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The Absence of Light |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
The Absence of Light The crust of darkness seeps into the earth As the sun god RA claims his royal throne The mighty torch since eons of our birth Is dimmed by the minions of a sacred home Purity the gift of a kind and giving god Abundance the wealth, once never in doubt. Forsaken is the life, greed has lain to rot The garden of the light, ignore its silent shout Time rushes to prepare the royal wake, As the tears of the gods, gather on this night, Prayers from the heavens, as our air dissolves to space A God shines no more, in this absence of life. James Parker Haley Mar 7, 2001 Thanks to Tony Abbot for the inspirations with his amazing poem Silent Spring.… /pip/Forum44/HTML/003188.html |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
You've written an excellent poem Haleyja... I enjoyed reading this...  coco |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
A beautifully written and powerful piece....brilliant work!! Nathan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The crust of darkness seeps into the earth As the sun god RA claims his royal throne The mighty torch since eons of our birth Is dimmed by the minions of a sacred home Purity the gift of a kind and giving god Abundance the wealth, once never in doubt. ================== Prayers from the heavens, as our air dissolves to space A God shines no more, in this absence of life. =======================  very very cool poem p-man, dramatic and powerful imagery and message superb cadence... made even cooler that its inspired by anothers poem ... the gift of this special place. impressive as always gifted poet of cause wont be long till Earth Day  (tho the message needs to be realized daily)  Some find subtlety in strangers some find subtlety alone Your eyes,you see everything my eyes,I see its all together now and I know. ~candlebox~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Cutting and frightening, Park. A good response poem to Silent Spring. Hope you are well. Cor |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Enjoyed muchly Parker...fond of the history inherent in this one as well...and since I do everything backwards--off to read Silent Spring too... (born breach too!) |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sunshine, thank you for the link... loved it, I read alot about ancient myths and loved the poem. CocoBaci, thank you kindly. Nate, thanks very much. Janet, thank you.... Earth day is coming and Tony's poem reminded me and inspired me. Corinne, thanks sweet poet. I am. serenity, thank you, I sure you came into the world ready. Parker *** who cares if I ever get there, as long as I enjoy the journey! *** |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
Time rushes to prepare the royal wake, As the tears of the gods, gather on this night, Prayers from the heavens, as our air dissolves to space A God shines no more, in this absence of life. -------------------------------------- serious stuff love..what inspiration does for you is amazing... (have missed reading you!!  )much enjoyed reading these(read tonys too..) i wish the world beyond the blue pages had this in front of their faces...perhaps if brought to their attention, they might take notice of the damage being done.... hugs, g where am i...WHOA! and what am i doing in this handbasket!?! |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Haleya--I like this muchly. Excellent writing. PM "There is no remedy for love but to love more." --Henry David Thoreau |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Your imagery here is impeccable. I always love your Sonnets, but I must admit I have a soft spot for your writings which show such wisdom. Makes me want to dance to honour an early Earth Day.  Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
dg, thank you sweets. Poeminister, thank you kind poet. Marina, thanks, you really like that little dancing baby don't you. Parker |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~ Hey Handsome... this is really great.....I enjoyed this very much.....it's now in my library.... SEAIf I let you into my heart..... will you promise to stay? ~Sue~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I enjoyed reading your poem Parker...James |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sea, thank you. James, thanks. Parker |
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