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freehode
New Member

since 2003-09-29

Posts 9

0 posted 2003-09-29 02:01 AM

I Want To Be A Phoenix

Four men stand lithe and slender, clad in suits
Of darkness, prim and posed in a sparse meadow
Gazing furtively, feigning shame for a second chance
Thoughts of yonder age long since past
Ideas of reach to the highest plane again
Fall on deaf ears, cause voices of disdain

Fraudulent grins and illusions of repose
Hide long since neglected souls of inaction
Once exalted kings and dukes in their musical realm
Reduced to fades of memory and halfhearted reverence

Hordes of instruments strewn across the floor
Plucked and pulled with affection for here and evermore
Their fingers are the voices; their toes are the message
The sounds of song rang out all through the night
Toiling through the brusque day and harsh moonlight
Seeking an unfound muse to set the tone right
They may tire, but never give in without might

They remember the advent of a concept grand
They remember the initial awe of unity fourfold
They remember the stench of whisky and scotch
They remember the stories drinks told.

Fame is abundant, forges a perilous screen
Between those of worship, and those who practice the deed
Alas, dismay and discomfort permeate and penetrate
Festering and flourishing, grow into a horror so great
Yet the soldering on continues apace, smiles intact
No pathway to slowing, no lane of retract

Drawn and shuttered panes are the final act

Now, with lessons learned and instructed, they hope to go about again
Cheer and noise of delight and of chorus refrain
Amendments made to the previous course
For music is the supreme force

That governs us all, and governs us well
With only a theme to buy, and ideas to sell

I want to be a phoenix,
I want no death knell,
There’s just an inordinate amount of tales left to tell

-Chris Lavorgna

n2dmystic
Member

since 2003-09-27

Posts 253
beyond the doors of perception

1 posted 2003-09-29 02:11 AM

Chris, may I be the first to welcome you to Passions. As a newbie myself, I can bet a buck you will find this a wonderful place to grow your poems. A very strong write. I will enjoy reading it again. Welcome again.

Peace, Joe
in the big MT
seeking the serendipitous magical mysteries of life's ubiquitous twisteries

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2003-09-29 03:27 AM

(big hugggssssssss) Deep down, you ARE the phoenix, healing the hurt and downtrodden with your tears of compassion and hope, and you prove it with this gorgeous debut! May we all take flight and chase away the albatross, yay! Welcome to Passions, sweet Chris, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful poetry, sweet friend, we all love you so much, and be sure to check your E-mail for a very special greeting from all of us here at Passions just for you! You have such a beautiful heart, thank you for sharing!