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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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PURGATORY I've spent the better half of my Life building up this wall. I've cast wishes up to the sky, I've seen empty hope crawl. The reticence of mortal man, I've held time in my hand. A world, frozen, once God's chosen Parable of sand... This desert soil, rich, resourceful, Feeding my starving soul. Dire ambition in fruition Upon the planes of Scheol. Decadent, the soliloquy, If by flagrant behavior. Who'll throw a stone by Fate's decree, In the name of the Savior? For by the daunt of love, once true, Who, there, could be kinder? Set to the steed of ashen hue, That grim, ghastly reminder! Colloquial ambition thrust Unto the wage of war. Vowing never again to trust, I'll meet you at the fore. With battle-lines so clearly drawn In lust upon the eyes. Who'll hold the banner high by dawn To claim a victor's prize? Dance in Darkness come the morrow Lo, take refuge in scorn? By the embattlements of Sorrow Deliver love by morn? Michael Anderson |
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Deborah1 Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653New Hampshire |
Michael, wonderfully done!! I loved many of the verses said, this was full of images and feeling, great job!! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, if love could be delivered by morn and one could trust again. Lovely poem, Michael. Kathleen |
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Dark Enchantress Senior Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 1258meet Morgana |
I agree with what they've said and all I have to offer is "Wow...". Typical of me, eh? lol Well I try.  Angel I wish you could hear the child that cries in my flesh and makes my bones ache -Jewel ~*Angel of Darkness*~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Michael, this was incredible. Every bit.. "If a man moves you to feel like a woman, the least you can do is let him." Merrit Malloy |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Michael...this IS incredible...wonderful stuff. Hardrock |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I've spent the better half of my Life building up this wall. I've cast wishes up to the sky, I've seen empty hope crawl. The reticence of mortal man, I've held time in my hand. A world, frozen, once God's chosen Parable of sand... This desert soil, rich, resourceful, Feeding my starving soul. Dire ambition in fruition Upon the planes of Scheol. Decadent, the soliloquy, If by flagrant behavior. Who'll throw a stone by Fate's decree, In the name of the Savior? ------------------- well now youre just showing off (lol) *stomping off to get dictionary*  such amazing vocabulary my friend... I'll bet your English teachers loved you  this is such a cool poem M, I am in awe of the grace of that first verse reading it aloud is heaven *smile* *no pun intended* Nice to see you "Dancing in the Dark" again... errrrr..well YOU know what I mean. later-dark-lord-gator jm |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Deborah1, so glad you enjoyed this - there was MUCH feeling bleeding through the lines in this one, me thinks... Irish Rose, Indeed - I believe it is possible... Angel, I'll take a "wow" from you anyday... hehe. catalinamoon & Hardrock, thank you both so much - and a pleasure to make your aquaintances, I may add. Janet, Ah, you caught me sneaking around in the Dark again, didn't you... hehe. Actually, my teachers "hated" me for the most part - mostly because I didn't buy into their perceptions of "poetry" and generalizations of author's intent in many cases... hehe But that's o.k., I still see things differently than most people, I've just come to deal with it on a less vocalized basis these days... Oh, and sorry I sent you scurrying for the dictionary... Thank you all for the kind replies, Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 07-12-2000).] |
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allan Senior Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 620On the road |
I'd like to add my applause here too Michael. I enjoyed your erudite words and depth of feeling very much. Allan |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Jaw dropping brilliance. Michael I am left in stunned silence. "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else" faster-Manic street preachers. |
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firejerm Member
since 2000-06-13
Posts 217Springfield, OH, good ol USA |
Maybe it's uncharacteristic for a man to comment on another man's work such as this, but this piece totally rules! You indeed are a deep thinker, yet not too over-analytical! I can't wait to read more! Jerm "Those little slices of death, how I loathe them." -Edgar Allen Poe |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
No Mike, you're wrong. THIS is the better half of your life! You only spent the first half perfecting who you are! The Mike we all (well not me... all the time... ) know and love! Maggnificent m'brother! Where's Seven???  |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Allan, that's quite a compliment... sincerest thanks. brian, alright - pick your jaw back up already... hehe you're giving me WAY too much credit here... firejerm, Don't be ridiculous. Good poetry deserves to be recognized regardless of gender... Looking forward to reading your works as I attempt to get caught up in here - been on vacation awhile.. Chris, Haven't seen him since you bashed him in the alley - Oh, did you mean "Seven" as in the poem - hehe, sorry, misunderstood the question... Will post it soon my friend, promise. And thanks... Michael |
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