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To all the poets, and others soon forgotten by time...
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To all the poets, and others soon forgotten by time... |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief 
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It is my sad duty, and with unsurpassable regrets I must inform you… Poetry is dead. Yes. It is truly a sad day for us, the poets, our art form has crept away into the night like a silky shadow hiding from the dawn. Poetry leaves, in its death, behind a weak, widowed Imagination. Surely she can not survive without Poetry. Surely she too will be wiped off the faces of our children, like dirt and other things that just seem to get in the way. The memorial services for poetry Will be held… never. For we have already forgotten who Poetry, and that Imagination person were? But do not worry about the others, they have forgotten us too. For we are the last to remember what Imagination ment to Poetry. [This message has been edited by Effigy (edited 11-14-2000).] |
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Masked Intruder
Moderator
Senior Member
since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
An amusing thought. But fortunately for us, 1984 came and went without any problems. *grins* |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You can take away the words in print but not the words in my mind. Poetry is here to stay. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
There will always be poetry. Whether it is in the touch of a child's hand or the smile of an elderly woman..whether it is the first kiss of a new love or the embrace of a goodbye. Poetry just is.... |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
It is just a pretend poem. Get it is a poem about there being no more poetry. It is a paradox. I was just trying to imagine what it would be like. So don't worry it is just a piece of fiction. Poetry can not die! poetry lives for ever! Or does it? [This message has been edited by Effigy (edited 11-14-2000).] |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Effigy~ as always.......very well written. I enjoyed this......so glad it will never happen  -SEA |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Effigy, Magnificent poem. Did you hear in Australia there is a group protesting poetry, They say it's middle class, trite and elitist, maybe you could send them your poem and then they would believe poetry was dead and not bother the poets in the world. write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
LOL..liking this paradox...good thoughts...and your imagery is nicely done too.. KThe wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions... This is how the wind shifts: Like a human, heavy and heavy, Who does not care. W.S |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I like this one very much.....great comparison filled with truth...great write!! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
such wonderful writing...Poetry lives on, forever ~HUG~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Effigy~ This is quite brilliant ! 'Poetry leaves, in its death, behind a weak, widowed Imagination. Surely she can not survive without Poetry.' A ponderous thought. I sent flowers ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh no..this can't be.. this must be a lie... I just learned to share poetry.. so tell me poetry didn't die... cause I still see words flowing... and see how rhymes growing... no my friend poetry is in the air.. she is alive, that's what I swear. ((Hugs)) Charisma |
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Casablanca Confidential Junior Member
since 2000-11-15
Posts 13Virgin Islands |
poetry may die with the incarnate wisps of oughts and shoulds as youth flees from the smiles of ambition but is born anew each night in dreams an untimely eulogy mr. effigy but a nice warning nevertheless... good pen you know how to whistle... just pucker up and blow |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Keep this stuff coming E,...your words are addicting. A total thinker this one! *Peace you. |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
Well said! I have felt this often, wondering where it all went too. I was surprised to find out that my 5th grade daughter was actually learning a little about poetry and had to write a couple of limericks, but it gave her a taste, and with me writing it all around her, she has actually taken an interest. We must keep it alive! With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Thanks for all of your comments. You know, maybe with all of you here pull for it, poetry won't die. I'm glad to see that so many think it is still alive and well. |
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