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Flickering Fearlight...(Duet with ThisDiamond...forced me to)
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Flickering Fearlight...(Duet with ThisDiamond...forced me to) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Suddenly the coffin's shudder boils the crimson blood Full alert each fiber ever wondering just if it should Be creak, and clank of old forgotten bits and spiny barks Storm the graying mists as this imagination sparks And silent hedge within the gut in shivers to the core Upsetting what could be a peacefully spent moment more Be slight, the night will walk upon the craggy gallowed hills And take the hand of moments stand and leave in icy chills The twist of necks to see the hidden creature of the night Where for art thou boogeyman, or painted native rite Be still, the drums beat louder as the dawn of some portend Yet thee will walk in trance and shiver bitter til the end The horrid stench of rafters reeking of foul rodent spoil Beneath the floor a witch’s bubbling cauldron slowly boils A hideous howl, a hoot of owl, shrill screech of flying bat the long black tail of a sinister and furry sitting cat. Creaks and groans of lifeless limbs that edge the boggy mire where things go bump beyond the light of their blazing fire. As napes are raised by the sound of what is surely dead another pair of eyes shine back from a dark and hooded head. The rusted gate upon the hill now slowly opens wide to the headless rider on the lathered horse’s ride. A bird of black flying down out of the darkest night landing on the shoulder in the headless rider's flight. By what is right and true the desolation of extreme To squint into the darkness untrusting what is seen In shiver of impetuous and chanted songs too bold A fearful wash in solitude around the heart will hold And a quiet but chilling rasp....whispers “Evermore”... Copyright 2003...Magnus/ThisDiamond [This message has been edited by Magnus (01-29-2003 08:59 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You two sure know how to make the wind howl and cast an eerie spell. Such wonderful visuals throughout, kind of scary though! *shiver* Quite a dynamic duo you make~ |
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Tari Miriel Member
since 2003-01-28
Posts 69The state of mind |
Certainly an intriguing, descriptive story I wouldn't want to read alone during a thunderstorm. And a collaboration well done~ Tari  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - I agree, and eerie spell. And by the way, I see you were forced, hehehe... BC |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yikes!! I won't be able to sleep to-night!! Wonderful you two!! Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
  YIKES!!!! This is SCARY |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write...well done you two!! ~Hugs to you both!~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Two of my most favorite writers and they have to end up scaring me..... Oh, shivers....but good ones!!! Enjoyed greatly, you two.... So very well written, couldn't wait to read the next line to 'see' what was going to happen.... Thank you both, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well done - I always enjoy seeing our poets collaborate - You two have done a wonderful job here... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You two, so in tune...  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
TD and Barry....You are amazing seperate, but together, you rock! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice work |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx to each of you and a special thanx to a lady who writes devinely...and gave me so much to work with in collaborating this poem... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry, are you sure she forced you into this? If so, it seems you have successfully lured her over to the Dark Side--and very well at that! Congratulatory hugs to you both! Linda |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
dohhh and I have to stay home alone tonight! This is quite chilling! But amazingggg I love it! you two are excqusite!! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Enjoyed the read, and thank you all too for your comments. (I never forced him) Had great fun with this write Barry. Thanks for joining me. TD |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) I beg to differ, I think you forced Kathleen, Barry! LOL! Now don't give me that crow smile! (giggles) I just love the duets you two write, sweet friend, I've never seen such a prolific writing duo, yay, we all love you so much! You have such beautiful hearts, sweet Kathleen and Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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