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Open Poetry #33

A Trumpet's Sound

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2004-08-18 07:16 PM

As heated oils and blood did stain one’s breath.
a kingdom struggled to remain in place.
Built by hands of those who toiled till death
and stalked the dreaded reaper’s dark cold face.

Their bloods ran pure and true for liberty
from the heights of stone to the ocean nigh.
Arrows flew their deadly arch silently
and trumpets dampened wailful warriors cries.

Were not for those whose hands did lay the stone
upon the ground where once another stood
A strange new Lord might stand, yet be alone
For this was home to gallant men who could.

They rode the night to fight the hated foe
who stood the mound above the raging sea.
Their horses spurred and whipped till blood did flow
as riders rode a trail to destiny.

And when the battle ceased beneath dark skies
and thousands fell upon the hallowed ground.
So many lay with haunting open eyes
to never hear again a trumpet’s sound.

[This message has been edited by Magnus (08-18-2004 07:53 PM).]

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2004-08-18 07:40 PM

Excellent! I really enjoy this meter, BJ, and it feels so appropriate for the topic.

....jo

Kevo
Member

since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

2 posted 2004-08-19 06:01 AM

Incredibly crafted BJ. Right up my alley as you know. The imagery was intense. It was as if I was there watching it all unfold on some desparate field (or any desparate field where the blood of the brave has spilled. Your poetry is always captivating and inspirational. Your are gifted, my friend.

Kevin

MGROVES

Member Elite

since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

3 posted 2004-08-19 06:14 AM

so good so true

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

4 posted 2004-08-19 06:27 AM

very true and passionate write

Startime55
Member Elite

since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

5 posted 2004-08-19 09:29 AM

A passionate write that left me stunned with the power of its vision...

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