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Serpent's Stare |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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SERPENT'S STARE < !signature-->I know when to say when, Won't go back there again, I know when I've had my chain pulled. For such sweet sexy lies May sugarcoat the guise But don't think for a minute I'm fooled. Tender misconception, I heed no direction, I'm perfectly fine standing still. And I may die alone, Ah, but who there would groan, Alas, she who proffers the pill? So surely you jest, Come on, give it your best, Show me the pouting one more time. Sing ever so slowly, Mesmerize the lowly, Serenade by sweet words of rhyme. Time stood still I'll look on, By the call of the dawn, ‘Er helpless to this serpent's stare. Taken with grain of salt, Knowing ‘twill be my fault, For daring believe she could care. All while sweet silent chants Like invisible ants, Crawl as worms I feel but can't see. Slip by these blinded eyes, Rancor ever the prize, In evisceration of me. Pining in memory, Shall Deception ‘er see, But two eyes of shimmering gold. A lock of hair on a chain Of silver kept in vain, In life never free from her hold. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-22-2000).] |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
Yes freedom is an illusion. You've out done yourself again. Joel. I howl a mornful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ouch. Dang. I kicked the desk...you make me think too much, I think...and methinks me thinks too much already...what about hope? what about faith? Is faith naught but suspended disbelief? Ouch....and on and on and on...somebody please...gimme the answer. |
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dhuron Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476 |
You have outdone yourself this time. I don't have words for this one, It is so good... Daniel |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Joel, Indeed, you can tell yourself you're free all you want - but in the end... serenity dear, email me and let me know what's on your mind. You got me thinkin' and I already think too much, too...LOL Oh, and faith = the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of that not seen.  dhuron, glad you enjoyed. Sincerest thanks to all of you. Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-22-2000).] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I will be emailing you - - if you wish not, let me know. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
hehe, Gen. This wasn't about you, dear. Please email me.  Michael |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
Awesome verse!! "You never have to worry...Never fear for I am near" |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
simply great work... lovely...I almost missed this...was a little late t read this one but i am glad i did not If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Mike - The rancor here is evident, wow I'm knocked down, bowled over and... well bummed. LOL. Great thrust with the emotional sword my friend! |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
I love the use of the serpent image in here as it is so well connected with the deception and betrayal expressed by the rest of your poem. My prob always is I believe the lies until its slapping me in the face that they never meant a damn word! Could relate to lots here. Awesome work! "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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