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Allan Riverwood
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0 posted 2001-03-08 04:37 PM



treading along in the merciless rain
shrieking, the droplets, in judgement they fall
monotonous rhythm alive in my brain
monotonous rhythm defeating us all

treading away through the thick, liquid night
limping, a lifeless, defeated cliché
pebbles of water corrupting my sight
pebbles of water to cleanse the decay

treading away as the heavens descend
riding it swift to the earth, as a drum
pressing me down, as the child I transcend
pressing me down, as the beast I've become

treading abreast to the phantom inside
keeping me sane with her stories of life
soothing me cold for the tears I have cried
soothing me cold, my companion, my wife

treading along in the merciless rain
shrieking, the droplets, in judgement they fall
monotonous rhythm alive in my brain
monotonous rhythm defeating us all


© Copyright 2001 Brian James Lee - All Rights Reserved
Crash&Burn
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1 posted 2001-03-08 05:29 PM


It's very nice I specially liked "keeping me sane with her stories of life" and the last stanza also.

I see the darkness coming all is bleak...



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Ina
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2 posted 2001-03-08 05:35 PM


"treading abreast to the phantom inside
keeping me sane with her stories of life
soothing me cold for the tears I have cried
soothing me cold, my companion, my wife"

that was my favorite verse. that was an amazing poem Allan.

Regina

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3 posted 2001-03-08 10:00 PM


Allan, you truly have remarkable talent. I loved the dark flow, poignant imagery, and key repeating phrases....this is brilliant. Thank you for a wonderful read.

*Krista Knutson*

"Can't run fast enough
Can't hide I can't fly
I'm struggling with the limits of this ordinary life..." ~Tracy Chapman

jeremydraul
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4 posted 2001-03-08 10:16 PM


woah.. i liked this one the best so far
good repetitions and description... probably your best poem detail wise.. im amazed.. cant wait for the next entry!

JR

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5 posted 2001-03-09 12:35 PM


Allan,
All I have to say is that I loved it. My fav. part was
"Treading away through the thick, liquid night
limping a lifeless defeated cliche. . ." Loved the whole stanza. Keep up the good work. =)
Shelia


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6 posted 2001-03-09 12:46 PM


Allan,
All I have to say is that I loved it. My fav. part was
"Treading away through the thick, liquid night
limping a lifeless defeated cliche. . ." Loved the whole stanza. Keep up the good work. =)
Shelia


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7 posted 2001-03-09 05:55 PM


Shorti loved it so much she posted twice!! AND THE SAME WORDING TOO!!!!

anyway....nicely done here Allan, Regi quoted the stanza I liked best. Mainly due to the last verse in it.
Wonderful use of variety within styles allan, but of course, that doesn't need to be said out loud too often seeing as how you always post in dif. styles.
*jealous*
hehe



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I admire it daily

anonymousfemale
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8 posted 2001-03-10 12:06 PM


Hey Dopes, you're not the only one who is jealous.

Once again, another brilliant piece of writing. The repetition of the two last lines on each stanza really made all the difference.
This CC series has been wonderful to read so far. Keep up the fantastic work!

~AF~

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Homer Simpson


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9 posted 2001-03-10 01:12 PM


Greetings Evil Companion Done much ruling of the world lately? LOL just kiddin~ Great poem though..and YES I AM REPLYING! seeing as you always tell me I never reply to your poems...great job though I love all your different styles..I dont think I could come up with all the ones you have if i sat for a week and thought about nothing but poetry. great job my friend *Keep doing evil lol lol

*dq


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10 posted 2001-03-11 09:33 PM


wonderful job Allan
yes, you are very talented
makes me wonder why I'm moderating you
thanks for the read

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

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11 posted 2001-03-13 09:46 AM


O my goodness. That is one of the most beautiful poems I've ever read. All I can say is:wow.
ciao

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12 posted 2001-03-13 10:34 AM


This is such a beautiful poem, Allan. You have such a gift for writing... I LOVED the style of this. This is so deep... I enjoy reading all of your work. Nicely done.

*Jennifer

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13 posted 2001-03-14 12:17 PM


Allan:

Quite impressive. Sorry I wasn't around here much lately.

This poem has some pretty powerful imagery. I liked it quite a bit.

"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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14 posted 2001-03-14 06:14 PM


*sings* oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on meeeee.....*coughs* ok no. AnYwAyS. Yeah. Loved it.
~Carly

"The eye sees a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination awake."
- Leonardo da Vinci

Irish Rose
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15 posted 2001-03-14 08:36 PM


I write many poems about nature and rain is among my favorite. You have a gift for imagery and an imagination to be proud of.
Write more!

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee


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16 posted 2001-03-14 09:37 PM


This one is my fav. From you so far... Keep sharing with us always. You are a wonderful poet and your work is magnificent. Into the library

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