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Athame'
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Athame' |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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the double edge of silver knife to part the elements of life as above, so be, below... from air to earth I do bestow not my will, but thine I seek and bind myself to make me meek wisdom be a wish in vain enlightenment my fond refrain and with a flourish in a flash I cut the binding's satin sash and burning threads in fire strange and so it be--me rearranged. Ashes now from tempering flame to blow to winds of season's change and back to earth to ground again deny that flesh is made of sin. Take my tears to purify a saline ritual of fire May all I do be honor true a glory of the truth I seek And I speak may my thoughts reach, If this thine will, then mote it be. " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
love this... but what does the title mean... If it's from Mythology I am poor in that area. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Simply amazing....... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ Magically cast circle of chant -  Yes - and this one is the Pagan Athame~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
Simply Great! ~*Peachy Be*~ |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Serenity........this is SO cool!  SEA |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I enjoyed fully. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
k/s "and with a flourish in a flash I cut the binding's satin sash and burning threads in fire strange and so it be--me rearranged." Wonderful transition stanza! lyw e/k [This message has been edited by Krawdad (edited 02-25-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
the double edge of silver knife to part the elements of life as above, so be, below... from air to earth I do bestow not my will, but thine I seek and bind myself to make me meek wisdom be a wish in vain enlightenment my fond refrain and with a flourish in a flash I cut the binding's satin sash and burning threads in fire strange and so it be--me rearranged. Ashes now from tempering flame to blow to winds of season's change and back to earth to ground again deny that flesh is made of sin. Take my tears to purify a saline ritual of fire May all I do be honor true a glory of the truth I seek And I speak may my thoughts reach, If this thine will, then mote it be. ===================== both poetic admiration and envy of your amazing muse ... and of this impressive, awe inspiring piece seems to have knocked me on my poetic butt this is awesome sen...truly. it aint the water...its the gift that flows in the pen...and you. Ive said it before.... you bleed poetry baby. Strange ... the desire for certain pleasures is a part of my pain. ~Kahlil Gibran~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
like the blade of life, so too does this poem speak of time. . . superb serenity. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
wynter? I thank you, and if you've not guessed an athame is a ceremonial knife---mine is not actually silver, but wood---carved by ME...  PdV...the poem does not even touch upon the beauty of the ceremony...you really should check it out sometime  Marge...is nice to be understood love ya much for that, and thanks for the pic...gonna have to learn how to do that next...since you all have me smiling most addictively now HUGSSEA...you are the sweetest person! thank you. e/k? Have been enjoying YOUR work very much...so thank you for reading! JM, me twin...laughing laughing at your "poetic butt"---you are so funny and down-to-earth---who could NOT love you? Thanks lady... Sven...intended to e mail you about the dream interpretation...been busy lately. it's THAT time of the year here again. I'm exhausted. with love and thanks to all, and HUGS TO FORUM. |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
With the double edge knife of life and words have been place upon the page, your spoken thoughts have been reached. Bernie Bernie Slicker |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
WOW..very good read. I love it. Your writing is surpherb. Red |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Serenity, this speaks well to my heart, so I am placing it in my library for safe-keeping... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Bernie, red, and kari...thank you much...was obviously feeling a little witchy! " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful read... very well written! *S* |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
serenity, Having never heard of an Athame' , I thank you both for the information , and this wonderful poem . Now the next time I see one , I'll know what to call it . Thanks. Doc |
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