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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
The night had been for many years Born in laughter washed with tears I’m standing now in sight of the broken tree This place is lonely dark and cold You know it if your soul ….is sold Lend an ear ……take a trip with me The choking clouds are hanging low The sky is lit with amber glow There seems to be no hope ‘round here but wait A winging figure…. in coat of gold His finger pointing…...Icy cold His hissing greeting ‘welcome friend you’re late’ He guides us down the slippery path While he walks ….a mean low laugh Then on the building a plaque that gave no cheer The tablet reads in mildew green The haunting words as if a dream CROSSROADS COURT ……all men pass through here The building built in cruciform The humid air was still and warm The ceiling ‘rose as if it was a well Surrounding in the centre there There were four tables stark and bare Four figures sat but whom I couldn’t tell On each bare table just one word They came as if a whisper heard The reflections cast were hard to catch like life But you know it on arriving there And when you do…. take some care The murky dawn cuts through you like a knife We’re standing now on centre floor Just ahead the huge oak door The tables’ ‘round us like a cage of doubt But once you’re in you can’t look back You must decide your future track Until you do you know there’s no way out The first grey figure quietly stands Fixing stare and wringing hands Your conscience stirs a memory from the past The lies you told were clever neat On the table reads …DECIET Like a runaway train your brain is moving fast The second figure built for stealth Like a cheetah sleek with wealth Arrogantly his look cast to the floor He offers now to shake your hand On his fingers rings so grand I wonder now shall we push …that door Then the one with golden hair Her face the moon just glowing there Upon her lips a word so fresh with youth Her gentle breasts. ……rise and fall The song she sings a sirens call ‘Take my kisses listen to the ….TRUTH’ Her soothing murmurs fill my head ‘Here my song ‘ she softly said ‘Take these words and place them in your heart’ Her breath so sweet my feelings swoon My falling tears caress the moon The arrows swift I took her…. every part And then like lighting striking home It shook my soul and froze my bone It seemed as if it took my every breath The last lone figure drooling there With sunken eyes and long white hair In shadows dark the figure labelled DEATH His leering grin so fixedly Pointing to the broken tree He placed his hands and tightened ‘round my throat ‘Decisions now ‘ his mocking chide ‘You just can’t run you just can’t hide You have no choice you have to wear a coat’ The huge oak door creaked open then Confusion raged in me and then The road ahead it leapt to sudden view The atmosphere was closing fast I had to choose I had to cast My spell to fate…. decisions what to do Then the escort…… cloaked in gold My trembling hand he quick took hold It was so fast the crossroads now in sight The thoughts now jumbled in my head All the things those …. guardians said Truth the path I chose to tread that night And if there is a lesson taught By the angels …….in that court That stands at the cross roads by the broken tree There is no end there’s no way out If your imprisoned with your doubt TRUTHS survival……take a tip from me Jon Mewett Well folks I know it's a long one, I hope it was worth your time. I'm on the road myself next week Berlin and Dresden Germany. So if I don't post much forgive me hey. I'll try to look in from a cyber cafe,keep my seat warm. Until we meet again Jon [This message has been edited by Jon Mewett (edited 05-18-2000).] |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wow!!! This is an awesome poem for sure! I think you have an amazing talent, we sure are lucky that you share with us your poetry. Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Love and ((((hugs)))) to you too ESP. Thanks. Jon |
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Dark_kisses_Within Senior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 680Kansas |
Whoaaaaaa Jon, oops you did it again!  You have amazing talent my dear man. Reading ur poems are like entering a fairy tale in ways. You go so deep that I feel as if I am actually there. Be safe on ur journey and write as often as possible to keep me smiling! Peace Dark_Kisses I do not love you for being perfect..... I love you for being perfect for me!! |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx Dark Kisses You are very kind. Thanx for your good wishes See you on my return Jon |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
It's sure getting lonely 'round here:{ Hello ....is there any body out there.? Is there any body reading this? I have become comfortably numb?  Lonely old me, hey barman another drink!! |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Jon - once again you've written another awesome poem. No work of yours can be "too long". Safe journey to you and we will keep a seat warm and the light on for you. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Wow, this was just amazing, your talent just glows and your journeys fabulous. I hope you are having a great time in Germany, I'll have that drink waiting for you on your return. |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx Child and L Dreamer I'm nearly home Jon |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
I never was really satisfied with this one thought some of you may want to have another look Jon |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Jon- you are silly... of course you would be read...maybe one of your tables should have been named PATIENCE...just kidding  this was wonderful..and yes always go the route of TRUTH...hope you have a very safe trip ~WYnter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
..I hope to have this one translated by the time you return (*smile*), til then, we'll say, truth wins out EVERY time & is the road to life... need more coffee this a.m. and your so intolerant, you just so demanding. God Bless on your trip. Marcy |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Jon..this was wonderful..I have such a hard time going beyond thirty lines or so..you do it masterfully..bravo. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
This is not at all too long at least not in the boring way! The poetry was written beautifully but read like a story. But, I'm confused, wasn't truth the lovely woman? Guess I better read it again, this one makes you think! |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
wow, this is so good Sometimes you have to let go and move on, But never let go of the memories. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Wow! You are so versatile! This is not only a good read, but a good think, too. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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