Open Poetry #7 |
The Goddess Aurora |
Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
The Goddess Aurora Dark gods crawl from forest moss to fight the fire lord shadows dance of battles wrought when camp fires start to roar. In summers night of far far north Polaris watches bored while fire mites, will mesmerize in trance, above the quiet moors These sounds that mock, harken not her footfalls to my ear and crackling fires, spark desire for the Goddess to appear She comes at night in pulsing light a temptress from the north on forest spires, with incandescent fires she dances, to find her Earth'n Lord On this night an age old rite, in circles of all Druids before and Irish men, pure of sin will dance, to have her sweet reward In waves of light, she comes tonight through heavens gateless door and touches ground, on holy mounds to dance in ancient Celtic lore Oh queen of light, behold tonight this bounty for your choice choose the one, of sweetest love and in his dance rejoice With a roaring chant they began a dance with thunder through the moors a thousand men, for a challenge to win and the hand of the Goddess Aurora..... To this day they ne'er say though 'tis a myth, to modern man they whisper for a chance and they dance the fire dance As Aurora descends to the fires of the moors.. James Parker Haley (c)Apr 27, 2000 [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-27-2000).] |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
What a beautiful tale you have weaved here....I felt as if I was there, watching those men dance. So magical, and a delight to read. Bobbycat =^..^= |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
What Godess would not delight, To dance by fairies light,.... Oh queen of light, behold tonight this bounty for your choice choose the one, of sweetest love and in his dance rejoice....these were my favorite lines...***sigh*** This was so magical....so creative, loved it! [This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (edited 04-27-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
what a perfect way to start my day...with a parker poem *S* parker-man you have outdone your self the imagery in this is superb!!! and the rhyme flow and word choices are perfection!! love the mythology theme...and that last line. thank you for a most excellent read take care poetic prince *S* jm Is it too much to find an answer, Is it too much to hold you close. Is it too much to find a reason, Is it too much to free my soul -- From self control ... And I know you're always waiting for me ... You take me far away, And I know you're holding me ... And it's better now ... ~vertical horizon~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
The sacred fires eternally kept reaching towards the heavens, as Beltaine's festival approaches, stirring up the embers of fertility, for the Goddess Bel, for whom the flames lick. Young lovers given to her call, light reflects upon the forest and there they leap across the flames the whole night long, going "A Maying." Lovely poem, Parker. Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Parker, this is wonderful! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is very well written James. It really reminds me of your " Aurora's Light" you wrote long ago. So i take it this is your " little light"... Marina |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
bobbycat, thank you, maybe you were there, A Romantic Heart, thank you very much. Janet, your comment are so very sweet, my head going to expload, stop it. Corinne, all night long, eh, leaping and flames licking, wow I'm at the wrong ritual. Loved your response, sweet poet. Martie, thank you as always. Marina, the night has a thousand lights, this is just one. Thank you. Parker |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Now, how did this lovely work of art slip by me? This is wonderful, Parker. netswan |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WoW..such beauty and richness, nice poem full of imagery Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
This is a sweet reward. I'm drawn in the fire dance like a moth among the moors. insect |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I couldn't resist! It has been going through my head since you posted this. Have you seen the sky tonight, Lets walk together and share the sight. Aurora from the north has come, To amaze our eye's with a dance above. She brings the golden fairies of the night, The dancers of the rainbows light. Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-29-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Merry Meet, M'Parker! And A fabulous Beltane to you! (Hmmm.no lies here....) You've got me wondering now, you do... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Parker* Excellent my friend, you have a gift of weave, I was captivated till the end!! Thank you for sharing your gift. Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
netswan, thank you, your very kind. tracie66, thank you for the big Wow. insect, I thought I saw you flying about. Marina, since you posted my old poem...here the whole version. Aurora's Light Have you seen the sky tonight, Lets walk together and share the sight. Aurora from the north has come, To amaze our eye's with a dance above. She brings the golden fairies of the night, The dancers of the rainbows light. Hold my hand, hold it tight I see your eyes, so clear, so bright they sparkle in the northern lights and in this stardust from nursery rhymes I want to kiss you in this magic time To feel the pulse of you body tonight and make sweet love in Aurora's Light. serenity, thank you and exactly what do I have you wondering? Butterflies, so you got away at the end, gotta keep those captivation knots tighter. thank you everyone for your kind replies. Parker |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Stunning, you had me spellbound the whole way! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Not away Parker....just fluttering |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Lizzie, thank you, that spell wears off, after you do the Fire dance in public. Butterflies, and you flutter so sweetly. Parker |
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