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mystic requiem
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since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

0 posted 2001-01-27 12:29 PM

A harsh potion brewed with bittersweets,
Of ancient herbs and drops of shed tears.
The cup of death is held out to each of us
Until the defeated will surrenders.

There is no escape when lips stand poised
At the brim and the stale scent is inhaled.
And neither privileges nor division exists
Where patient death is so concerned.

It is meant for the body to die but once
And then the throne judgment of the soul.
Gather life's goodness to your soft breast
Against the course of destiny's edge.

Mystic Requiem

Oil Painting by Elihu Vedder
'Cup of Death'

ma miller
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 806

1 posted 2001-01-27 02:14 PM

this is a very well thoughtout piece of poetry ... a practiced mind has composed this work, no doubt ... welcome.

firejerm
Member

since 2000-06-13

Posts 217
Springfield, OH, good ol USA

2 posted 2001-01-28 02:50 AM

I'm not a religious person by any stretch of the imagination, but I did like this one. We only die once, but however I tend to think we have been prejudged. Welcome here! I do believe you will fit in fine!

Jeremy

"Those little slices of death, how I loathe them."
-Edgar Allen Poe

mystic requiem
Member

since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

3 posted 2001-01-28 01:38 PM

MA Miller: Thank you for the kind welcome.
I have only been writing since March 2000.
So I still have much to learn and a long way to go. But I find reading other's works and reading in general is the way to learn. I tend to shy away from critique somewhat. But if I know a person I might welcome it. Perhaps that is my loss.
*thanx*
mYsTiC

mystic requiem
Member

since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

4 posted 2001-01-28 01:45 PM

firejerm: Thank you for reading and enjoying this piece.
I can respect everyone's beliefs.
And if either of us is wrong, God will let us know.
Until, that time, I would never presume to know
or try to speak into another's life.
I admire your speaking your mind. Shows character and strength.
However, you will find traces of my honor to the living God and his
Son in several of my poems.
They are a part of my life and I can not deny them.
Your welcome is most appreciated!
*S*
mYsTiC

[This message has been edited by mystic requiem (edited 01-28-2001).]

He
Junior Member

since 2001-01-15

Posts 41

5 posted 2001-01-28 02:13 PM

Well said, for Death indeed plays no favorites. Unimpressed by well or wealth, he greets all equally and waits for no man.

I enjoyed this.

"Emotion revealed as the ocean maid..."

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2001-01-28 04:16 PM

Indeed we all share this cup of death as we can all share a cup of life if the soul is willing...James

mystic requiem
Member

since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

7 posted 2001-01-28 04:24 PM

HE: Thank you for enjoying this. It is very true there is no respecter of persons for death. And no one is exempt from hardships in life. If life gives you lemons...make lemonade.

jmlee: No one can drink from the cup of life and cheat death. Thanx!

*S*

mYsTiC

Dark_kisses_Within
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since 2000-03-21

Posts 680
Kansas

8 posted 2001-01-29 07:53 AM

Welcome to DP! Lovely piece here, with a kick of the *dark* side. Nice work!

Mags

No person is worth your tears, and the only one that is ...... will never make you cry

mystic requiem
Member

since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

9 posted 2001-01-29 08:05 AM

Dark_kisses_within: Thank you for the great welcome.
And of course for the kind comment.
*S*

mYsTiC

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

10 posted 2001-01-30 01:05 PM

This poem was really well thought out and written. I loved it! I also liked the picture at the bottom. Very nice, goes along with the poem perfectly.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

mystic requiem
Member

since 2001-01-26

Posts 144

11 posted 2001-01-30 03:36 PM

dopey-dope: Thanks for enjoying this. I am laughing at your quotes. You sound like a
fun person to be around.
*laughin'*

mYsTiC

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2001-01-31 04:52 AM

I know Mystic our body will die and return to dust but those that share the cup of life can have eternal life...those who provide for their souls by receiving Jesus as the savior of their soul...James

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