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vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

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Somewhere... out there...

0 posted 2003-05-23 12:50 PM

~Tragedy of Comedy~



Comedy - the face you see
Tragedy - reality
Outwardly conveying glee
Inwardly needing set free
Mirror image mockingly
Reflects the true identity
One glance and it successfully
Unveils a hidden mystery
Time goes by and silently
The role is played, though painfully
Only rest from tragedy
To don the mask of comedy



~vlraynes

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

[This message has been edited by vlraynes (05-23-2003 12:51 AM).]

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2003-05-23 01:10 AM

Like tears of a clown, that aren't very funny~

Nicely put together.... makes my mirror image pale in comparison.

But who is comparing!!!

Thank you for this~

[This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (05-23-2003 01:12 AM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

2 posted 2003-05-23 02:48 AM

very cool! very cool write!

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

3 posted 2003-05-23 08:58 PM

If we could see a little levity in everything, we might just avoid a bit of tragedy in our lives... Well penned, Vicky...

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

4 posted 2003-05-23 11:03 PM

not just to avoid but to solve this need to

mask reality with a smile
decieve reality and beguile

much enjoyed

teledon
Member

since 2003-03-30

Posts 51
Florida USA

5 posted 2003-05-24 01:03 AM

so much truth in what you say in this poem .. and Pagliacci agrees

"keep it simple"

lost_star
Member

since 2003-03-15

Posts 114
NY, U.S.A

6 posted 2003-05-24 01:15 AM

I really like the picture you put with this, it really fits. Great piece.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-05-24 01:20 AM

Vicky, a very good poem...
very thought-provoking.
Thank you for sharing with us.

Hugs,
Ethel

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

8 posted 2003-05-24 03:19 PM

So much is said here about us all. Great write.

Thanks,
Melton

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

9 posted 2003-05-24 03:25 PM

oh yes. The Janus face.

A favored theme of mine as well.

This is SO well put together, it reminds me that I'm supposed to be learning how to do that...oooops...wink!

and just remember to balance the two, k, lady?

(chuckle. Get a load outta who's giving YOU advice! HA!)

Love you lady!

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

10 posted 2003-05-24 04:45 PM

Nicely done Vicky, amazing how we sometimes
hide behind a mask..though unseen...

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

11 posted 2003-05-24 05:10 PM

(smiles) Oh Vicky, this is beautiful, sweet friend, I think the main folly is how too many seem to approach only the tragedy with a straight face and fail to think of how tangible comedy can be, as just because we see reality doesn't mean we can't distort it! (big hugggssssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

12 posted 2003-05-24 06:13 PM

Oh enjoyed, this is so wonderfully penned.

Love the graphic too.

Maree

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

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Riding

13 posted 2003-05-24 09:16 PM

Hey Mum...

I never told you this, but...

I really like this one

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

14 posted 2003-05-24 09:46 PM

There is, indeed, a flip side to everything.
The yin and yang of it all!

Warm hugs,
Linda

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

15 posted 2003-06-01 09:52 PM

terrific write and pic,,,

enjoyed

QjQ

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

16 posted 2003-06-01 10:06 PM

Vicky,

I read this in near whisper to myself...I don't know why. I felt compelled to. It tripped off of my tongue as my mind absorbed the words. In my last breath an "ahhhhhhhh." I know this, I lived this. You did a wonderful job expressing this tragedy of comedy. BRAVO!!!

Oh so superb!!

Patricia

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