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Allan Riverwood
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0 posted 2001-02-25 04:49 PM


(when singing this, "every" is three-syllable. And fractal? "shuffling" is always three syll in my mind. Enjoy.)

treading away through the thick, orange grass
shuffling softly and slowly along
every step is upon broken glass
every word to the beat of the song

treading away in the dark, gloomy night
eyes focused forward, and not straying yet
under the moon, and ablaze in her light
under the stars, and enwrapped in their net

treading away from the ignorant bliss
leaving the friends of my past self behind
chanting my lullaby down to a hiss
chanting my song, for my impatient mind

treading away down the deep, winding path
knapsack of goods clutching tight to my back
swinging my blade, without care, without wrath
swinging my blade in a silent attack

treading away through the thick, orange grass
shuffling softly and slowly along
every step is upon broken glass
every word to the beat of the song




[This message has been edited by Allan Riverwood (edited 02-25-2001).]

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Ina
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1 posted 2001-02-25 05:09 PM


Allan, ooo i like beaucoup, tu veut le manger, aussi?lol great poem....i love the title espaically the "crystal catacomb" part it sound beautiful.
Regina

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2 posted 2001-02-25 05:37 PM


Allan:

I think this series will do well. Your combination between natural imagery and personal emotion is quite impressive and admirable. I look forward to seeing more of these. Also, the rhyme scheme was quite good. I don't think I've seen you use an abab rhyme scheme before.

As far as critiques are concerned, I can just say to watch for the syllable count mistakes.

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3 posted 2001-02-25 08:11 PM


I liked the song. I thought it was pretty well written.



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jeremydraul
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4 posted 2001-02-25 08:56 PM


bah! syllables only count in haikus, senryus and sonnets! (i think)
very well done here allan, i hope this series continues on and on, its very interesting

JR


When life dims to a perish, my life will become a quote in itself...

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5 posted 2001-02-25 11:31 PM


here's your blessing *ping* dont make me flick my wrist LOL oh and hey...shuffling's 3!! kiss me kiss me WHOAA insider...lol k im gettin carried away...someone might get mad at me

¤Sometimes the hardest thing to get over, is something you never really had¤

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6 posted 2001-02-25 11:32 PM


BEAUTIFUL poem if i may add

¤Sometimes the hardest thing to get over, is something you never really had¤

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7 posted 2001-02-26 10:24 AM


Allan, you never cease to keep me locked on your every word. Your description of things so small as walking through some grass is just magical. Once again, I am in total awe of your brilliant talent.

This would have to be one of my favourites. So in that case it had better head over to the library shouldn't it?

~AF~


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~ George Santayana

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8 posted 2001-02-26 06:53 PM


Like I already told you...I'm dumb...I don't understand a word of your poetry...I'm dumb...and the poems I throw together are just "dumb luck" if they turn out any good.

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9 posted 2001-02-28 10:14 PM


Good song Alan...seems like everyone wants to be a songwriter nowadays keep em coming

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

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10 posted 2001-03-01 08:02 PM


This was a wonderful song... One question for you though... Who wrote it? And don't say me. I want one of two names.
~Amanda Distiny~


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 03-01-2001).]

Allan Riverwood
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11 posted 2001-03-01 08:17 PM


The poem wasn't about me, Amanda. It was set in the story that I am creating...
and as for who wrote it? Don't play favourites between good and evil, as you tend to do.
Thanks everyone else, for your praise. Entry 3 is going poorly, I'll need some time for the destination. But it will happen, so hold onto the thought.
~Allan


Welcome to Planet Earth, where the angels tread on the land. ~~Allan, to Amanda.

The sunshine hears you not. Speak to the shadows he creates.

StarPryncess17
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12 posted 2001-03-01 08:20 PM


wow! Such an aesthetic aspect here. Or at least I got that vibe... I am amazed that this all came together so well! You pulled it off very nicely. Thanks for sharing...~*~Jesilyn~*~

"Tell me why you cry"

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13 posted 2001-03-02 01:53 AM


Allan:

Whatever floats you boat, lol. Anyhow, just thought I'd let y'all know that I'm back up online with my regular computer. I should be able to colaborate with you if you like.

Anyhow, just for the record, though, I still think this is a great poem, whether syllable counts bad or not.

"If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh"

-- Magus

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