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The Phantom of Romance
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The Phantom of Romance |
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Wolfgang Member
since 1999-05-24
Posts 124Hamilton, Ont. Canada |
Beware the phantom of romance She strikes without a warning glance She's always near but never seen The fleeting shadow of a dream Cares not of years, of young or old Eraptures all within her fold A heart of stone, a heart of gold. She brings you joy then brings you pain Never pretentious, never vain She clutches you in talons sharp Slashes your soul and breaks your heart Invites you to the lovers dance Then unsuspecting takes her stance Beware the phantom of romance. (This is a repost) |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yep - this is a repost too.... Hmm.. Same line - musta been a challenge, eh? Any one else have theirs??? deVine?? Isn't this fun?? Pantoum of Romance Beveiled, thou Phantom of Romance ~ Ensconced behind a cryptic door. Might thresholds cross by happenstance, Entrancing hearts forever more? Unshackle now that cryptic door Thence leave behind life's remnant scar. Unfettered lives forever more, Enchanting.muse sung from afar. No longer wield life's garish scar - Embrace free spirit - ne'er eschew Those songs of romance once afar - Enravish reverie anew. Life's bygone languish now eschew. Embrace embroiling senses of Awakened reverie anew. Entreat now hearts imbued in love. Arousing senses bested of Once covetous feigned sanctity Entreat hearts e'er imbued in love And cherish regaled ecstasy. Entrust in realms of sanctity Stars crossed are not mere happenstance Enclave love's arcane ecstasy Unshrouded, Phantom of Romance.  ------------------ Nan's Morsels netpoets.net/nan/index.html [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 06-27-99).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wolf... this is my kind of poetry. I love everything about it. Thanks for giving me a chance to see it. Nan, you're no slouch, either! |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Not a challenge..a reply: Phantom of Romance Words whispered softly in your ear reveal his way with lover’s chants. His touch is often fleeting as he leads you in his dance. You’ve given up your other lovers for the chance to be with him, you focused all upon this man who sings a lustful hymn. In the middle of the night his caresses, with you he’ll share; but in the middle of the day he claims to be elsewhere. When the sun sets and evening comes this lover appears to you. Is he the fulfillment or, is he, the death of you? When the sun rises and morning comes you greet the day alone. He has left sometime ago with a note beside the phone. Twelve hours is a long time to await your lovers glance and now you wonder if he’s real or a phantom of romance.  |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Bringing this to the top..in honor of Wolfgang..one of Nan's great 'finds'.... she has a way of casting out a poetic net and getting some keepers! This is one.. and Wolfgang is feeling poorly, so please let him know he's thought of!...  Besides, this is a good poem! |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Geesh - We kicked butt on this challenge, didn't we??????   |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TOE ! TOE ! ...... NAN SAID THE 'BUTT' WORD ! TOE ! ......... GET THE ERASER ! TOE ! NAN SAID BUTT ! TOE ! COME ON, BUDDY ! NAN SAID THE 'BUTT' WORD ! 'scuse me, Wolf .. I just got carried away. Your poem MUST be something real special ... Nan said the 'butt' word ! Yes, she did ! ~*Marge*~ TOE ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful poetry! Simply beautiful! Denise |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Get better, Wolf!!! You are missed.  |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I do agree...beware the phantom she... I have been in her clutches... I have seen!! I loved this Wolfgang!! Take Care Bridgette Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved." |
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Ain' Miss Behavin' Junior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 25 |
...Butt I know Nan quite intimately - and I'm quite sure there was nothing derogatory behind that back-sided comment.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Slashes your soul and breaks your heart" I sincerely hope not. Really good writing. James |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh yes....I do remember this one |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just great poetry - really loved this. |
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