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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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BLACK I call on the power of night, The shield that I don. Protect me from the earthly curse, Me, the chameleon. Ever-changing emotion within me lies, Passion fences with Pride. And Sorrow sleeps within the deep Of the ebony tide. For the only light that shines, shines black. Through immersed channels in my mind. Where all hope gleams from the buried dreams Of the overly, if once, inclined. While the wielded dagger punctures the skin. Cutting deep into my chest. Yet if in darkness no one sees me bleed. 'Least I have not failed my test. For courage flies on gold tipped wings Which would weight the best man down. Yet a wounded heart would play no part, Dying Dignity shares no crown. So Honor and Respect stand bereaved, Silenced at the wake of Pride. As the morning sun's perpetration Wreaks the stench of deicide. For who should contrive such accolades As smiles and open arms? For such fiendish, fictitious masquerades As sweetness, guile, and charms. Who could walk the world but half a man, Yet, still with head held high; Dare to glare into the fair, (If only aspiringly), sky? Oh I pray for darkness, solace, silence. As I don my shield of black. In the exhaust of a little boy's sanctity, Something I never can have back. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Well I am sweet & guile & charming, so am I your fiendish, fictitious masquerade ??? **blushing** Seriously, this piece really moved me....your words are so powerful - I just can't say it enough...The way your emotion explodes in your work is superb, dear Michael....I would still like to get inside your head, as long as it's a package deal with your heart - I bet I'd be in awe at what I would find......KEEP WRITING! ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Said with words that are succinct, to the point...a moving poem..... |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I am Impressed! You write with such eloquent intelligence! ------------------ It's so cool, it's so swell, living here on Ice Planet hell! -Psychotica- |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Awesome piece! Loved it!! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Deep Blue Me Member
since 1999-11-04
Posts 396By a big lake |
Another piece if the magnificence that possesses you to the Nth degree. I am spellbound. DB ------------------ Tongue-tied and twisted Just an Earthbound misfit... P. Floyd |
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Yoin Junior Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 29 |
Michael, this is top shelf poetry. Your strong metaphors and dead on meter really make this poem a pleasure to read. I look forward to reading more of your work Yoin |
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wolfie97 Member
since 1999-10-18
Posts 58Newcastle, WY USA |
I can't help it, I have to say it. Don't you ever write anything less than perfection? Very well done. I find it an honor to read such great poems with my humble eyes. Excellent work! ------------------ Garrett 'sneaky' Gall |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
I liked Black very much  Jenny ------------------ Love is an attempt at penetrating another being,But it can only succeed if the surrender is mutual. |
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