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Shadows On The Page |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Shadows On The Page Shadows dancing nightly on poet's page Waltzing through on heels of false trust Whispers of betrayal behind silent rage Leave a pure read bleeding in the dust Birth of hope given to the weakest of all Quills of promise penning lover's taste Left undaunted to the issues of the call Another heart destined to fantasy waste Dreams of happiness finding their way Resting in the ink upon a page of blue Boundary of vision from which to sway Escaping the innocence of poetry's brew Walls of sereneness lost in today's word Echoes of distortion bellowing in the wind Hollow phrases abandoned often unheard Resting in the melodies as they descend The key to tranquility rests for all to see Times of passion and trials to torment Just give me the freedom to read poetry Sincere reflections will keep me content Mark Bohannan [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Mark--Poigniantly composed. It asks to be read again, and goes into my library. Excellent writing... Poeminister< !signature--> "...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls- O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love." -Poe [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
Ohhhhhh "swoon" Adored this smooth as silk poem! Yes,poetry is truly an intoxicant passion. Keep it burning!  Passion,imagination and intellect running together... Poetry in motion~~~ Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"The Shadow knows..." Thank you so much for this, m'angelheart. Big HUGS for you. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: well done m'friend.... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--To fall into a poem is to be captured by something tenuous and changing...to read with purity, you must be sure where your own heart beats. A wonderful sincere reflection here, Mark...well done! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Remarkable in thought and verse. Each of us will read this in a different way. And now I go to read it again Liz |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Poetry is my favorite thing to do in the world..i would be lost without it im sure..enjoyed reading Mark..loved your thoughts..  ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
"Walls of sereneness lost in today's word Echoes of distortion bellowing in the wind Hollow phrases abandoned often unheard Resting in the melodies as they descend" how do you do that? certainly no serene-ness lost in YOUR words. an excellent verse. passions for poetry  nice to see ya still hangin around, mark. You don't hear much about guys who take their shot and miss... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
So entirely true, and beautifully said. Love this, Mark Sandra |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
very beautiful writing Mark I enjoyed it very much Maree I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, truly wonderful writing utterly amazing. It's so delightful to see that truth and beauty can still exist in a world that so often seems contaminated by lies and lost hopes. And to see the skill that you wield your beauteous words and let them dance across your page fills me with joy and wonder. A true craftsman who can take a simple phrase and turn it into glittering starlight. Excellant work, it really is. Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Walls of sereneness lost in today's word Echoes of distortion bellowing in the wind' Great lines, Mark. I'll tell you what--through all of the times that everything else had let me down, and it seemed that everything I said got all sorts of twisted, poetry was always a remaining sanity. So, I can relate. Excellent write, m'friend. sp I won't go; I won't sleep; I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
MARK, I strongly agree with the words of our friend MARTIE expressed above in her reply... An excellent write sweetie and thank you for the enjoyed read... *~coco~* [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 01-15-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Just give me the freedom to read poetry" yes, and write, thank you for the words, Mark. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Shadows on a page, can be more than just a reflection. It's all in the minds eye. Different from your usual, but good. Deb |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Mark,a true poetic work. I wish I could express my poems the way you do. Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Shadows dancing nightly on poet's page Waltzing through on heels of false trust Whispers of betrayal behind silent rage Leave a pure read bleeding in the dust ================== Boundary of vision from which to sway Escaping the innocence of poetry's brew Walls of sereneness lost in today's word Echoes of distortion bellowing in the wind Hollow phrases abandoned often unheard Resting in the melodies as they descend The key to tranquility rests for all to see Times of passion and trials to torment Just give me the freedom to read poetry Sincere reflections will keep me content ================ ya know what...this poem is cooler than even I know.... "Leave a pure read bleeding in the dust" very cool line cowboy.... I like this "cryptic" style from you.. always nice seeing a poet try new things. impressive write MC ... and you know why I say so ... some way cool phrases in this ... and the last 2 lines say what true lovers of poetry all feel. baby can I hold you tonite ... maybe if I said the right words, at the right time ... you'd be mine. baby can I hold you tonite. ~tracy chapman~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Oh, sweetie ... you know I like the s t r e t c h ! In order to have shadow, we must have light ... There is a soft glow hidden in the shadows here. A tremendous testament to your talent, Mark. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very fine weaving, Mark. Quite nice, indeed! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, a write of might, I like it!!! write on Kethry. Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Mark, my friend, you've said it all in these last lines. What an intense and wonderful read this was. I hold true to the desire that what we read, write and respond within these walls only enhances the lives of those sharing their hearts amongst this poetic world ... the world outside can be harsh enough. And now I echo you ... "Just give me the freedom to read poetry Sincere reflections will keep me content" Best wishes, /Kit |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Excellent writing, Mark...every stanza was very, solidly written! Nathan |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ this is a great write from you, but I expected nothing less from your talented pen -SEA |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Thank you all very much. As Liz said, everyone will read it differently and that is of course the beauty of poetry and the purpose behind this one. I truely appreciate every one of your responses from the bottom of my heart. Thanks to you all once again. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
We are all unique, and we all read it differently, but we all share the same common feeling.......we will always read what you write, my Brother!!  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
loved it |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Well said Mark, well done on another fantastic read and write ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I stand in awe of your talent. This is excellent, one of your best! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful poem... one I'll enjoy reading many times! *S* |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Mark, yes I echo the others without it I am lost..I am lost. But I disagree. I believe that someday there will be NO shadows, only light. And no one will be lost. Everyone will be free to write in peace. Kathleen |
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