Open Poetry #7 |
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True Heir |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California ![]() |
TRUE HEIR < !signature-->Fly the banner, newly started In this manner, duly parted. Everlasting life distinguished The dream casting knife relinquished A palsied thought calls for violence A wish forgot falls to silence Hope ever spun upon starkness Never begun, shines in Darkness. Within this foul - fell dank, demure Fair demon's howl, hell spawns the cure. If by retract, practiced magic, One simple act deemed so tragic. Dissectible, come to in faux, Delectable, memory flaw... Though miserly, sways creation, Despisingly lays foundation. Stands ‘er renown, upon the throne By blood, by crown, a king, alone. In hope, in tear, in stolen prayer, Conveys all fear of the true heir. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-17-2000).] |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
This is wonderful, as always Michael. Your command of the english language once again leaves me spellbound ![]() |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yep... we're both gonna have to give out free dictionaries to every new member if we keep this up... Nice one, my friend.. ![]() |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Nice start to the new Open forum. You do cast a spell of mesmerize. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Excellent, Michael! Well crafted, full of imagery and meaning. Enjoyed! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
What a picture you paint, with excellence, Michael .... Awesome "This is where you will win the battle .... in the playhouse of your mind." Maxwell Maltz |
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Jeffrey Carter![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Excellent as always Micheal Jeffrey |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Michael, it doesn't get much better than this, oh gee did I just challenge you to try, and if you do you will prove me wrong for sure, cause everyone of yours gets better. Your poetry is like a finely aged exquisite wine. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Me thinks you've been peeking into those novel I read again!! ![]() Take care ~D Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Shining in darkness are your words.....a light for the rest of us to write our meager poems by.... excellent... |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
The banners were flown As the field was sown With blood as swords sing For their True King Wonderfully vivid imagery and command of the written word...Vivant!! Alicat |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Nan - LOL, na, let 'em ponder I say... ![]() Marge, I think I am the mesmerized one most of the time...LOL Pepper, kinda abstract, don't ya think? ![]() L.D., well I am always up for a challenge... I'll see what I can do. Did you say wine, btw? - Save me some would ya - I need a drink! devina, Is that good? I do Hope so... ![]() PdV, I don't mind the praise but please don't sell yourself short. Your words as well as everyone's her are pure gold. Alicat, thanks for the poetic reply - and for reading "into" this one. Thank you everyone for the kind replies. Michael |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and the King, in fear, knows he will 'err. Magic, Mike, Magic. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
and remember....all hearts conquered by battle are not won but dead to their conqueror...beatiful but dark piece Michael. I sense a change in mood from dark to darker. More cheerful are life and Spring. Best to you. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Michael, You are truely amazing. This struck an awful chord within. What a wave you have been. Did we grow up in the same neighborhood..? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent writing, Michael! ![]() Denise |
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