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Meadowmuse
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0 posted 2000-04-07 01:51 PM




The Nightmare of Morning



I awoke of a sudden
into morning's moist light
and arose from a dreamstate
of most furious fright.
Quickly lowering myself
'pon the cold, bitter boards,
my memory released
dull dissension of chords.
Through my chilled rooms I stumbled,
full commencing to weep.  
Sorrow's nightmare revealed,
bare and blinded with sleep,
as a black apparition
galloped thrice through the square
before darkening's bloom
into morning's despair.
Waiting patient and still,
but with quickening breath,
to give chase for the pleasure
of assisting my death.  
Though the night was outrunning
nigh the morning's advance,
'twas mere haunting of daybreak
bidding, doleful, this dance.


Dear LadyClaire



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Denise
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1 posted 2000-04-07 01:56 PM


You've described it perfectly, Claire.

'twas mere haunting of daybreak
bidding, doleful, this dance.'

I wish I had your talent of expression. Every word chosen is so full of meaning and feeling. Well done.

Denise

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2000-04-07 02:15 PM


Meadow,
You are one talented lady, your poem was excellent and a pleasure to read. *L*

Elizabeth Santos
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3 posted 2000-04-07 02:34 PM


You have a wondrous gift with words, it's only a matter of thinking of a subject, and off you go!
Excellent, as always
Liz

Martie
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4 posted 2000-04-07 02:40 PM


Wonderful poem Claire--so well expressed and perfectly full of that something that makes your poetry so unique.  
JamesMichael
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5 posted 2000-04-07 02:54 PM


Nice writing Claire...I remember some of those nightmare mornings...I hope things get better for you soon hon.   Take care,  James
Mike
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6 posted 2000-04-07 04:03 PM


Such a pleasure to experience.  The full range of emotions you are able to elicit in your fabulous poetry is exceptional.
Meadowmuse
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7 posted 2000-04-07 08:08 PM


Denise...thank you, for everything.  

Seymour...to give you reading pleasure brings pleasure in return. Thank you for reading.

Liz...funny, I was thinking the same thing recently while reading your work! Thank you, Liz.

Martie...what a kind thing to say...thank you so much, for reading and letting me know what you think of it.

James...thank you, dear James. And you take care, too.

Mike...to receive a comment of this nature from you makes the sharing so sweet. Thank you.

~ Claire



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8 posted 2000-04-07 08:38 PM


Claire~
You've a rare talent for making
every word count ... quite the
poet's poet you are.

Wonderful expressions, again,
in this touch of you.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Elizabeth
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9 posted 2000-04-07 09:33 PM


I like it a lot.

Elizabeth


 "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"
-The Crucible


Sven
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10 posted 2000-04-07 10:41 PM


Wonderful as always Claire...

'twas mere haunting of daybreak
bidding, doleful, this dance.

The dance of dreams. . . you have described it well my friend. .  .

------------------------------------------------------



 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


RobertB
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11 posted 2000-04-07 11:09 PM


well done Claire.......very well done indeed
Alwye
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12 posted 2000-04-07 11:48 PM


Gorgeous, Claire, as always.  You continue to amaze me with your wonderful talent.  

 *Krista Knutson*

As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.
~*Albert Schweitzer*~

One Who Understands
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13 posted 2000-04-08 01:33 AM


Marvolous, marvolous descrcription!
Meadowmuse
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14 posted 2000-04-08 02:01 PM


Marge...dear one, you always know just what to say to bring a smile...thank you so much for reading this and giving me that smile this morning.  

Elizabeth...I'm glad you like it, and I thank you for letting me know!

Sven...I can always count on your response to be gracious...thank you, yes, the dance of dreams.

Robert...you're very kind. Thank you, in earnest.  

Krista...listen, I read your absolutely beautiful poem last night...and your work is REALLY amazing! Thank you for reading this one. I always like to hear what you think about my writing.  

One Who Understands...thank you for reading...glad you understood.  

~ Claire








Pepper
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15 posted 2000-04-08 02:38 PM


Written with such eloquence, which I'm learning is a trademark of yours ...
Another 'gorgeous' here, Claire ....

Dr.Moose1
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16 posted 2000-04-08 06:27 PM


Speech-less wouldn't be adequate
and also quite absurd
This one had me mesmerized
with each and every word
Doc

mariee66
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17 posted 2000-04-08 08:25 PM


This is well-expressed Claire~
Your talent is wonderful~

Marie~

Meadowmuse
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18 posted 2000-04-09 12:48 PM


Pepper...thank you so much. Your words are quite gracious and kind. I'm awfully glad you found something to enjoy in this.

Doc...mesmerized, to my way of thinking, makes for a good read, I hope?? Thank you, for allowing me to mesmerize you!

Marie...thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it!

~ Claire

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