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Master
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since 1999-08-18
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0 posted 2001-03-31 07:00 PM


The city of masks whose grayness
reflects indifference,--
Venice, you’re bound to suffer
the fate of Atlantis.
Thus, finding a small cozy place
in one of your attics,
a poet stands ready to capture
the end of existence.

Reflecting off the dark water
the stars shine brightly.
Dreams are redoubled here,--
the nights are wonderful.
The poet inhales the air and writes,
“Death seems doubtful,”
exhales, pauses, and continues on,
“...afterlife likely.”


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[This message has been edited by Master (edited 03-31-2001).]

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Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263

1 posted 2001-03-31 07:54 PM


I enjoy reading your work, you know. Your poetic outlook is always quite refreshing and this is no exception. I believe you could tighten it up a bit by removing unnecessary commas, but that is, of course, a minor detail. The writing, itself, is something special. Were you in Venice when you wrote it, or was this from memory?

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


Master
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Boston, MA
2 posted 2001-03-31 09:37 PM


Thank you Claire, this is from memory... Venice made quite an impact on me when I was there.
SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
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3 posted 2001-04-01 06:53 PM


~I enjoy the way, and what you write. Thanks for sharing. *Peace.
Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06
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4 posted 2001-04-01 08:10 PM


ah, Italy, yes, next year I'm going to Europe but only Ireland and England and maybe France.....

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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