navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #32 » Valley of the Moths
Open Poetry #32
Post A Reply Post New Topic Valley of the Moths Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Kaoru
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

0 posted 2004-05-04 04:30 AM



There was a valley here
lost in secular dust.
The worms are squirming
in ancient dirt, still feeding
on what they fed on
a thousand years ago.

I'm sitting on a stone
here
to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be.

Or, is it a passing thought?
A twisted lullaby, or
a haunting memory stuck in the ink.
I shed a single tear speckled with aversion,
marking this place with my scent.
For one day another poet
may find my words in
shattered sections, not understanding
what it meant.

© Copyright 2004 Meghan Armitage - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
1 posted 2004-05-04 04:37 AM


time...passed...passing...yet to come

very good write Meg
makes me think

Joe Houck
Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324
california
2 posted 2004-05-04 04:47 AM


A valley of moths is destined to turn to dust in time.  This has a somber feeling to it. enjoyed
Joe  

"The worst vice is advice" (Al Pacino, devil's advocate)

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
3 posted 2004-05-04 05:23 AM


Very beautiful, Kaoru. We always send out messages and in the right time the right people will decipher them.
Love, Margherita

Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
4 posted 2004-05-04 06:55 AM


I'm sitting on a stone
here
to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be.

~*~

They always are!  

Dark Angel
Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

5 posted 2004-05-04 07:53 AM


I'm sitting on a stone
here
to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be.


Oh indeed it is.... Wonderful!

What are you my god? You touch me like you are my god
What are you my twin? You affect me like you are my twin.

Go Alanis!


nakdthoughts
Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200
Between the Lines
6 posted 2004-05-04 09:10 AM


to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be.


your words shall always be found and read
and read and understood

M

Local Rebel
Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767
Southern Abstentia
7 posted 2004-05-04 10:20 PM


inspired Meg -- you do this work very well... a labor of love
Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
8 posted 2004-05-04 10:23 PM


Beautiful Meg..your words will always be read.
Hugs~

~ Lost in you, I found myself. ~

Krawdad
Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597

9 posted 2004-05-05 10:26 PM


Hmmmmmmm
This gives me an idea . . .
Thanks.
I'll be back.

Saunni
Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777
West Virginia
10 posted 2004-05-05 11:24 PM


Always a unique touch to your work! It's wonderful!

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain.

wranx
Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn
11 posted 2004-05-06 12:06 PM


"I'm sitting on a stone
here
to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be."

Very cool!

Krawdad
Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597

12 posted 2004-05-06 02:01 AM


Go take a look:

"Rock Paper Pen"

Thanks again for the idea.

GlisteningRain
Member
since 2004-05-06
Posts 103
The clouds
13 posted 2004-05-07 06:40 PM


Nice. That was really cool. Check out :

"perla" It's my first entry.

sincerely,
B

Brad Majors
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647
Georgia
14 posted 2004-05-10 12:38 PM


I love your work!
LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

15 posted 2004-05-10 12:40 PM


You are a poem!  Excellent!
Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
16 posted 2004-05-10 01:11 PM


"There was a valley here
lost in secular dust."

Change...

Well done, Meg!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

icebox
Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383
in the shadows
17 posted 2004-05-10 01:16 PM


For a moment, I thought you had written a poem about my sock drawer!  *grin*


"I'm sitting on a stone
here
to write this poem,
not because it is one,
but
because it could be."

The whole poem is wonderful, but that verse is truly amazing!  Beautiful form, clear, nothing wasted or out of place in any way.  Perfect!

iliana
Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434
USA
18 posted 2004-05-10 01:34 PM


I really like the way you think ... and the way your write!  
inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392
Ohio
19 posted 2004-05-12 09:40 PM


such words of expression, totally in touch with the feeling you speak of so well
Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #32 » Valley of the Moths

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary