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Acrostically Balanced
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Acrostically Balanced |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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So pale are my dreams, an illusion of light. P erforming charades and answering with fright. E mbalming my hopes in beakers of stone, A djourning my mind to perils unknown. K arma still unfound, where is thy threefold? T here is no balance with empty arms cold. O vertures of promises ever vain. M idnight rises o'er soul slickened with pain. E vening tide washes ashore, nightmares fade. O ceans of sleep dance in silent parade. F orgotten are hurts, forgotten are lies. B orn are fantasies where broken hearts fly. A ided by angels, love plays ‘neath the sun. L iving reality, life can't become. A voiding the truth which sleeping belies. N ight comes to a close, dawn breaks in my eyes. C ome winter morn, give release from the past. E ase this deep scar, give me balance at last. [This message has been edited by Christopher (edited 12-14-1999).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Christopher, So glad I was up at 3:00 A.M to find this! Wonderful poem! Liz |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Bored were we my friend? These philosophical moments of yours are enlightening indeed. Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
This is REALLY good! I enjoyed it very much. You have enormous talent, my friend! Well done! Rod |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You never cease to amaze me! Excellent poem sir!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Christopher, this is terrific. I love Acrostics!  What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Good One Obviously Done Perfectly Outstanding Emitting Much ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Christopher - This is a great piece of work.... I enjoyed it immensely... Do ya think that Marge dreams in rhyme??? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful words Offerings of your heart Done up in rhyme Emitting a spark Read here at Passions Filling my mind Undying wisdom Lasting through time [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 12-14-1999).] |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
S'been a while since I've had more than a few moments to respond to the amazing relpies you people bestow on me, so I'm gonna take a few seconds, (how does one really do that?) and say thanks! msslinky- That is a marvellous compliment... I would say my talent lies in the art of BS'ing! (ask anyone who knows me!)Liz- You should be in bed! But thanks for taking the time to make me blush!  Scott- as always bud, on the $$ (Skyfyre asked me when I was going to write something, so while I was talking to her I penned this little ditty! Sort of a roundabout challenge!) Rod- Thanks that's really another high compliment! Devine- And I hope to never cease! DA- Thank you, I love 'em too! They're so much fun to do and to read! Marge- Good job yourself there! Nan- Thanks...umm no spelling errers?  Ruth- Aww, did you have to show me up??? LOL, good one friend! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Chris, Enjoyed the read, nice work. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Wow Chris...another great one. A "little ditty", huh? Your "ditties" make my stuff look like so much fluff!  It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Chris - a poem akin to awakely sleeping I see. And it seems you do not wish to wake. Or is that you are awake -and cannot find the sleep? Excellent writing, O God of Acrostics (don't let that go to your head...!) K[This message has been edited by Severn (edited 12-14-1999).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, great piece, Christopher. Man, you really inspire me when you go off like this acrostically. I may just have to respond with one of my own...Fair Warning Michael |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Chris...what can I say? This was very well done and very deep. Thankyou for showing me the way to this piece. I wish I could pen such pieces in such short time. You are extremely talented my friend.  |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Chris: Rich with feeling, as always.. Husg sweetheart Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wonderful acrostic Chris! I hope it all balances out for ya soon! ~HUGS~ |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Talk about philosophical indeed ! Whew....let me say just a simple "I'm very impressed"....Your head is big enough without me adding to it! Loved the little "color" thingy you did, BTW!  Really made it look snazzy.....  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A wonderful acrostic and a wonderful poem, too! WOW! Denise |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
What can I say, that has not already been said? I felt this one...excellent work, as always. May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Challenge, however implied, well met, my friend. An impressive piece of work -- and to think you held a conversation with me while it was written. I feel honored and maybe a little bit awed (but don't let it go to your head, got it??) --Kess You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Dolphins3 Member
since 1999-09-30
Posts 135Wisconsin |
Christopher, Great job! I really enjoyed it. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
We could use a little of that "balance " at the "stute" ( where it seems most of us aren't).Great piece , and do stop in some time. Doc. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
~~~~sneaks up....very, v e r y quietly~~~~ shhhhhhh!! The last time I replied to Christopher, he challenged me!!! So just tell him for me that I think this is wonderful...well written and I think he has enormous talent for the acrostics! shhhhhhhh!!!~~~~~tip toes away ~~~~ Trips over deVine's stack of poetry, slides into Balladeer's musical equipment. BANG!! AHHHHH!! Um...nice work there, Chris. ouch~~~limps away~~~ |
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Oscar Wilde Junior Member
since 2000-03-09
Posts 31San Francisco |
Balance? I seem to have lost mine. You are so talented! Your biggest fan, O. |
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