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The Eyes Of Yore
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The Eyes Of Yore |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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THE EYES OF YORE Ever star-stricken, eyes of yore I've fallen to, I've fallen for. By every eidolonic pleasure, Upon each diamond cast, a treasure. With a longing in the lolling Of a voice forever calling. From far heaven's filmy tresses, Or the grave's silk-spun caresses. Sorrows manifest to breathing Beneath the heart, worms in writhing. Independence carving sadness On the mind who meets such madness. Luminous Love, forever tinged By golden radiance infringed. The devil's blackness on the sky, Ever dissevers life from lie. By visage strewn dark, appalling, A star relinquished to falling; Never missed amidst the ashes, By Gods unseen, to earth crashes. Humanity, ever unshaken By the wave of the forsaken. Rides the tide of dawning Death Unto the mist of baby's breath. To stand alone, to stand if ever Within the eye of Fate, but never By Virtue's gaily-jeweled folly, Wakes the wraith of Melancholy. Flitting wings above the banner, In stately stoned, marbled manner. Ebony orbs scouring the floor, Sightlessly staring evermore. Michael Anderson "But dreams of those who dream as I Aspirinly are damned and die." EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 03-03-2000).] |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Oh my gosh...am I first to post to this peice of you Michael???? Seems everyone must be sleepin!!!hehe This can be read many ways...Independance carving sadness...that line says much to this heart right now...keep letting it out hun...this was gorgeous...if I've ever seen a gorgeous poem!!!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your muse is keeping you awake again, Michael.. and giving you some good inspiration, I see...  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This has a great Poe feel to it.....lend me your muse for a bit will you?  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
May I borrow it too for a little bit?! This is a great piece of writing, Michael!! Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad you all liked it. Was trying seriously to break the monotony of my recent poems. I always seem to fall back into this obscure "Poe" style I think when I'm trying to write something other than just laying out my emotions. Hey, if you want this muse - take it...just send me a happy one, would ya? Thank for the kind replies.... Michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
By visage strewn dark, appalling, A star relinquished to falling; Never missed amidst the ashes, By Gods unseen, to earth crashes. Humanity, ever unshaken By the wave of the forsaken. Rides the tide of dawning Death Unto the mist of baby's breath." perfect"POE-try"...beautiful and cryptic imagery...another work of art jmWhen you see through love's illusions, there lies the danger... And your perfect lover just looks like a perfect fool So you go running off in search of a perfect stranger While the loneliness seems to spring from your life Like a fountain from a pool. Jackson Browne |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nothing wrong with having a Poe quality to your poetry....you're associated with the best. This is excellent work, Michael. |
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KimW Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268Medford, Oregon, USA |
WOW, I am in awe! This is excellent. I, too would like to borrow your muse, please?! |
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