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Passions At The Helm |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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PASSIONS AT THE HELM < !signature-->When all the world was coy and soft One Voice stood yet renown, For all eyes were but turned aloft To he who held the crown. Yet inner sanctity decrees That time measured in threads Gives birth self-righteous deities To mark mere mortal’s heads. The Lost Dreamers follow promptly The songs of the Balladeer. Each left to their own misery, If loving and sincere. But the walls reek of arrogance, The air stifled and queer... In halls echoing a penance Heard everywhere but here. And still the choir comes together, To bleed their windswept drone, A hollowed happiness forever Feigned before the throne. All while dissention dwells deeply In Saint or Cynic’s tone, ‘Neath half-smirk smiles indiscreetly Deigned to die alone. While the whispers, if stout before, Now wane in prompted hush, As all once proud take stand no more To meet a Martyr’s rush… Forfeiting all grace and grandeur, As vultures take their stead, With naught but pain left to endure, By all accounts lay dead. The eulogy, therein, Silence. The mark, thereafter, stone… Forever lost to the violence Of an Angel now flown. No poetry in rivulets To echo by the dawn, Nor memories of the sunsets To magically be drawn. No Brother of the Darkness there To greet me in my flight, Nor seraph of the heaven’s fair To guide me to the light. This land, perverse, a pedestal… A life’s curse it would seem. This crown, the symbol of a fool, And I, a fool to dream. Michael Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-18-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hellooo..... This one's pretty intense, my dear friend... Of course, I'm just happy to hear from you - no matter what mood you're in... and then too... whatever mood that may be, your work is exceptional unto itself... SSSSMMMMOOOOOOOCHES......  |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Your style and intensity have amazed me since I first came upon this website. You write from the heart and the mind; seemingly the perfect combination. And what a job you do! Another great poem, Michael. Thanks for the treat this evening. Trev. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Michael--I must tell you that I think you are an amazing writer...This poem is dark and yes intense...read it twice...thank you. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Hi Michael, I'm new here, but boy am I glad that I didn't miss this one!! This is, um I think the word is amazing. Wonderful, Just wonderful.  On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Goodness Michael, this is superb, very dark and yes very intense. Excellent writing! 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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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
this is a very interesting piece in structure, meter, rhyme... but i really didn't get the message, to be honest... i assume you are complimenting the dynamics of Passions and all our wonderful friends and members??? ummm... well, that's how i read it anyway, but i read it several times and the topic/meaning was a little lost on me.... this is such a GREAT place and it's wonderful to see you here, Michael... whereya been, friend??? care to delve into the meaning of this a bit? sorry, it was lost on me... thanks, Poet!! I thought it was GREAT, btw, that you mentioned some of our most treasured poets!! and keep posting!! great to see you! |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Michael-Wow, an awesome read, nice to have you back. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I liked this Michael. I'd love to hear your voice more around here. You are obviously missed... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
It's been far too long m'friend! This was OUTSTANDING!! I forgot just how much I missed your awesome work!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
When all the world was coy and soft One Voice stood yet renown, For all eyes were but turned aloft To he who held the crown. Yet inner sanctity decrees That time measured in threads Gives birth self-righteous deities To mark mere mortal’s heads ======================= While the whispers, if stout before, Now wane in prompted hush, As all once proud take stand no more To meet a Martyr’s rush… Forfeiting all grace and grandeur, As vultures take their stead, With naught but pain left to endure, By all accounts lay dead. The eulogy, therein, Silence. The mark, thereafter, stone… Forever lost to the violence Of an Angel now flown. No poetry in rivulets To echo by the dawn, Nor memories of the sunsets To magically be drawn ====================== you will always hold the crown ... and your poetry will always stand to speak volumes ... and this one does ... much wisdom in this cryptic,jewel yes, many complexities in these walls.. but with poetry...comes poets ... and with that comes intensity ...and emotions unbrideled .. awesome to read you again .. your gift of rhyme and vocab always leave me satiated... but Im greedy....more please "The eulogy, therein, Silence. The mark, thereafter, stone… Forever lost to the violence Of an Angel now flown." OH MAN what an awesome verse ... later poet exceptional, jm |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nan, LOL - well, at least my moods aren't contagious! Good to hear from you as well. Wish I could be here more often - working on that problem though - won't be too much longer... I'd smooch you back too ya know but Kess is watching... Trew, nice to meet you - I'm so glad my work reaches you in the manner it does. Thank you for the compliment. Hi Martie, been awhile hasn't it. Glad you enjoyed my intensity as it were... Gentle Spirit, thank you for the kind words - I have yet to read anything of yours but I will surely look. Nice signature, btw. Maree, your compliment means much to me as I know your work to delve deep into the Dark at times. TY Doreen, 'tis nothing new for my work to not be understood or even misunderstood. I know I'm just a little obscure by nature. I guess I could reveal all beneath the surface of this poem but then what would be left to the poem or the pondering therein? This poem, as all my works I'm sure, will reach many different people in many different ways - which to me, is as it should be. Great to see you too, btw - sure have missed ya! Gemini, TY - nice to be back, too. serenity, how's everything in N.O. anyway? I've missed you as well. Looking forward to catching up... Rebecca, far too long, indeed. Janet, you give me WAY TOO MUCH credit me thinks... Glad to see you didn't stay away long as well... Thank you all so much... Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-19-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Michael, everytime I read your work I gotta ask myself....why do I even bother writing. Your pen is truly burning with a magical fire. Great to see you around. Parker |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Michael, You write far to few poems. Love your work, your one of my favorites to read. Marcy |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"This land, perverse, a pedestal… A life’s curse it would seem. This crown, the symbol of a fool, And I, a fool to dream." It's so wonderful to read you again Michael! This flowed so beautifully, as always, with such poignancy and power. I loved your references, and agree that interpretations are best left to the reader's imagination ... excellent piece Michael! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
It was so good to read something fresh from you and see you here again. I read this as meaning that Passions is being preserved, and that the dreamers, the ones who sustain it will wear a crown, just the way I read it, I loved it. The title is almost as meaningful as the entire poem.< !signature--> "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 10-20-2000).] |
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Mike Gibbs New Member
since 2000-10-20
Posts 1 |
Michael - very professional. I wish I had your talent. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Michael-- first off...excellent to see you back. i have missed ya and your work excellent poem you have here as always. your writing always leaves me pondering...your talent is simply amazing. you're still one of my favorites here. take care friend. amy |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Well m'boy - I sent you via ICQ some of the things I thought this was about - it says a lot, and there is much meaning, and many different ways - all of them of course, exquisitely written! Chris |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sorry, but I'm joining your band of fools, for I need my dreams... This is very, very good, Michael...but you knew that... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Nice to see you back again, Michael. I'm with Doreen, not sure the meaning of this piece, except that it seems to be not complimentary in my interpretation. Hope you are well. Corinne |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Parker, your writings are deep and meaningful and touch many, many people (myself included) - that is why you bother. To me that is the only measure of true poetry. Alle'cram, Once upon a time I was writing about a poem or two daily. (Open poetry #7 probably has at least a hundred or so poem of mine... LOL) I just don't seem to have the free time I used to have and I would never post something written half-heartedly. New jobs, cross country moves, etc. have kept me away from here far too much I realize, though most the friends I have here understand that. Soon I hope to be settled and posting more. Kit, so good to hear from you again. You truly are one of my favorite poets here. Thank you for the comments and your own individual interpretation. Irish Rose, Passions is a wonderful home to many, dreamers and realists alike, and one that many will "make sure" is preserved. The title, indeed, holds much meaning therein. Mike Gibbs, TY very much and let me say, Welcome to Passions. Hope to see some peotry from you. amy - good to see you again too. I've missed you as well. Chris, well now, you never let me get away with anything do you? I'll have you know I had to download ICQ on my sis's computer just to get your message - mine's in storage btw - just one of the reasons I don't get here as much as I used to. Anyhow, you read well into the piece as I knew you would, probably more so than anyone else could - but honestly, there's nothing to be disturbed about here... just a revelation of sorts on my part. Sunshine, you may jump on any bandwagon of mine anytime... I've missed you, ya know. Corinne, Doing very well at the moment but I surely appreciate any concern. Thank you all for the comments and compliments. Michael |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
e eulogy, therein, Silence. The mark, thereafter, stone… Forever lost to the violence Of an Angel now flown. No poetry in rivulets To echo by the dawn, Nor memories of the sunsets To magically be drawn. Michael as always I am in awe with how well you craft your poetry, wonderfully written intense piece. "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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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I too would join your band of fools. It's good to read poetry and this is such an immaculately written piece. Perfect in every way. And I so much like this: The eulogy, therein, Silence. The mark, thereafter, stone… Forever lost to the violence Of an Angel now flown. No poetry in rivulets To echo by the dawn, Nor memories of the sunsets To magically be drawn. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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