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Allan Riverwood
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0 posted 2001-02-24 08:33 PM


(Did you ever have a goodbye that could not be said, because if you said it, it would mean something else? This poem was written out of pure emotion, so it is a free-verse. There is one rhyme staining it, but I left it as is. Its existence means something that might be key in the message. I have written this to express, not to impress. So it is not a good poem. But I wrote it, and seeing as how close I am to all of you, I decided it fair to post.
Thank you all for everything that you have ever done for me.)

There once was a box of riddles
prettied in pink for all to see
And by there once was, I mean to report
that the puzzle box had died

And why do I despair?
if truly there was nothing to find
a puzzle box, without a solution
and a whispering in my ear

I fell in love with a puzzle box
a winder of lies, a weaver of pride
I held it tight and told it tales
and made a promise

When we made love, it was in words
The puzzle box a thrashing gave
A verbal masochist I was
Euphoria, just above my grave

Like a fool, I solved the riddle
And now I am alone.
The whispering in my ear
was all that ever loved me.



© Copyright 2001 Brian James Lee - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-02-24 09:03 PM


This is a very emotional poem. It is very nice in keeping with the way you expressed your self. Not the best I've seen you write but nicely written. Keep on expressing your self..

Every action of our lives touches some chord that will vibrate in eternity.

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2 posted 2001-02-24 09:27 PM


Poetry was meant to express. I use it as af orm of expression. But writing, I stop myself from literally shredding my soul and killing myself! lol, so if I stop posting, there's a problem! Anyway, I love this poem, and it's going into the library because it has a very good meaning at the end.

"Some men see things as they are and say why.
I dream things that never were and say why not." ~RFK

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3 posted 2001-02-24 09:47 PM


i have no words to express how i feel. i said a couple already to u...but in truth, the beauty of pure emotion is too great and already experess what needs to be said.
I stand up and clap for u Allan!
Regina

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4 posted 2001-02-25 12:49 PM


I have a very lot I could say about this and exactly how it made me feel reading this for the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20th final time wondering if what you said is true. I Have built enough courage now to reply to this, although, this is not a reply at all, but rather a coming out of my shell of self and trying my best to open up to all of you. Altough, for me is a very hard thing to do, but regardless of that, Allan, I am happy you were able to let your emotions out and If it by writing this you became happy. Then so shall I be happy for your happiness. Into my library this will go when I need a reminder about myself and what I am, was, and have become. Sealed with love
~*~ Destiny~*


The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.Sow a habit and you reap a character.Sow a character and you reap a destiny

[This message has been edited by Angel in Flight (edited 02-25-2001).]

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5 posted 2001-02-25 12:58 PM


Wow nicely done here and Angel in Flights reply just makes me say Awwwwww.....
I thought this was a nice write.


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I admire it daily

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6 posted 2001-02-25 02:30 PM


Hah! Pure brilliance! This was absolutely wonderful... what a perfectly written poem...
*steals his poem and throws it into the library*

JR


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Chel
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7 posted 2001-02-25 03:26 PM


Great poem. Keep up the great work. It did have a lot of expression and that is very good, I think. Anyway, like I said before, keep up the great work.

Chel


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"Never say 'I Love You' unless you mean it"


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8 posted 2001-02-25 07:50 PM


Allan:

I think you've expressed your emotions quite well. Your free verse is quite a bit better than mine, lol. I started out writing free verse, but wasn't all that great at it. You can see my earliest poetry mostly in the Dark Passions sections of my poems.

Anyhow, I think that this free verse was quite beautiful.

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9 posted 2001-02-26 10:30 AM


Ahh...Absolutely wonderful!!
Just pure brilliance at work right here.
I like your free verse. It gives it that loose feeling but still keeps the poem tighter than ever.
An interesting way to describe the scenario..as a puzzle box.

Very well done Allan.

~AF~

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


[This message has been edited by anonymousfemale (edited 02-26-2001).]

keoni
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10 posted 2001-02-26 01:49 PM


Allan, I would not criticize this piece. I believe it is very good. There's no way to go wrong when your writing with your emotions. Rhyming or not, making sense to others, these things don't matter when you are writing this type of piece because it is solely for you, to get your feelings out.But I still have to say this was a great piece.
Jon

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11 posted 2001-02-26 08:02 PM


Seems like you've gotten all the praises that can be said.
Well, to tell you the truth, thi spoem makes me so surious
i ask myself, "Why would someone write such a poem?"
all in all, it was brilliant
thanks for the read

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

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12 posted 2001-05-23 12:16 PM


Hmmmm, Allan, is it true? Writing from pure emotion? Wow. Sometimes emotions are good afterall.  
I liked this, it was really good, lots of symbolism. Kudos. I hope that by bringing this up, I'm not making you recall any sad memories. I really liked this.

Jenn

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13 posted 2001-05-23 12:25 PM


i love how u used the box of riddles in this. and then the last stanza just took my breath away. made me hurt which isnt an all bayads thing i suppose since this was such an emotional piece. im glad i have this look into your soul and i agree with jenn that i hope this isnt bringing up any bad memories or feelings *hugs* i love ya allan.
into my library this shall go along with prollys the majority of your other work.
tiff

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I want to look into your eyes and see you smile at me
I want to hear you say "Well done"

mistic
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14 posted 2001-05-23 11:00 PM


This is an excellent piece, like all of your work   I really liked it. Thanks for sharing
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15 posted 2001-05-23 11:06 PM


Allan you blow me away yet again.  I mean wow in every single way possible

jaw
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Greater than being shore to ocean
Holding the curve of one position
Counting an endless repetition"
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16 posted 2001-05-24 12:37 PM


wonderful poem allan...this is quite different from your other poetry...thats why i probably enjoyed it more...great job and hope to see more... ...?

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17 posted 2001-06-16 02:03 PM


Very different from what I usually see, Allan.  I was very surprised to see a free verse by you.  You should write free verse more often, because this poem is truly beautiful.  The raw emotion in the poem was touching.  Wonderful work.  I enjoyed this.

--Marie

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Anorexic Beauty, feather-weight perfection.  Anorexic Beauty, underweight goddess." -- Pul

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