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icebox
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since 2003-05-03

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in the shadows

0 posted 2003-10-01 09:15 PM

My hand yearns to feel the flowing balance of the axe,
to spin within the circle luminescent in the dance of death;
My spirit lusts across the ages in the timeless ache
that finds release only in the blinding surge of war.

You say you will not join with me this one more time,
to build again the righteous horror in its greatest form,
to feel the shudder and the bight, whether victory or defeat
we've shared it all countless times across the centuries.

Why hold back now when we have learned tomorrow's truth?
When opportunities arise anew without fail or animosity,
lives are simple dancing heads of wheat swelling in the sun
awaiting patiently the harvest and the justice of the blade.

I know I'll tire once again of the slaughter toward the end
and long for times of peace, another life of blessed anonymity,
just as I know some life I will be done, truly done, and the lust
for battle bloody vengeance mindless retribution will be gone.

I know as much of who I've been, why and what its cost,
I know there's more, the passion's heat will not be denied;
comrade, brother, we marched rode sailed crawled when needed,
into the mischief we traced life's patterns freely in our crimes

on all the sands, through conscience littered corridors of time.
Can you now withdraw to wait, indulging me until I'm done,
as if I am a child stubbornly delaying dinner for the family
while I'm playing selfishly with hedonistic toys of youth?

©2003 by icebox (written April,1975)

John B
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since 2002-07-02

Posts 68
Texas, USA

1 posted 2003-10-01 09:17 PM

this is a toast to all city tires man...
you are a star.

Jordyn05
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since 2003-07-17

Posts 62

2 posted 2003-10-01 09:18 PM

Great poem.

Aenimal
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the ass-end of space

3 posted 2003-10-01 09:24 PM

You never cease to amaze, incredible talent

Ratleader

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4 posted 2003-10-01 09:29 PM

You are absolutely at your best when you write depth of spirit. Excellent work here.

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ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

5 posted 2003-10-01 10:12 PM

But son of Odin, remember the warning given to your father...
*
"No knowledge can save you,
And no magic will save you.
For you will end up in Fenrir's belly,
While heaven and earth will burn
in Surt's unholy fire."
*
– Doom of Odin,
from the Book of Heroes.

I believe this says that it might be wise to lay down your axe...
A most enjoyable read.....ice

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

6 posted 2003-10-01 10:26 PM

This is absolutely amazing, just as you are.

Crystal

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

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7 posted 2003-10-01 10:44 PM

WIDE SMILE.

oh thank you...

I'm keeping this one for my son. On a school form that asked him his religios preference (baffles me AND him why public schools would ask this) he boldly printed, "Odinist".

chuckle

and oh yeah to the poem, the last stanza especially hit home (as well it should)

Hugs ice. (shiversngrins)

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2003-10-01 11:36 PM

(sigh) Even when my beliefs are far from there, I do respect mythology ever so uch and have a great liking to Norse and Greek and Roman and Egyptian myths as well! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I really enjoy this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Icebox, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

Magicmystery
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since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

9 posted 2003-10-01 11:39 PM

Indulge?!?! there is no safe distance, no safe refuge when a child swings an axe. I love this poem for the vivid picture it painted. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Sherry

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

10 posted 2003-10-02 07:03 PM

icebox....This interesting poem has caused me to do a little research and learning...thank you for that.

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07

Posts 1438
With my darkling

11 posted 2003-10-02 07:18 PM

Awesome reading you, as everyone is a delight, I am not suprised.

Jason

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