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0 posted 2002-09-17 09:56 PM


Can thee not see twin eyes of real
within the vision of surreal?
Can not thee grasp of glowing wand
as leaves now fall from golden frond?

Chill of the eyes of soulless man
are held within thy palm, one’s hand.
That touch of rough and jagged rock
from whence became once flowing frock.

For in the whispered tales of love
does not thee find one lonely dove.
The hawk before ye snares the bird
of white with flow of boldest word.

And ‘gainst the grate of darkest cell
a wizard speaks of witch's spell
For in the stock of most foul stew
does lie thy heart, in tatters new.

From gravel of the throat in speak
shall come to dwell amongst the meek.
The serpent coiled in still of night
behind the rock, in blind of sight....

Once struck by fang and dreaded eye
the dove, now dying...shall not fly.

[This message has been edited by Magnus (09-17-2002 09:58 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-09-17 10:00 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Barry, this is so terrifying and heartbreaking, this had me thinking of lost innocence in the world and the message of peace and my heart goes out to all the children it plagues and I wish that somehow the doves can again mend their wings and fly once more and try and reason with those soul-less others! (sad sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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2 posted 2002-09-17 10:19 PM


Barry - this is more than good, it's .... I had to take this verse and write to it, it's touched me....

For in the whispered tales of love
does not thee find one lonely dove.
The hawk before ye snares the bird
of white with flow of boldest word.

In many ways of truth there lies
A lonely dove that beautifies
In pain a hawk would take the knife
Yet to meet there again in afterlife...

BC

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3 posted 2002-09-17 10:31 PM


Barry....you are one amazing writer!
Sometimes you just blow me away....
This is one of those times.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

Magnus
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4 posted 2002-09-17 10:31 PM


Noah...this poem could be taken in several
different lights....I want the reader to
take it as their own mind desires....for
there are multiple paths that might be
walked...


Bill,  it touches me that this poem touched
you and caused you to write what you have
given...   Yes,  I feel you understand
the words...

Magnus
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5 posted 2002-09-17 10:32 PM


Nancy,  thanx dear one...the wizard has been
muttering incantations and weaving a little
of his own "Magic" so to speak...

Thanx again and Hugs...

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6 posted 2002-09-18 03:12 AM


Barry...To write such beautiful and heartfelt words you sir are a true master poet in my eyes...Paul
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