Open Poetry #9 |
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Dragons of my mind |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla ![]() |
Dragons of my mind Conjured dragons roam my deep Crypt beyond my lids. Yet live ones overrun my sleep Racing round my Id. Belching fire, flame and smoke Scorching me on track. Circling round an acid cloak Turning all things black. Roasting the harvest of my mind Basting with insane. Shades of shadows make me blind Shaping all to vain. And though I've fought and conquered some Still they come and come. Slithering out the dung and scum Weighing me with sum. The count is nine and counting more. Blood drips my bloodied shield. My back is backed against the door Yet I will never yield. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Sy - I've said this so many times, its beginning to sound like a proverb - but you write with terrific slants and metaphors - each of your poems is a real gem. And to think I once smooched ya! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Of course, another gem of a poem, written as only you can. I hope you will fight off those dragons and join in a world of merriment Love ya Liz |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Sy, So full of truth this conquered some and they still keep coming, I will stand by your side if you wish, hugs going your way from me. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LngJhnAg, Yes and I have a picture to prove it. I thank you and my dragons thank you. Elizabeth, The world of merriment comes with a price. But for you I would pay it. Love Sy Cerenity, I can always use a faithful friend to fight Dragons. *L* |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Wow! I love poems about Dragons. This one is wonderful! Thanks for the read "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other course, no other way... No day but today" ~Broadway Musical RENT~ *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Seymour~ I followed the smoke and found the 'flame' ... A glitch threw you to the back pages - Turning this Dragon loose ! Wonderfully stated. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Dragon Exterminator reporting for duty... Seymour wonderfully written poem, hope that you manage to tame those beasts. You can always use them as BBQ's lol. ![]() "I concede relationships have left me weak Won't be here so I don't care Look for something worthy to replace my guilt" Mansun legacy |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dawn, Thank you for your time and comment. Marge, I could not have a better friend. *L* Brian, Yes I've made many a Dragon rib BBQ. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sy as long as you keep your dragonheart, you'll be fine as is your poetry. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry, Once again I thank you for good advice and friendship. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And though I've fought and conquered some Still they come and come. Slithering out the dung and scum Weighing me with sum. The count is nine and counting more. Blood drips my bloodied shield. My back is backed against the door Yet I will never yield. ====================== and i do so love your "Id" .... well my sweet Sy gator.... its seem oh so poetic and appropriate that this poem be my last reply to you for awhile... this butterfly has got some of her own dragons to slay ... gonna take a break and find me muse... my last post is floating around here in open explaining why... you take care of you for me...OK ... love ya SY-guy... and your amazing COOL poetry later-wise and gifted-gator jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Seymour, have you ever considered laying off those mushrooms, dear? (Oh, if 'twere but that simple, eh?) A masterful manifestation of poetic panache' Sy. I liked this VERY much. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Janet, Losing my personal gator is a real downer. I'll surely miss you and wish you luck with your Dragon. If you ever want to write me it would be my pleasure. May you catch your muse on the morning breeze Just make sure it is not the bise. (cold northern wind) Love Sy |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Seymour... You're not just a poet, you are an artist, painting with words and igniting the imagination with fire....... You are the poet dragon!! (meant in a very good way!) Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Claire, Your right I have to lay off the mushrooms. And panache-I like that. *L* Sunny1, You got that right this poet is dragging his whatever. *L* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is mighty good poetry... Seymour, your poems are such a fabulous treat to read... a real feast... regards, sudhir |
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