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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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Without protest, in quiet dignity, The final flickers of the flame expire, And only leave a vague uncertainty To mourn the passing of the cherished fire. A sighing sense of resignation creeps Like shadows lurk where once the flame forbade; And once again the eye of longing sleeps. In chambers where the dreaming heart is laid, The raging rhythm now begins to slow; Unhurried, though it beats with certainty -- It echoes as the embers gently glow To mark the blaze in wistful memory -- Though ash may cool, a spark will ever burn In silent halls where only dreams return. Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Richter_9 Junior Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 41Whereever I happen to be at the time |
This certainly has an eerie quality about it. Very well written piece. Rich |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Simply lovely Miss K... This floats - an exceptional work  K |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
What a wonder your pen beholds... |
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Purnima Junior Member
since 2000-04-10
Posts 12India |
Very Intense...I can almost imagine the shadows and flame.WOnderful poem Purnima... |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
Once again....WOW! This goes right to my inner mind. I am SO into this. You are so very talented. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"And once again the eye of longing sleeps. In chambers where the dreaming heart is laid," Kess, this piece sizzles. Seriously, what a description...you convey such emotion with this metaphor, and so skillful is your crafting. I loved this...~ Claire |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Madam Kess...again your mastery of rhythm and words shines through...wonderfully written |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Skyfyre, A remarkable poem. Bravo. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another excellent sonnet, Kess! I never tire of reading your wonderful poems! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent Kess. . . every day you amaze me more and more with the depth of your writing. . .please don't stop!! ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank God for the sparks that never die....and thank you, Kess. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
...and return and return. Oh for a dreamless night, eh m'friend? Another bang-up job here Kess. |
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