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The Highway Man - At Kevin's (EvocativeVerse2) request - Sorry for the delay. |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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The other Kevin (Evocative Verse 2) - Hope this quenches your thirst. Thanks so much for your supportive, inspiring replies. Apologies for the delay. It took a couple of days to find time to sit and put this together. Hope you like it! Regards, The one "true" Kevin (Kevo) LOL  The Highway Man Silhoutted by silver light she waits at the casement for the familiar clap of hooves upon a trusted trail signaling her salvation from this haunting solitude of night. Somehow, it seems the moon glares while shadows scorn this bride in want of her Highway Man astride Seldom does night engage without the neigh of his sorrel steed yet, too often still she looks by silver light. And he waits for her there, where fate left him bludgeoned upon the cold of crimson cobble. His rapier ne'er brandished still worn upon his side. Upon his back and awash in blood he makes his study of lantern light from the post swaying far above searching the soft amber glow for answers to questions he never thought to ask. Her name falls silently from a Highway Man's lips to dance upon scarlet froth stirring beneath the lace of his shivering chin. He knows too well, she waits at the casement, silhoutted by silver light, for the familiar clap of hooves upon a trusted trail. A single tear augers its course upon the fool's cheek awarded salvation from the haunting solitude of night. Shadows trespass silver light tending life absent of love Nay, shall she ever see so clearly beyond this stained-glass again. He should have held her. He should have told her he loved her. He should have. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 [This message has been edited by Kevo (10-05-2004 12:11 AM).] |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Hi Kevin, Bravo my friend. I love it. But of course how xould I not when the imagery to Poe's poem lends itself so perfectly to this. Well done indeed. I hope everyone takes the time to read this piece. It deserves the attention. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kevin, (A typo in the first verse) I am a sucker for romance so much prefer a happy ending. But now I have lived long enough to know the realism of the truth. I like the imagery of this write and the ache inherant in its telling. I'm not sophisticated enough to know of the connections to Poe. Yet I find your writing inspiring inspite of that lack of understanding. Just awesome.  P.S. I agree with the "faux" Kevin  "that everyone takes the time to read this piece"!If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bravo Bello! Agreed! this is a great write! enjoyed!!! Roniece Dawson-Bruce |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent excellent write!!! THIS m'friend is a keeper! Hugs~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Two thumbs up. Love it Its great A good read :-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kevin ~ Yes, he SHOULD have! ~ I know you WOULD have!  Wonderful write, Cowboy!  Linda |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
yes, much enjoyed...the imagery was beautiful... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Got the message...James |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Kev, I'm so glad EvocativeVerse2 requested this poem, it's filled with so much beautiful sadness. I could feel the ache, the longing. Wonderful m'friend. Thank you for reposting. Maree cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Kevin - Thank you much for such kind words. To be put in the same sentence as Poe was humbling. Thank you. I will keep after and hope you keep a watchful eye. Larry - Thank you for your words of encouragement as well. They were "awesome". Roniece - Thank you for your kind reply and for taking the time to read it. I sincerely appreciate it. Enchantress - Happy to hear your keeping it. Hugs back. It was such a treat to see your reply. Thank you for your wealth of support and encouragement in your replies to my humble posts. Froggy - Were those Siskel thumbs way up? LOL Thanks for the reply and the "thumb" review. It was appreciated and left a smile on my face. Linda - Yes, I would have. I do it everyday (several times per day) in case one day I don't get the chance. I will leave no such question behind. Thank you for your reply. They are always so sincere and heartwarming. you know how to make a guy feel good. Copperbell - I am so glad you enjoyed it. It is the greatest reason I write. So, your reply is exactly what inspires me. That is the measure of your kind reply. When I post, it's because people like you appreciate them. It's all I need to push me back into writing...every time. I work diligently on the imagery in my poems. I like to try to paint pictures, leaving no stone unturned. I want to convey the picture I have in my mind to you so that I feel you will be seeing the exact same thing, without question. Don't know how often I accomplish something like that but I am glad you appreciate the imagery - it is my greatest focus. James - Just the way it was intended. Thanks for taking the time to read it James. I appreciate it. Maree - As you know, your poetry as a unique way of touching me, drawing me in with all of my senses. Unparalleled brilliance. I am always impressed with your posts and hope to find them in print down the road. So, to see such kind words in the form of a reply to a poem of mine was a very humbling gift. Thank you more than words. Thank you all for such kind responses to a poem that Kevin2 pushed me to do (J/K). The comraderie here is something truly unique and sincere. Your kind words have an unparalleled way of lifting my spirits on difficult days like today. My smiles today, are because of you all. Warm regards and best wishes to you, Big K |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I was going to compliment you on the poem... but I find I must compliment you on the poet as well. *S* I like this very much... and my initial response was much the same as EA's... Then I read your thanks to her... Some of us learned that lesson the hard way... and... like the highway man of your poem... learned what regret is all about. *S* If only more took the chances when they were there... Well done... poem and person. *S* |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Kevin, Have been really busy lately and haven't stopped in like I'd like. Glad I didn't miss this. Of all the silly things, I have never read Poe or many of the masters. Now I have the inspiration to do so! You sure have a way with words and heartstrings! Enjoyed very much. (Sending this to the library pronto!) miscellanea |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Yer pretty handy with that writin' iron, Pard This has sand in it...and trail dust. And, I'd like to thank you for all of the thoughtful replies to my own poor scribbles. They're most appreciated! Ed |
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