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The Alien |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
THE ALIEN A poem for the Millennium The shadow by the huge craft cast Left Presidents and Kings aghast; Whilst spellbound ranks of U.S. might Stood muted by the awesome sight Of mighty hull descending low To touch the golden sand below. Light years of interstellar quest Had passed before she came to rest. The exit ramp, extended, brought Five thousand trigger fingers taut; As global populations viewed, Foreboding gripped the multitude. A solitary figure, slight, Surrounded by a silver light; Walked slowly to the ground below To face the Presidential show. His haunting cyber-phonic tone Was calm and clear - no malice shown; Yet amplified, that all might share, His discourse carried on the air...... “Withhold your weapons - have no fear! We ask no confrontation here, But come in peace and hope, To find...... the voice of reason in mankind. Established on a distant star, We have observed you from afar; In full accord with nature’s laws, Our place in time is not as yours. Our visit brings a timely warning Of the dangers that are spawning; Shades of wars ‘twixt forces strong - Of conflicts between right and wrong. For years you’ve sought, in distant place, Solutions for your troubled race That shall be found, in whole or part, Embedded in each human heart. Time is a house with many mansions, Forged in fires of vast expansions; Whose architect has shown His face Etched in the hearts of the human race. Despite advancement’s rapid pace, Keep caution’s insight in its place; Lest lack of heed to wisdom’s call Should bring destruction on you all. Seek not your visions in the deeds Of evil’s mercenary creeds, For in his purse lies grave temptation, Falsehood, lies and condemnation. Hypocrisy and greed for wealth Destroy the soul and harm the health. While nations starve and factions war, This bitter wrath will evermore....... Stain the hearts of those who follow, Render offspring weak and hollow; Except that men of moral heart, In leadership, shall play their part. Grief, depression, heartache, tears, The harvest of two thousand years; This legacy was made by choice Of those who would ignore the voice.... Of reason, knowledge and goodwill, Of One whose power is greater still Than any known to you or I ....... The choice is yours..... to live or die.” With this, the impulse engines fired, The ghostly figure then retired. On farewell gesture of his hand, Applause resounded through the land. Resplendent was her take-off power, Kaleidoscopic laser shower, Majestic thus, her parting flight, In blink of eye was gone from sight. The President, a fluent man, and wise in things semantic Unfazed by gross hysteria of paparazzi frantic, When asked for his reaction to this stranger from the sky, In pensive tone, with measured calm, he offered his reply. “Let history mark this great event A turning point in man’s intent. For Truth alone shall render whole The ethos of the human soul. The laws of which our comrade spoke, And his request that we invoke Their timeless gift, once carved in stone, Confirms that............ we are not alone!” © Rod Walford 1999 |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
WOW!! Rod, this is fantastic, loved it!!  What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
A MIGHTY WORK! K |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rod...I am absolutely in awe at the magnitude of this piece. What a wonderful, well written display of poetry at it's finest. Please do take a bow for this one you certainly deserve it. Your rhyme is good, your rhythm is excellent, the flow is smooth and your subject matter wonderful...what more can I say except...BRAVO!!!!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, I think this is wonderful,Rod. Very well done! Denise |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
So happy I was privilaged to read this superb piece. It truly expressses the way of the world and the truth of our real calling. Thank you so much for writing and posting it. Happy New Year, too. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is Beauty at its FINEST!!! Absolute perfection. I loved this, it was very well written, and flowed, and the message was fantastic!! Thank you for posting this! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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patchoulipumpkin Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 196Bermuda |
Incredible. Normally, i'm not interested in rhyming poetry, being more stream of consciousness, but it pulled me in. Amazing... |
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John Foulstone Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 100Australia |
Absolutely classic. Well done. |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I can only agree with all of the above. As a SiFi fan I enjoyed this evry much. |
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