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Stand Silently Before the Doors of Death
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Stand Silently Before the Doors of Death |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
A Sonnet of Life & Death (Upon A Visit To My Dying Grandfather) As men of frail form and noble mind Stand silently before the doors of death And softly knock, there fearing now to find Some emptiness beyond the final breath, It solace gives to meditate on life And death embrace no longer as a curse, But freedom giv'n from bonds of mortal strife So he that once came last might now come first. It nothing prospers men who choose to live A life of preparation for the end But rich in spirit is the man who gives The riches of his heart to other men. Man searches endlessly for love's dim light And then, only in death, discovers life. |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
"Man searches endlessly for love's dim light And then, only in death, discovers life." A very powerful way to end an incredible piece of work. It's great have your presence around here again. You have glorious talent, you do.  *Krista Knutson* "Cherish your vision; Cherish your ideals; Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built." ~James Allen~ "We've made houses for hatred...it's time we made a place where people's souls may be seen and made safe"...~Jewel~ |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
i love your work here. but where the idea came from is sad (sorry). great poem here keep up the good work . I'm the lord, I'm the havoc, I'm the soul |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather... This poem is truly touching... "but rich in spirit is the man who gives the riches of his heart to other men." -- stunning! Master |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
awesome piece Shakespeare would be proud of you 14 lines 10 syl each, perfect I love reading sonnets by W.S. adn now i could say I love reading yours too. Maybe we could share sonnets one of these days. I love writing them too, just don't want to post them here for some reason. thanks for sharing your sonnets looking forward to reading more |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
Extremely well penned! i am in awe of your talent. writing a sonnet was never really my forte, but you must definitely have a talent for it. and not only the scheme and rhythm, but the words make sense and they are very stirring. i'd pick out my fav lines, but i'd have to recopy the whole thing. great job. We all got somethin' we need to atone for. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Methinks this doth needs to be in the book sir!!  |
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ValerieB726 Junior Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 14Louisville,OH, USA |
Very well written. You have a lot of talent and it shows in this one work. Keep writing. |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Wow... this is so powerful! This really touched me. You are a wonderful poet. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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angel6917 Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 478WI |
A very good and touching poem... Like I said before, i look forward to more of your work... Love ya lots, Kristi Lynn |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
This is so perfect I so enjoyed it, thank you so much for sharing. Cerenity |
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anonymousfemale Member Elite
since 2000-02-02
Posts 2797Limbo |
N.F.T.S: this is a fantastic piece of writing. Sonnets are one of my fav pieces of poetry to read and you have done it well. I am sorry to hear about your Grandfather though. Every single line hit me and it is truely great to have you back around here. ~AF~ "Poetry is the language in which man explores his own amazement." Christopher Fry |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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