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Allan Riverwood
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0 posted 2001-02-23 02:29 PM


Crystal Catacombs - Departing

In memories, we find ourselves
Most likely as a child
In nightmares, as in memories
A little boy exiled

Memories breathe not
This man today, tomorrow,
Becomes the same thing

A figment of imagined tale
In memories, a novel weaves
A sapling sprout in soil of tears
Nutrition felt from dried, dead leaves

Towers chase the sky
Sanctuary not for me
Catacombs wind down

Goodbye mother, goodbye home
Watch me chase the catacomb

© Copyright 2001 Brian James Lee - All Rights Reserved
jeremydraul
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1 posted 2001-02-23 02:52 PM


what a perfect toned ending... liked the consanance in:" A sapling sprout in soil..."
Very well done here, so what are these chrystal catacombs

JR


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2 posted 2001-02-23 04:35 PM


Thought-provoking poem, my friend. It's very well-written, and you can feel the emotion radiate from it. Good work.



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3 posted 2001-02-23 05:25 PM


WOW(drool drips down) I really wish i could write lie this!!! OMG! Keep writing!!! UR such a good poet!
~LOVE~
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4 posted 2001-02-23 07:46 PM


Here I go again with those darn cactuses! Everytime I see the word "Catacomb" I think I'm seeing "Cactus" LoL...great poem Allan

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5 posted 2001-02-23 09:22 PM


This is the crystal catacombs one. It was worth the wait I must say Allan. The first stanza hit me like a slap in the face for some reason. Oh wait, I know why. Ignore me.  

The ending is just perfect. A consistant flow made it easy reading and created an atmosphere of uniqueness.

Wonderfull Allan, just wonderful.  
Notice it says 503?  

~AF~

"Love makes us poets and the approach of death should make us philosophers."
~ George Santayana


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6 posted 2001-02-24 01:08 AM


wonderful as usual

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Chel
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7 posted 2001-02-24 11:29 AM


Allan, great poem. I enjoyed reading it. Keep up the great work. By the way thanx for the post.

Chel


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8 posted 2001-02-24 03:01 PM


i expect nothing less from you
good job Allan
keep em coming

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So long lives this, and this give life to thee." W.S.

Ceinwyn
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9 posted 2001-02-24 07:48 PM


Ohh wow thats what I'm talking about *giggles* Soo wonderfully written I wish I could write like that!!!! WOW is all I can say dang wish someone with your talent could write me a sweet lil poem you know with knights and faeries and stuff jk but do keep them coming

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Ina
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10 posted 2001-02-24 10:09 PM


Allan, i adore this....thats all my fingers will type.
Regina

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11 posted 2001-02-24 10:29 PM


Beautiful.... Love it....
I'm lost for words!!

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12 posted 2001-02-24 11:35 PM


Wow.I love your style of poetry. It's very unique. Your poems explains deeply how you feel and that's what writing is all about. I admire your work and thanks for the post. Always-Carissa
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13 posted 2001-02-25 12:48 PM


I didn't like this one. I thought it was below your usual. You're a wonderful writer Allan, I just didn't feel this was up to the level I'm used to seeing. I like the mental images I got from it, but I'm used to seeing a bit more magic in your work, ya know?

Hope to see more poems.......



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