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DreamEvil
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

0 posted 1999-07-22 04:16 AM

I close my eyes
and I dream
of sleep,
my old,
inconstant lover.
Into my mind,
the visions now creep,
at the edges
they hover.

As soft
as the kiss
of a razor,
that whistles
out of the dark.
I must shake off
this foggy haze or,
my own neck
will catch
that arc.

There are times
I'm filled
with great sadness,
from knowing
the things I know.
All of them
fertilize my madness,
thank God
that it doesn't show.

I can't sleep
because of the nightmares,
the quaking things
that take me.
Staying awake,
draws too many stares,
as I wail
like a banshee.

Why is it
no one else
can see them,
the things that crawl
through my veins.
Why is my consciousness
growing dim?
Why
am I held
down by chains?

The needle
is all that brings relief,
with it come
the vacant stares.
Until then
I'll wallow
in my grief,
while madness
takes all my cares.

©1999 DreamEvil

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Shall I indulge in flights of fancy hampered by clipped wings?
DreamEvil©

Rita
Member

since 1999-07-19

Posts 55
Danville Va. 24540

1 posted 1999-07-22 04:35 AM

another one, another poem that leaves me breathless, although I really think you need your sleep ; ) the casanova of the night has thought up another one.......

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"And the day came, where the risk to remain tight in a bud, was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"

[This message has been edited by Rita (edited 07-22-99).]

Starfish
Junior Member

since 1999-07-20

Posts 34
New Zealand

2 posted 1999-07-22 05:48 AM

You are a poetic master every nuance is spoken with panache. Wicked!

Dragon
Member

since 1999-07-14

Posts 138
Highmount,NY ,USA

3 posted 1999-07-22 07:56 AM

TRuly awe inspiring! Well done!

Saxoness

Senior Member

since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

4 posted 1999-07-22 08:51 AM

I absolutely love it! the flow and the line breaks were superb, they allowed for excellent reading. Bravo, casanova, bravo!

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"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot

Princess Lily
Member

since 1999-07-13

Posts 149
USA

5 posted 1999-07-22 02:38 PM

once again dream you have stolen my breath!Wonderful!!

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We see only what we want to see~unless perhaps~we believe

Alwye

Moderator

Member Elite

since 1999-06-16

Posts 3850
In the space between moments

6 posted 1999-07-22 04:49 PM

a dark, masterful piece of superb work. Excellent, dream.

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*Krista Knutson*

"It's a crazy thing, fate has perfect wings..."-Deanna Carter

DreamEvil
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

7 posted 1999-07-22 09:20 PM

I'm not sure where this one came from. I'm glad it's liked.

Gentle Soul
Member

since 1999-07-12

Posts 273
Vinton,Ohio USA

8 posted 1999-07-23 12:08 PM

You are such a great poet Dream!! Love you brother *giggles*

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