your thoughts into beautiful words Marge

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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aries_luv_ppl
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6 posted 2003-02-22 09:22 PM


got to get it in library

~Every girl has a dream within.

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7 posted 2003-02-23 12:27 PM


Dear Marge:  This is just outstanding. The history behind it is very interesting. I'm going to find the book.

Betty Lou Hebert

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8 posted 2003-02-24 10:34 AM


Marvellous - Thank you.
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