Open Poetry #12 |
Beyond My Time |
Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
BEYOND MY TIME Was I born beyond my time? I often wonder, if in rhyme. To see the works of Poe and Frost Knowing, today, the art is lost. I look unto the winter sky And heave a melancholy sigh. Oh, what would Byron charge this to? But shallow minds, I must construe. John Keats, be damned, the thrill is gone When none might know the liaison Wherein the heart and mind immerse To bring to life the joy of verse. And, oh, the revelry of grief That binds my hand gives no relief, In view today's unbidden cold. Ah, how cheaply the pen is sold! But I, though starved, will not affirm The price given, come Death or worm. ‘Tis my predicament of choice, At least in this, I can rejoice. Michael Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 02-26-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You, and me, both.... thank you for this, Michael... |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
What poet has not wondered the same..? Interesting tidbit, oh He-Who-Manages-To-Write-Even-With-Writer's-Block, sir! Linda |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautifully crafted Michael ... such a wonderful flow your words weave ... always so lyrically penned, just lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Bravo. You are a poet. Nothing more needs to be said. You make me proud. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Michael- I like your expression with this piece...well written. Poeminister [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 02-26-2001).] |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
I am new to passions. I really enjoyed your poem, and know I will enjoy others written by your. Good writing. Red |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I think one word sums this up: poetry Pure and true. Try as I might, I could never write as you do...magnificent again sir. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sunshine, you are so very welcome. Linda, I still feel the writer's block upon me - but it feels good to squeak out even a little jaunt such as this for now. Kit, so glad you enjoyed. Kathleen, that's all I ever wanted to be... Thank you. Poeminister, I thought you might appreciate this... Red-uni, thank you. I have not had the chance to read anything by you as of yet, but I will certainly look for some of your work. Welcome to Passions, btw. Sharon, you and Ron are the two biggest reasons why I ever continued writing. And though I don't see my writing growing in any measure, that you still enjoy my work so much means the world to me. Thank you. And thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wherein the heart and mind immerse To bring to life the joy of verse. You may be beyond critique, Michael, in your poetic perfection. *S* But every time needs a poet who does this as well as you do. I like this very much! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Michael- once again you grace the pages of this forum and once again bring a smile to me. let me reassure you kind poet...you sir have an amazing talent! wonderful writing from your pen...and the message here is both powerful and true! i think all poets wonder this from time to time..though most just can't put it into words as well as you wonderful as always. take care amy "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Michael, That's what I'm talking about! You wield your words like a sword of long time past. Loved your poem, ms. E |
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