Open Poetry #3 |
The candle of my words |
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
The candle of my words Here, I wait at the portals door. Waiting birth a poem or more. And viewing paths to different shoals Each word flares to light my goal. The lights light up the bright and sad. Some are good but most are bad I write a lot about my dreams. At least to me that's how it seems. With I, the source of fantasy, Agony and ecstasy And though I wait the poem to be, The pregnancy tires me. I groan and moan upon the bed. Giving birth, in pain and dread. To thoughts of, will it live or die? And either one, question why? If one it twits my vanity. The other spits profanity. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I very much enjoyed this piece. It speaks volumes to me. Never stop putting your dreams and your soul on paper. I for one get to know you through your words. |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Seymour...I've never know you to write a "bad" poem. This was very well stated. Ahhh...the struggles. All in all, personally I would much rather give birth to a poem. (heee!hee) ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart. >George Herbert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I am speechless! All I can say is beautiful! And to say that I also have never seen a 'bad' poem next to your name! ------------------ Denise |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Seymour: Know the feeling..:-)) HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
To all the above, Your words quite often make me blush. And often turn my heart to mush. Thank you all. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Excellent Seymore....I'm boosting this one back to the top!!! ------------------ Man can not discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, I can always count on a boot from Hoot. thank you |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
this definetly is a MUST read.....wonderful piece Sy ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
I'm glad someone pushed this to the front (I missed it somehow) because having read it I must say how well it flows (wish I had half your flow). Much loved :-) |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Here I wait at the portal doors.. I enjoyed very much!! Jenny |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Pepper, U K Hero and Jenny, My thanks for the read and comments. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sy, when Italians give birth to poems, is it done by Caesarian? Just like to know is all. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, What ever works. Thank you. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
You are a wonderful poet Seymour, and this is another great creation. [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 10-07-1999).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Severn, Thank you so much for the read and nice comment. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Seymour , I guess I missed this the first few times around too , wonderfully written ! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
The agony is well worth the effort Seymour. Your poetry I have always found to be a good read. ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Brilliant, Seymour. You are one of my favorites! You've got great style ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
I just want to know, with all this giving birth, who plants the seeds?????? Great read! ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
DR.Moose1, Glad you got to read it and thanks for the comment. Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Caroline, So glad you enjoy my humble poems. Puf, Just a thank you for your kind words. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (edited 10-09-1999).] |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
What a poet. This is beautiful. A |
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