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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland 
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There are visions in the searing sun, Thought abstractions; minds becoming undone. Horizons dissolve, in this lucidity our skin shimmers stroked by paroxysmal vitality. Archaic instinct now awakens. Driving deeper into the gutted valley, We bid farewell to laws and reason. These poisons reserve no hold on our adopted family. A car can be built from scratch in the same way a person can. At Charles' feet we roll our grass as he strums a tune of truth, making good for our "fake families" failure. They led us on the rise to fall! The stoned summer shifts to an autumn of death, Vietnam rages a media sensation. With "War" scrawled in blood we bit the bullet of patriotism a cadaver scattered in death valley, pays the price for disloyalty. Through the rafters restless spirits moan, paleness will hang there though I swear I never saw that happening, From the Helther Skelther, Susan Attkins screams murder bloody murder. We drove to the edge of a Sick City night YOU all wear an X between your eyes! the house of attrition lay in wait, drawing curtains on Sharon Tate. ============= 06/june/01 "Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life". Terry Pratchett [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 06-06-2001).] |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Ah, you answered your own challenge, read the book, created the poetry.... but it does bring back some terrible scenes of decades past.... an excellent job, Bri....excellent.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
At Charles' feet we roll our grass as he strums a tune of truth, making good for our "fake families" failure. They led us on the rise to fall! The stoned summer shifts to an autumn of death, Vietnam rages a media sensation. With "War" scrawled in blood we bit the bullet of patriotism ================================= Through the rafters restless spirits moan, paleness will hang there though I swear I never saw that happening, =========================== I could never make my self read the book... saw the movie, it was too much for me.. All these years later and hes still "infamously famous" and HEY...guess what?? I ACTUALLY GOT THIS ONE!! By the above verse...even before I read the end!! See...didnt even need tylenol  and see..hanging around you makes me smarter *L*.. very well done Bri...you wrote well of a topic that is difficult to ever define or understand... not even rhyme can make it right(and you know how I think rhyme heals) very cool write..like a poetic book report. she said I dont know why you ever would lie to me |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Extraordinary work, my friend, Brian... Oh, how much I enjoy reading your poignant works... regards, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Decaflame, it is not a response to my turn a book into a poem challenge. NO I was inspired by a documentary program I saw. Thanks for your very kind words. Jan, I think people were (I know I am) fascinated by the powerful he held over people. Thanks for your always very generous praise and continous reading of my musings no matter where they lead. THere are certain things that even poetry can not heal. Sudhir, phew... both me and my ego are blushing. Thank you for very very kind words. "Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life". Terry Pratchett |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
you really just wrap your mind around a subject and then squeeze the hell out of it!!! I will start calling you "boa poet" lol! And the more I read you? The more afraid I am to write with you! sigh...this is excellent m'bud!  |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
"A Boa poet" I like it, lol. As good as Pony express . Well then I order you to read no more of me, and stop playing humble. You are a fiery SOuthern girl I am the one who should be afraid. Seren. you are too kind with your words. THanks. "Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life". Terry Pratchett |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Brian, I loved the title and knew I would once again be drawn in to a place of deep meaning, one that could be pondered endlessly, sometimes I feel that just maybe I should of payed more attendtion to what went on around my very mundain life, you have such depth to you Brian, I love your work. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Cerenity, thanks for your reply, phew your are too kind. IT means a lot to me. "Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life". Terry Pratchett |
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