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fractal007
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0 posted 2001-04-10 04:48 AM


This is a description of the moon, which I have been able to see from my kitchen window for some time tonight, lol.  Just thought it might be a good idea to capture it's rather imposing presence in a poem while I had the chance.  Hope you all like it.




Mournful gaze from over trees
Bright and cold, the face of old
Clouds attend thine own great seas
Shapes of clouds, shapes of trees
Mournful gaze casts all in sorrow dark...

"If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh"

-- Magus

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1 posted 2001-04-10 08:53 AM


Actually Frac, I think this is fantastic!  The altered length of the last line was brilliant!  It really gave an eerie note to end the poem on, very well done!
~Allan

The sun was born, so it shall die. ~VNV Nation, "Further"

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2 posted 2001-04-10 11:07 AM


I thought you did great. The style wasn't of preference, but that's all a matter of opinion. The poem itself was simply great. I really enjoyed it and think you're a very talented writer.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Ina
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3 posted 2001-04-10 12:20 PM


as the boys just said, i totally agree. Beautiful powerful poem!!!
regina

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4 posted 2001-04-10 03:31 PM


This is a beautiful description of the orb that hangs over us all at night. You have a wonderful way with words, and I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing.

"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel."-Machiavelli

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5 posted 2001-04-10 03:32 PM


This poem really impressed me, frac!  After I read it, I sat there imagining what the poem said... it was great!  Excellent job!

--Marie

"Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul."  --Emily Dickinson

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6 posted 2001-04-20 11:44 AM


Excellent post my friend.  I think this is the first time I've read a poem of yours that's not about war    Thanks for sharing.  Keep it up

"So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this give life to thee."  W.S.

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