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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-01-19 01:25 PM

Of oak and nail the gallows built
in sight of bars of steely black.
Where men will come to final word
before the rope is taut from slack.

Their fate was sealed that cold clear day
as words upon the stone were writ
Damned to sway in lifeless pose
beneath the rail of oaken split.

A coward, thief and murderer
were drug the stairs to meet their fate.
No words were said in last repent
before the creak and fall of gate.

A wooden cross casts a shadow
o’er the mounds of fresh clean soil
as once again still stands a gallows
built by their hands in prison’s toil.

A sword when swung in vengeance strike
shall come to haunt the holding hand.
For he who lives by shining blade
shall ‘pon the fate of gallows stand.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2003-01-19 01:51 PM

Barry,
A keeper one of your best.

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2003-01-19 01:55 PM

Barry--So well done, right up to the perfect conclusion!

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-01-19 02:00 PM

Barry, just perfect, as all of your poetry is...

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2003-01-19 02:29 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh Barry, this is wonderful and so very true, I only wish there could be more largesse, prowess souls out there today, for so many just fear the whole gallow now and never make an effort to do whats best for those who need our help! (sad sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, 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

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

5 posted 2003-01-19 10:08 PM

Barry,
Such wisdom and talent. Wow!
It is such a pleasure to read one of your poems and I agree with Sy. However, with the variety your talent offers, I have to say one of many of the best, for each are so special.

Thanking you for sharing with us.
Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2003-01-20 03:22 AM

*sigh*

ctowen
Member Elite

since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

7 posted 2003-01-20 09:19 AM

One's lifestyle truly shall be
the death of them ....

       I, for one, hope to pass with
       a smile upon my torn lips.

              A tale of two pities ...
              life and death.
              Well done Barry.

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

8 posted 2003-01-20 11:13 AM

strong rhythm enhances the message well

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

9 posted 2003-01-20 11:30 AM

brandished by the intrepid
a sword has two edges
both can cut a multitude of ways

Outstanding poetry, Barry.
JkF

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2003-01-20 11:34 AM

What Sy said.

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

11 posted 2003-01-20 01:38 PM

Well done Barry!!

believe in what your heart feels...

zenny
Member

since 2002-11-24

Posts 371
Belgium

12 posted 2003-01-20 01:41 PM

great write, barry

Hugs, kelly

The greatest thing u'll ever learn
is just to love
and be loved
in return

*hugs* Kelly.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

13 posted 2003-01-20 08:31 PM

Barry - wow, very nice...

BC

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

14 posted 2003-01-24 10:48 AM

Barry, I went looking for a poem by you and I am so pleased that I did! Wow! Fantastic writing! Your past lives are really coming through as of late! tehe!

Warm hugs,
Linda

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

15 posted 2003-01-25 03:58 PM

I was just hanging around waiting for a miracle, I'm so glad you sent in in the form of a poem. A magnificent poem at that.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

16 posted 2003-01-25 05:54 PM

Have missed your graceful full-bodied writes my friend. Happy to have found this one...lingers in my mind to churn. ThisDiamond

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

17 posted 2003-01-25 07:03 PM

nice read

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

18 posted 2003-01-25 08:09 PM

Wow.....excellent dear Magnus!! Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Pezz1
Junior Member

since 2002-10-27

Posts 33
Scotland

19 posted 2003-01-26 02:03 PM

as always a fantastic read, your words bring the images they describe to life

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

20 posted 2003-01-26 11:47 PM

another

of such excellence. I continue to be amazed

Cher

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