Open Poetry #5 |
Blues For The Madman |
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
The worst injustice ever seen-- destruction of a young man's dream... Embryonic, child, he clings... Seeking safety, shelter being, looking without ever seeing. Withered vine, anguished child, he clings... Lost in madness cloaked in sadness-- he is exactly as he seems. Without a word, he will be heard-- such sorrow in a madman's screams. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
This is excellent ...but I'm sorry to say that I'm afraid to hazard a guess to the inspiration of this poem perhaps you've visited an asylum of the ill or perhaps you're a teacher ...? Rex |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My signicant other would say that I teach in an asylum of the ill...but no, it's okay to ask, this is a memorial to my dear friend Kenny, and I fear we all failed him miserably. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
that's a tough one to live with .. sorry .. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity- WOW ! What powerful, and yet helpless words. A statement of truth made when the dreams of some are squelched. Sometimes the society needs a reminder of the significance of a man's dreams that are not brought to fruition ... this does that. A wonderful piece. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
So sad, and so strong! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
A powerfully sad poem |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You did the best you could. Some people cannot be saved. I know. Thankfully, God can, and does, I believe. We just won't see it, for those we love, while we are here on earth. We just have to wait, and have faith. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sad poem, Serenity, and well done! Denise |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
I have goosebumps... Very powerful! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks to all. Sorry for all the gloom & doom lately. I'm especially grateful for all of the wonderful wit I have found here, thanks again. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
sad and sad poem. |
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