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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
What words in gentle whisper spoken Might see the mask and mirror broken -- What trick of tongues shall thus betoken The end of dynasties? What touch, that flows from deepest reaches Of hope, shall prove the one that teaches To love, to need, whilst soul beseeches: “Cede here the victory?” What gaze shall see the ramparts falling? A clarion to closeness calling, That charms the guard from e’er forestalling The siege before its start? What trust, from ash in anguish buried Shall rise, and to this doubt be married? What careful hand shall see it carried To wake the dreaming heart? YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
gosh darn this is beeyootiful no lie i love it |
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AniKay83 Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 388Missing Since 1999 |
Oh I love that. "To wake the dreaming heart?" My heart is always dreaming, and now my eyes are open. "I'm sorry for telling u love was unnecessary... making u lose ur way. I'm sure I'll be as sad as u feel." ~Touch and Go |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is an amazing piece of poetry, Skyfyre, truly amazing... regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Amazing it is! I especially like that last stanza A+ |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
You always amaze me. I like it all but the last stanza really stands out. Thanks, Pete |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Kess, I remember when you wrote this my soul cried "the hand of true love". I didn't even know you at the time, but now I can truly say the emotion invoked was not done so falsely. The "softer" side of you doesn't readily appear in many of your works - probably why this will always be one of my fav's of yours - ranks right up there with the "Do You Dream" one. Guess it's not so bad having a heart afterall, eh? Still can't believe you said the "M" word though... LOL Love Ya, Michael |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow! This is wonderful, Kess! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful. So glad I could vote for this one Kess. |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
No doubt this is beautiful Kess, but Desert is in a different league ...heh heh ..still i approve ... lol thanks .. p |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Kess.. this poems give me a sense of comfort, and all my worries seem to have gone upon reading this poem, it's worth a vote.. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Very nice.. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wow Kess, this certainly has my vote beautiful writing! < !signature--> Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 07-12-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I do admire your talent greatly...and this just left me in awe. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
What words in gentle whisper spoken Might see the mask and mirror broken -- What trick of tongues shall thus betoken The end of dynasties? What touch, that flows from deepest reaches Of hope, shall prove the one that teaches To love, to need, whilst soul beseeches: “Cede here the victory?” --------------- what poetess princess always enchants us with her grace ...*smile* perfect Kess, (so is the poem) take care 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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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow, just amazing, wonderful poem. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is wonderful! love it! dg "i speak in written word--my lips, no sound may utter..." dgvarner |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
WOW...this was quite thought provoking. I enjoyed reading this. |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I know my comments aren't as poetic as some of the others, but I thought this poem was Great!!! LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
M'friend... you, are a poet. |
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