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Poetic Nemesis
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Poetic Nemesis |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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POETIC NEMESIS < !signature-->I am Poetic Nemesis, Master of Ceremony. Walking along the precipice Of self sought Sanctimony. I bide the waves of swirling winds, I find no cause appeasing. Beside the graves of would be friends There is but pause, no pleasing. Just another Mundane Monday, They're all the same anymore! I close my eyes to find my way By wings of Darkness I soar... What is this flippancy unfurled, Is Fate, yet out of season? True, I could be King of the World But I just have no reason. Lo, Principality's Nightmare, What's left but Chaotic Fame? With not a hope there left to share, Leave to me all tears and blame! I'll bear proudly each wasted call, I'll spurn each outstretched hand. Dare lay your wishes at my wall, They'll burn by my demand. Why must you try to ease this curse? When my home is but my hell!!! Just leave me to the fangs of verse That suck life through this shell... I'll never be this man you see, No, my love bears no witness. I'm but the Scourge destined to be Your Poetic Nemesis. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-10-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Oh, to have such talent. Any publisher would be out of his mind to pass you up my friend. Your work is truly awe inspiring. A fan forever, Jeffrey |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael this sounds like someone who's lost all hope  It feels like nothings left, but there really is so much. You're loved by many! big HUGS to you my friend! You will be in prayers Michael! May your days shine brighter soon! <*\\\>< YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent writing, Michael! Denise |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Talk about an ego!!! Geesh Mike, were we having a rough day??? LOL, in all seriousness bro, as Sharon so aptly stated... BRILLIANT! You've punched clean through the wall on tis one and followed through with a knock-out! Ka-bam! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I'll bear proudly each wasted call, I'll spurn each outstretched hand. Dare lay your wishes at my wall, They'll burn by my demand. Why must you try to ease this curse? When my home is but my hell!!! Just leave me to the fangs of verse That suck life through this shell... I'll never be this man you see, No, my love bears no witness. I'm but the Scourge destined to be Your Poetic Nemesis. ----------------- M, this poem makes my heart ache...but tonight-- I truly am begining to understand...thank you for the clarity... some things we just have to do on our own ... in our own time. Poetic Nemesis...maybe...Poetic Prophet...definatly. (smile) take care jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Michael - this is so excellent! Powerful too.... Well done! That last verse - haunting...  K |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Exquisite! |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Jeffrey, still working on the publishing thing... Who knows - maybe soon. Rebecca, thanks for the ((HUGS))...and I never lose all hope - just have to vent the frustration sometimes. Thanks for being so unconditional in your friendship. Chris - I sure would have talked EGO if I knew you coming out to play tonight. You being the EGO king and all...LOL Yeah bud, I was having a seriously rough day but I feel much better now. Sorry about the hole in your wall - hope you still love me... Janet, indeed, there is much I "have" to face on my own if I am to face it at all. I probably could never explain it in terms most could understand, but I do acknowlede and appreciate those who respect this part of me. Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Michael, your words burn like a challenge to all who dare read them, and as with every poem you write this one sparkles like a gem. Dwelling on the darkside it matters not, we love you even more and all that rot! But seriously, Michael this is part of your allure, each time we read your work we cry out more, more more! Cor |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How do you do this soooooo consistently??...  |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ka-Pow is right. Awesome! I hate to admit that I have been in this place far more often then I would like. I will just sit here in the darkness with you Michael. Sometimes just company is all we need, no words, no fixing, just company. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Geesh...Master of ceremonies and I am only a mere moderator Nice poem Michael |
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