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In memory of B. Pasternak
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In memory of B. Pasternak |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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As though a lover’s apparition, A tempting draft blew on the flame. And verses’ constant repetition Resounded the author’s name. The author sat in full confusion, Which came in honor of his craft. As though, aghast by an illusion, The flame was shaken by a draft. As though a prophet in a crowd, The candle flame attracted moths. The verses, that he read aloud, In molten wax froze on his clothes. He sat in silence-- eyes unfocused, They seemed to wander with no aim.. As though converging on a locus, The moths were soaring to the flame. As though a dream that would not cease, A candle burned throughout the night. He waited calmly, still not pleased With what appeared before his sight.. He grew his words with a resistance Against events that had occurred. As though eternal in existence A candle burned, a candle burned. |
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poetry_kills Senior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 549new orleans |
master: i love it... i honestly do... i'm afraid i dont know who B. Pasternak is... i may be showing my ignorance, or it may just be that it is a personal friend of yours that i couldn't possibly have known... but anyone would be honored to have such a intriguing and well-crafted poem written about them... the idea behind the entire thing is very interesting also and i LOVE the last line in particular... it seems to tie the whole thing up beautifully... sincerely, jerome the boy with no brain A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover! ~Coleridge |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Master this was quite an intriguing piece I enjoyed the read... very much.. ~~~~~~~~~~ If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Master- A masterfully executed tribute to that wonderful Russian poet for sure. I really enjoyed watching the flickering of the flame through this piece. His candle burns brightly here some forty years after his death. Thank you for this tender reminder of the man who lit a candle for many through his works. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Excellent poem Master, bows in respect. Well done  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I always enjoy reading what you write...perhaps you'll be the next Pasternak!! Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I dare not dream of it, Denise. But thank you all and I'm glad that so many people know who Pasternak is. Thank you! |
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