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The Bard and the Muse
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The Bard and the Muse |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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The Bard and the Muse A rhyme, sublime by candlelight, with a fog rolling in. A timeless chime, dark as midnight—a mesmerizing din. Her voice, no choice but to rejoice, oh, how it spoke to me. One dance, no chance; a backwards glance to chase eternally. Mists thickening, pulse quickening, it awakened the soul. The stars aligned, the fates consigned, and I lost all control. Thoughts soon immersed—whispers well versed, I felt the tension give; And lay will down to sweet renown, a song by which to live. A seed, a bleed—relentless need, the shaking hand found quill. With tumblers keyed, and hopes now freed, never again to still. To rage, to sing, to blindly bring the passions to the fore. If by heart held, or dream compelled in unquelled search for more! The time been lost seen worth the cost, a haze of inspiration. The blood, the tears, the wasted years alone my celebration. The light held back donning my black, guided ‘her eldritch tones, Till did occur a thought to stir the marrow of my bones. How long since eyes beheld sunrise? Would this be mine to say? If I but know where lost hopes go to die, and dreams to fray. This voice I frame, has she a name—this touch I’ve never felt? Why would I chase this unseen face, while watching all life wilt? Is this will sought, or just quill caught, this truest love in life? This woe, this grief, this no relief—these years accounted strife? I gave all up to share her cup—my grail of sanctity: A rhyme sublime, to outlive time... the Bard, and Misery. Michael Anderson 7/31/2020 Thank you Sky~, for the inspiration. [This message has been edited by Michael (08-01-2020 05:56 AM).] |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Michael, Mmmmmmmm..Well I hope you have an honored place on your wall for this Tapestry! Woven with the finest threads of Poetry. Loved it! blew my hair back  Sky~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I'm glad you liked it Sky~. I knew something would come of that line when I read it, but truthfully it led down a pretty dark path once I started writing though. Toned it down a lot, maybe too much. Never used to worry about things like that. I must really be getting old. Fun to write this one anyhow. Thank you, again. Michael |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Came back to walk through the mist of this.. while it pours rain outside, found it's kinda nice to read Good Poetry with rain & thunder. You're not 'old' dear Poet, & this was just how it was meant to be, Enjoyed my 2nd read..I'm sure I'll be back for more. Sky~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...That sure was some inspiration Sky gave you but then someone of your talent could take anything and make beautiful poetry from it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mind with us...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I can't really do anything but give a huge **sigh** here. What drips from your pen is magic no matter what. "How much is real? So much to question |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
beautiful poetry, emotional and musical, thanks yann |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the kind replies. Always love a good challenge phrase, Paul. No sighs aloud, Jenn! Don't make me spank you!  No greater compliment than having my words called musical, yann. Ty Michael |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
The Dance between Bard and Muse is one that never stops. . .the music always plays. Well done here. . . -- That which gives light must endure burning. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Michael, I've never been able to make anyone do anything they didn't want to do. "How much is real? So much to question |
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Starmcneil 1955 Member Posts 174 Alberta, Canada |
I think you cover every emotion in this poem...going from tenderness to passion, desire and loss...this poem weaves magic and hope from the words to the veins of all who read it...a truly enjoyable read...thank you |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Indeed, Sven...it is an eternal dance. Thank you for your kind words. Jenn, now why on earth would I *want to spank you? Karen, I am glad this piece moved you. Thank you for your kindness. Michael |
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