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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland 
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Hands have wandered under covers in the valleys of front skin undergrowth only discover it luring there, ugly brown…. a strange marking a death warrant or early warning? In distance toll the bells of mortality. When did you first worm your way out? Is it by sacred irony that you chose here as your abode? Just made a new neighbour one I already loathe. Speak your intent, tell me the decay of your kiss. Your roots have anchored part of me is all of you. Oh little seed of destruction What misdeeds have I committed for you to be sown? If I wash clean, Turn to God Change to anything Will you spare my life or dignity? One touch unleashes future nightmares Surgical knifes coming to evict, Leaving me restless, leaving me…. incomplete. Time takes a new precedence, Seconds measure heartbeats an egg timer of health. In my prime, in your prime? Be gentle be benign, with one probe you seem to tremor and belly ache, maybe you are passive now but are you dormant or extinct? Just take me full heartily Not piece by piece…. Are you fatal flaw or beautiful blemish? Hold me safe not with knives out. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Brian, I truly admire when you take my mind and direct it into several different directions at once...and all before I'm fully caffeinated, too... how DO you do that?! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Brian, are you going to college to learn how to put sentences together... I wouldn't bother, you already know how to do that in such a breathtaking and astonishing way it constantly amazes me. Be well 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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
It seems as if your little week away has brought you out to really tweek our brains abit. Excellent write Brian as all of yours are and this one goes in the cowboys library. Glad to see you back in force. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Brian~ Wow! You got my mind REALLY thinking! Isn't it too early in the day for that lol AND its Saturday hehe. Seriously, this was awesome! I really enjoy and admire your work. You have a way with words that is quite unique and works well!! Take care. ~Amy~  "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
If I wash clean, Turn to God Change to anything Will you spare my life or dignity? One touch unleashes future nightmares Surgical knifes coming to evict, Leaving me restless, leaving me…. incomplete. Time takes a new precedence, Seconds measure heartbeats an egg timer of health. In my prime, in your prime? Be gentle be benign, with one probe you seem to tremor and belly ache, maybe you are passive now but are you dormant or extinct? Just take me full heartily Not piece by piece…. Are you fatal flaw or beautiful blemish? Hold me safe not with knives out. =================== Bri-baby... as i wade thru the metaphors that awe me so in your work ... this ones message tells me much .... i hope this is not true to life ...but i suspect it is ... I'll be in touch ... you do the same K?? love ya gator-guy ... eveagator |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Brian~ This is a very interesting and unique piece...well done Take care Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Karilea, sorry to catch you before your caffine fix.. lol... sorry I can't give away my secrets... thanks for your wonderful reply. Kethry, I am studying animation at college, oh wow thanks for your very kind words..blushing tomato I am. Mark, life does have a way of directing inspiration our way especially if it comes from dark or painful sources. THank you cowboy for reading and replying. Aimster, thank you. Eve, things are ok, maybe just paranoia, thanks for your thoughts concerns and generous words. Tracie, thank you. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Brian this is awesome writing, you had me captured, I hope the subject matter is fiction. Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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rojogrande Junior Member
since 2000-04-10
Posts 29Fullerton, CA, USA |
Amazing poem. A writer to my own heart. I love the abstract ideology, the jumping from theme to theme, the deep metaphors. How very inspiring! ~"Eschew Surplusage"~ -Mark Twain |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Bravo on a scale of 1 to 5 - I'd give this a 10! Meanwhile - go to a dermatologist and have your fears relieved ~S~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Brian, good to see you, how is school? This is a journey into deep, thought provoking prose here, what a beautiful way to stop in and say hello to all of us. Take care of yourself, we miss you! Kathleen |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
as always, Brian, the simplicity in your tone skillfully masks the depth of your words ... well done ... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Have I missed you! As always, you're work is sharp and insightful, and full of poignancy....I loved it. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Brian...I'm so glad to see you! This poem reminds me of my St Bernard, Tiny...seriously though this is deeply felt...like all you write is. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Mr. B, I'm reminded of a car accident I was in years back... mostly the pain of recovery. This one drew me in-terest. Nice read. dale Writing, isn't just something I do... it's something I am... To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my greatest delight... |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
I have just gone through a similar experience. Major breast surgery to discover if it was cancer or just pre-cancer. Just found out the news today - it's not cancer! I hope you recover quickly, and completely. The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Dark Angel, the poem stems from some fears I have, no thank God it is not real. THanks for your reply and concerns. rojogrande, wow thanks for your very generous comments. Wilfred, thank you for your reply and advice. I am making an appointment, better safe than sorry as they say. Kathleen, college is well, yes you know me coming back with the most cheerful of thoughts LOL no seriously, thanks for your kind words. MA, thank you. Serenity... blushing thanks. Martie, you must have one strange looking dog... lol.... thanks for your comments. Don't worry I am not all doom and gloom, my sense of humour just never seems to appear in my poems. dale, thank you for your comments. Rosemary, I am, thank god, in full health, at the moment it is just a mole but I have become paraniod about it. Thanks for your reply. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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