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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Chivalry If Valiance were, as Time has taught, So heart rending and romantic; Would it be her for whom I fought, While defending this lost antic? Might Dalliance stir my every thought, Leave my emotion unguarded? Would I concur if she but sought My very devotion discarded? If love were true… If promise kept, Could the end then be less tragic? Or would I see through tears wept To a more sinister magic? Might it be you memory swept, Though I had no way of knowing? Subjected to a charge, inept, But for the woe it left showing. Would I surge out, into the fray, Led by staunch desperation? Or, dead enroute, seek to allay The forthwith launch of vexation. Would I still doubt, by end of day, Gallantry for sake of mourning? Or sit and pout and waste away, Simply ignoring its warning? Looking back, numb to history, In my own miserly manner… Will I succumb to Misery, While she alone flies my banner? Or lightly hum, in victory, A song that lives but in my head? To then become what none else see, For they all know Chivalry is dead! Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (08-02-2011 03:40 PM).] |
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tuffluv66 Member
since 2011-05-13
Posts 121Iowa, U.S.A. |
If's are a traveled road that only your choices can or cannot lead to the destination you desire. |
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tuffluv66 Member
since 2011-05-13
Posts 121Iowa, U.S.A. |
I do really enjoy this writing and your verbatim. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I so enjoy your style...I feel like I'm reading one of the poets I learned in school...back when their words suddenly came alive. Great write, much enjoyed. Lori |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Thank you for helping to keep romance, and romantic poetry alive. A poem with deep meaning, The beat of it, like a human heart that thrums with passion....love it Come read to me some poem, |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You keep writing like this, my friend, and we shall all know victory.  |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Michael, The way in which you use your words are magical. Enjoying your poetry, ebonygirl |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hum - sometimes you just have to look out for you!  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
tuffluv66, I know, I know, but if's are so darn inspirational sometimes... and this time I couldn't refuse.  I'm glad you enjoyed the piece. Lori, Some people are born before their time... Truly, I think I was born way after mine. Your words mean much to me... thank you. ice, it's always a pleasure to battle for "romance" and romantic poetry. Even moreso having friends at your side while doing it. May the passion never die. K, we ALL could use a happy ending once in awhile... that's for sure. Thank you.ebonygirl, I'm glad you have found my writing to your liking. Mysteria, "sometimes you just have to look out for you!" There it is! The new a battle cry for the misunderstood. Indeed, if "looking out for you" entails following your heart when no one around you can fathom your reasoning, I'm there... and will heed your advice. Thank you. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
WHAT A WONDERFUL POET YOU ARE. THIS JUST FLIES OFF THE PAGE into my senses! A pleasure to read! Miscellanea |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
truly enjoy your writings Michael "To then become what none else see," I can relate here |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Looking out for you - This entails whatever it takes to make you good for yourself, and then what others expect of you seems so trivial. Yes, your heart and mind are the key to happiness in life and in love. Ask anyone that knows me in here, I definitely dance to my very own drummer, and could care less what anyone thinks! Try it, you'll like it! ((*^)) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael...your poetic voice is amazing. Listen to it...I have a feeling that it is giving you the answers to your questioning heart. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
miscellanea, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed. Dixie, ((HUGS)) I wouldn't have anyone to relate to my work if it were possible... Even so, it is a comfort that some do. Thank you. Mysteria, " definitely dance to my very own drummer, and could care less what anyone thinks! Try it, you'll like it! ((*^))" Indeed. Martie, In that simple statement lies a very profound truth. It has always been that way with me... and, even after all these years, I still haven't learned to listen. :P well, maybe I listen for dictatorial purposes, but I certainly rarely "heed" the words. Maybe it's time for change. Glad you enjoyed. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It is poems like this that made me fall in love with poetry! *S* I consider myself so very lucky to be reading this on a Sunday afternoon at home so I can speak the words and enjoy them doubly. Absolutely beautiful! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Excellent poetry. JL |
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