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netsky
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0 posted 2005-04-13 07:25 PM




a grave and gaunt-faced falconer
relents a haggard from his grip
from his gauntlet talons fly

a gasp and groan sounds as the haggard
as that falcon wilds away

away

in anger goes a gauntlet thrown
at sight of haggard one-way flown
two haggards now are each alone
one elated one disowns
a grave and gaunt-faced falconer
gazing at receding speck
no freedom can be  felt at all

on the one hand

© Copyright 2005 Reid Welch - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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1 posted 2005-04-13 07:37 PM


I laughed at this scene, seeing a haggard falconer as the haggard falcon flew beyond the reaches of

the other hand

LOL, I loved that twisted ending

Nothing to say except, I like this creative fun! Everyone should run the gauntlet. LOL

netsky
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2 posted 2005-04-13 09:38 PM


thank you, M.  

Now-- hey, someone hit this poem with a shovel, puleeze.  I want -pain-, if deserved.

There -are- silent and other first-rate
insight'ers and poets reading
I solicit your sharpest cuts.  

Can pay back with doggerel puppies,
all shots, AKC certified.


humble thanks,

reid
(who is not really a masochist... or puppy miller)

Martie
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3 posted 2005-04-13 09:50 PM


I am not good at sharp cutting, but I really did enjoy reading your haggard falcon!
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