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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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SANCTITY Standard given, homeward bound, I ride that "thrice cursed" train. Thunder riven, Death stand proud, ‘Tis but penance to pain. Cultured art, the plastic face Of grim Reality. Poise the dart, I'll stay her grace, And die for all to see. Shadow falls, I ring the bell, A Mystic in the Night. Build the walls of private hell To sanctify self plight. Damn the few and curse the proud, I'll plagiarize all trust. Kiss the shrew, (no fun allowed), Till ev'ry dream turns dust. Woe be death but death be life, I'll wake the Master's will. Beauty's breath, (blood on the knife), One touch to run me still. Yesterday, a warm wind-song, Soft kiss upon on the cheek. Fall away! - I'll live, I'll long But never again speak. Darkness Rising, boast or fall, Forever shall I flail. Compromising greater call To that none could avail. Hold me now, if unfulfilled, Keeper of daunted pen. Lest I bow unto the guild Of would be "lesser" men? Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-09-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Dark, darker, darkest, Michael, you are one amongst the very best ~~~~~~ Woe be death but death be life, I'll wake the Master's will. Beauty's breath, (blood on the knife), One touch to run me still. ~~~~~~ I am deeply moved by the intensity of your writing, my friend. Take Care, sudhir My heart is pounding, my stomach's inside out I'm feeling kind-a-shaky, my mind is full of doubt All I ever think about, is fearing fear itself, Wish I could unscrew my head and put it on the shelf Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Don't know what I'm looking at, the lights are all too bright My brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor Sweep 'em up. Throw 'em away, don't want 'em anymore Clouds race across the sky, day turns into night, Still there are the questions, no answers in sight Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Starin' out the window, everything is just too bright Brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor, Wish I could unscrew my head, and kick it out the door... You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange ~ Strange ~ Joe Satriani (Flying in a Blue Dream) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Woe be death but death be life, I'll wake the Master's will. Beauty's breath, (blood on the knife), One touch to run me still. Yesterday, a warm wind song, Soft kiss upon on the cheek. Fall away! - I'll live, I'll long But never again speak. Darkness Rising, boast or fall, Forever shall I flail. Compromising greater call To that none could avail. Hold me now, if unfulfilled, Keeper of daunted pen. Lest I bow unto the guild Of would be "lesser" men? --------------- i feel you in this one M, i guess i know the answer to my questions... now i wish for the words to make it be different. i wish for a lot of things but i never stop believing i hope you dont either take care my poetic prince jm |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
michael~ well i suppose this poem answered my questions too. please never give up my friend. your day is coming soon. this was very moving, intensely powerful, and i could feel the darkness and pain with every word through every stanza. I wish so many things for you sweetie. I hope you find the happiness you so deserve. take care. remember my thoughts are with you. amy  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hmmm...I salute you, Prince of Darkness, from the Damsel of Depression...I did especially like-- "Build the walls of private hell to sanctify self plight..." But we trudge onward, yes? Not much else to do....Hugs my friend... |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
We're not worthy! We're not worthy! Fabulous Michael, absolutely fabulous. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sudhir, thank you - that is truly the most I could ever wish for as a writer. Janet & Amy, I am fine - as "ALL" is fine here between Kess and myself. Let's face it - I just like to write dark poetry... LOL, here's a hug and a for both of you for your concerns, though.serenity, something distinct in this one told me you might relate to it well - glad you enjoyed. JP, ROFL - indeed, you are worthy my friend - glad to see you hangin' around again btw. Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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