navwin » Archives » Dark Poetry #1 » Darkest Days
Dark Poetry #1
Post A Reply Post New Topic Darkest Days Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California

0 posted 2000-05-01 05:12 AM


DARKEST DAYS


Unhand me, oh, stalker of shame,
As Time forswears my verse.
Whilst there upon this lifeless dawn
The sky forebears thy curse.

Thereby drug unto scalding sands
‘Neath desert's dying sun.
Forever fooled by crown bejeweled
With princely shadows run.

Nay decadence, nay virtue sought
Render peace unto me.
Oh darkest days by this moon phase
What prize becomes of thee?

Impending doom, unerring bliss
Of pain now borne a boon.
By sated thought, nay dream forgot
Grieve I this silver spoon.

By solitude unto the grave,
Per chance hope lives therein.
By stoic cause given to pause,
Is Death now next of kin.

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



© Copyright 2000 Michael Anderson - All Rights Reserved
Joel the wolf
Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333
Angels Camp
1 posted 2000-05-01 09:03 AM


WoW Mike. this is a mouth full.
Great verses, beautifuly put, almost over powering.
Joel.

 I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
2 posted 2000-05-01 10:53 AM


After reading several of your poems, as well as this one, I'm impressed.  You have a good grasp, not only on verse (I only wish I could write it as you do) but, even more importantly (to me any way) on transition and flow, as well. And this one...Shakespearean to say the least!

Praise be unto you,
as thou deserveth it most,
Thy thoughts, thy dreams,
thy words...thy words...
we eagerly await thy post.


Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

3 posted 2000-05-01 11:12 AM


Unhand me, oh, stalker of shame,
As Time forswears my verse.
Whilst there upon this lifeless dawn
The sky forebears thy curse.
---------------
Nay decadence, nay virtue sought
Render peace unto me.
Oh darkest days by this moon phase
What prize becomes of thee?

Impending doom, unerring bliss
Of pain now borne a boon.
By sated thought, nay dream forgot
Grieve I this silver spoon.

By solitude unto the grave,
Per chance hope lives therein.
By stoic cause given to pause,
Is Death now next of kin.
-------------

I wish writing like this was my curse  
M, this is amazing ...
your poetic vocabulary is astounding,truly ...
and this one will secure your crown as
ruler of the dark for sure...
you write darkness with such graceful beauty...
awe inspiring to say the least...
hey...that was 3 ~A~ words-
see you inspired me to increase my vocab. LOL
later M-gator *S*
jm

Irish Rose
Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

4 posted 2000-05-01 08:30 PM


this poem is almost as dark as the place I'm in as I write this. It is suffocating. I know what it feels to have the words but I couldn't write them as well as you did.


 Kathleen
indy31_99@yahoo.com



Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
5 posted 2000-05-02 02:30 AM


Joel, TY, I am glad you enjoyed the read.

jwesley, Ah - Love that Middle English.  I have not caught a poem by you yet but I will certainly keep my eyes open.

Janet, Jeeze - A triple-A poem, now that's gonna be hard to top don't you think?  Thank you for being such a loyal and "understanding" reader.

Irish Rose, I am only sad that you relate to this so well.  Suffrocating, Indeed...


Thank you all for the kind replies.


Michael


SpitFire
Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

6 posted 2000-05-02 01:16 PM


~Michael,...I'd just like you to know that I read all of your poems and though I don't always comment...there's reason.  I have to tell you that I think I feel a bit intimidated and small to reply to such depth and talent.  I truly enjoy all that you post and read on I will.
X Angel
Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521
Oregon
7 posted 2000-05-02 01:26 PM


Wowsers! I am GREEN with envy here, I waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnna write like you do Mikey! LOL Anyhoo, lovely poem as usual...I'd love to see more of this Shakespearean kick you're on. It fits you well my dear dear friend.
~X~

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 » Dark Poetry #1 » Darkest Days

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