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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
They couldn't keep up with the manic pace of progress. So the myths faded into obscurity, Occasionally coming out of the woodwork To pick up an unemployment check. They have been replaced by celebrities, Sports heroes, movie stars and musicians. Now, no one knows the Argonaughts From a new expansion team, And Hercules could be the name of some Pro wrestler for all they care. Sirens and wood nymphs croon softly On street corners for pocket change nowadays, Luring unsuspecting passers-by into shallow puddles. There's no room for magic and mystery here. We want reasons, explanations, Cold hard facts we can see and touch. We don't need the myths, no matter how much They might need us. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Yeah I agree here...people don't look to the magical these day's everything has to be proved....good point and a sad fact.. Jon |
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Honey Bunch Member
since 2000-08-08
Posts 99South Africa |
I enjoyed this read because it is so true. When we experience the magic and mystery no one believes us so those that don't need proof and reasons live a lonely life! Helen |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
very mythtical... hehe... enjoyed this one very much.. thank you for the read  [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 09-17-2000).] |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
Glad you all enjoyed it...I miss mythology. Was a time when myth made up the collective consciousness. It unified people--a single code of ideas and stories that made them whole. Now, we have--as I said--movie stars and ball teams. Depressing. What will our common myths be, I wonder? Probably a Presidental scandal of some sort. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi gofor42, First I would like to welcome you to passions its so nice to have you here. This is a true and sad poem, what I find amazing is that as children we are thought mythology through so many different avenues from rhymes, tv, and school but as an adult it is not permitted, I find this to be controdictive, thank you so much for sharing. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
I miss myths alot...I miss childhood just as much, though. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
 I know, I know... I should leave most of the old poems back hidden away. But this one is so cool I had to bring it back up for all to have the chance to read again. Great work!With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
Thank ya, BWA...I appreciate the sentiment in your action. Glad you enjoyed the poem. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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Swamp¤Faeryie Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 393fairyland....of course;) |
I'm a dreamer,and this was an exquisite poem,exquisite without loosing the cornerstone meaning,really liked it. Alot!! I think it should go in my library. Great great poem!! swamp Do i contradict myself?Very well i contradict myself.I contain multitudes.~walt whitman |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
The nice thing about myths is they have heroes. They're not so easy to come by these days. Glad this came up again. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
Yes, heroes are definitely lacking in this day and age, when the anti-hero seems to be in control, or when the idea of a "hero" is the guy with the big guns who runs around blowing everything up. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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gofor42 Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 143Arkansas |
Yes, heroes are definitely lacking in this day and age, when the anti-hero seems to be in control, or when the idea of a "hero" is the guy with the big guns who runs around blowing everything up. All a far cry from the days of Odysseus. "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." --Kingsley Amis |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, I agree with you so completely...this encourages me all the more to keep writing my fairy poems! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
As long as we continue to write poetry then the magic and myth will continue to live on! |
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