Open Poetry #8 |
Days Of Yore... |
Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Today I walked on distant hill, ...green valleys all around, In shadows of the setting sun, ...I was on holy ground, As stood amid the goldenrod, ...I saw the days of yore, Heard on the winds the mournful tale, ...of wandering troubadour. Tall battlements, stone castle walls, ...stood against the sky, Scenes of Gauls and Visigoths, ...at war in times gone by, Chivalry and armored knights, ...joust on noble steed, King Arthur sits at table round, ...and drinks of honeyed mead, Damsals fair in towers high, ...handmaidens at their feet, Sing out to their Lochinvars, ...in voices meadowsweet. Then from afar, a tolling bell, ...vespers that I hear, Calling out for my return, ...from days of yesteryear, Upon my soul, a warm content, ...as ended mind's estray, As I walked down a distant hill, ...at end of perfect day. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 06-18-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Mike!!! This is perfection! Waiting to find one of your poems flagged for submission to the book so I can vote for it! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Mike, I don't know what all this voting's about yet, but I'd vote for THIS poem anytime... This is dreamy, dear. ~ Claire |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you Ms. deVine and Claire... glad you enjoyed the poem. You replies are very gracious. |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Utter perfection! What a vivid and stunning scene this paints...wonderful work! *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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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Was not going to reply to slowly slide into oblivion, but felt the need to acknowledge your very generous reply Alwye. I truly thank you for you comment and I am glad you enjoyed. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Oh, yes! my scene of poetry, lands of past, Imagination flowing, King and Queens, love it! |
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