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There Came A Knocking...
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There Came A Knocking... |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA 
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Mixed Dreams... There Came A Knocking That first night wanted to drown out the sounds of next door and fill my emptiness as I listened to the rhythm of The Tell Tale Heart wrapping myself up tightly, occassionally quilt covering my eyes with my favorite memories brought from home... just a touch of familiarity on this particular night, while waiting for that knock at my door... a late night date with Edgar and heard the cawling of his Raven. Lasted well into the dark, so exhausted was I that sleep eventually came as I rested in his words and awoke to chills as he brushed past me and disappeared into the early morning hours... Upon the secretary... There, lay handscribed a note My Dearest M, I shall meet thee, evening next Where starlight shall pale Upon thy presence. Come drifting through The garden gates of wrought, In my darkened silence I await Lips to sing their melody, Hazel eyes, to cast their spell of hold A gentle being, carrying her basket of dreams Petal by petal, scenting me In soft-murmured memory of truth Ahh...My Heart, My Lonely Spirit Lies in wait... Leaving me trembling In my bed of thoughts... Framed in mind, the morrow and thee  Edgar M *2k(3 and 8) |
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a-alibaster Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 392 |
Absolutally Wonderful!!!!! Thank you for a great morining read. "There is an alter ego which dwells in every soul..." a-alibaster "I am as I am, nothing more, nothing less, I am tears of pain, tears of Death. |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
thank you a- I went to visit Poe's home in VA this spring and met with poets and that first night I was scared and all alone...and the TV played all his stories as movies and I fell asleep to Tell Tale Heart..this morning I wanted to add something to it and Poe did write...To M only this is my version..the picture is of his gardens..in Richmond ~~soft smiles Maureen [This message has been edited by MMoonchild (edited 08-11-2000).] |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
I agree, a nice read here, kind of gave me the chills sometimes  |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Lakewalker well I got the chills that night after watching the telltale heart and other poe stories all alone in a strange place...but nothing gives you chills more than going to his tomb in Balto. and toasting there after a wedding ~~softly Maureen |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A fantasy story with just enough historical reality to make it eerie...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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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
jamie...no fantasy..I was there...he was there....the letter was there..... all inside my mind...I do have a real mind you know...I feel all these things... ~~soft thanks and a smile to you Maureen |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Another finely crafted piece of poetry blended with pictures. Gloom |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
thank you Gloom, glad you approved ~~soft smiles M |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Maureen, I liked the raven and Tell Tale Heart but this was better. 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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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
What a great combination of Maureen and Poe..I love it. How fun to have seen his house and slept there. I can imagine a wee bit chilly too, but I bet it was an awesome experience. Catalinamoon |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Kethry so you thought this better..well {{hugs}} to you ~~softly smiling Maureen |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I feel the cold...burr. I'd want to wrap myself up in a quilt for sure. That sure must have been an experience! Joy |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
catalinamoon did't sleep there...it is the oldest house still standing in that area of Richmond..and the bed was very tiny..is a museum..slept in a motel but was scared nonetheless.... ~~smiling at you Maureen |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
JOY 14 I loved it and would love to go again..but this time..not alone... ~~softly thinking who I could get that likes Poe and the Darkness to share with me Maureen |
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