Open Poetry #14 |
One Wish Granted .................... ( from # 8 ) |
Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
One Wish Granted ~~~ Entranced before the window arms outstretched ... but resting on its' frame The only sound that falls to ear from a pendulum's rhythmic swing ~ A gentle flame sends ghostly shadows that dance to silent notes Entwined in scents from fireside inlaid with cherry smoke ~ They said she would appear this night as all the stars align I drank their potion said the chant Still dispirited counting time ~ The hour's close near darkest night a looking glass beside me hand crafted by the little folk ornate with sprigs of ivy ~ Enchanted ... yes ... they cannot lie my wish they guarantee Their word's been kept since dawning time One minute more ... we'll see ~ A deafening thunder breaks the still as lightning strikes the yard From gentle breeze to baleful gale " They've got my attention Lord ! " ~ The ancient mirror begins to glow as the clock counts off the trials My heart explodes beneath my chest with the force of a billion smiles ~ " Take my hand ... while the clock still strikes " your voice pleads ... from inside To my surprise I reach within with both arms open wide ~ Your loving touch and I'm pulled through time to your kiss oh ... sweet embrace A whirling swirling rainbow ride as the tears roll down my face ~ " To the end of time ... I beg of you Never leave these loving arms " ~ " But there's one more task you must fulfil if you wish to win my charms " ~ With sprawling thud ... I hit the grass spinning senses in a daze A newborn sunlight warms my face sparkling air helps lift the haze ~ "Such marvels cast this wondrous world" your voice sings with a smile ~ ... " You must catch me " ... rings your taunting laugh from a glade nearly half a mile ~~~ © by Rex Allen McCoy 2000 |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Rex, I must have missed this in #8....so am very, VERY pleased that you took time to repost this...treasure.... |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Wow...... I wasn't there at Open #8.......but I'm surely glad that I'm here now to read this lovely magical piece...... Thank you for reposting it.... ************************** It's only me.......only me |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
OHHHH, my you do weave your words superbly, this was captivating from beginning to end. Enjoyed! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very nicely woven..with a hint of sureal mystery...which in and of itself speaks of love... an enjoyable read..that left me wistful and quiet.. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I remember it, Rex...one of my favorites of yours! Thanks so much for the repost...(ah..those were the good ole days...lol) HUGS! |
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