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Gargoyle |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Gargoyle With weathered eyes and withered soul, Set still as stone while shadows roll Across pillars atop the keep, I hold the pass— I never sleep. The sky darkens, images fade, While armies of Silence invade, And every minute’s increment Echoes mimicry of lament. An enemy I can’t engage— Mere token on a marble stage— I watch the night, vigilant still, And suffer her be as she will. Till, by the whispers of the dawn, Tomorrow’s born—and new hope drawn— Something might stir along a path That rings too much of aftermath. The gold-tinged leaves fall from the tree And turn to windswept memory. The rains I can no longer trust To wash these walls’ time-layered dust. But greatness I remember here, And laughter lost some distant year, That lingers through the hall and dies A barren hope on stone-clad eyes. Abandoned castle! Empty field! ‘Tis but the memory I shield. As cobweb shackles recreate Night by night my allotted fate. With weathered eyes and withered soul, Set still as stone while shadows roll Across pillars atop the keep, I hold the pass— I never sleep. Michael Anderson |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A superb write, Michael. Great Gargoyle imagery! I am not rhyme-oriented, but your rhyme schemes are always superb, never forced, and this piece is no exception. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
yes indeed !!!!!!!!!!!! ARCTIC WIND |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
beautiful poem. The sky darkens, images fade, While armies of Silence invade, I love the description of Silence here. wonderful. truly. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is a gem, Michael. I love the rhyme because I know how much work it is. Ida |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Across pillars atop the keep, I hold the pass— I never sleep. ~*~ You've probably already read Follett's Pillars of the Earth. If not, please do. If you did... then you know how well this fares against the dust.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Now y'see ya'll? He KNOWS. The gargoyle is our friend, meant to protect our domiciles! oh. hmmm. I spent all last week thinking I was an onion--now Mike has me convinced I am a gargoyle. (Starting to look like one too--I need my Olay!) *beaming achoo* Michael.  |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Hey Sunshine, No. I have not read Pillars of the Earth as yet but will do so on your recommendation. Looked it up tonight... definitely sounds interesting. Karen, Indeed, the gargoyle is our friend. Your reply leads me to believe this has been a topic of previous discussion. Please enlighten me. Ya know, this poem was written upon finding an actual miniature stone gargoyle guarding a roof top entrance to a millionaire’s mansion I’ve been doing some work on. The mansion is quite run down and for the most part abandoned; yet the gargoyle still sits there quietly, unflinching and unnoticed. I probably walked by it 50 times before realizing it was there. Kind of a weird place to find inspiration… reminded me of your lizard, though, so I thought I’d share that with ya. Thank you all for the kind replies. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
check yer mail  (sometimes you need a prompt?) *laughing* |
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