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Decaflame
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since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

0 posted 2001-08-27 01:07 PM

A candle, Shakespeare

Upon the write o’er
pen does creep
of Romeo and he
who keeps
the light of love
within his breast,
my dearest sir,
you need some rest…

I allow you, love
this quest you seek
and I arise as
sweet dawn peeks
to see you slumped
o’er the ponder
of quaint rhymes
o’er which you wander

did you think
that I not know
how this desire
within you grows?
how this ink thus
stains your hands?
how written word
your heart commands?

so, should you wake
in deep this night
when black is black
there seems no light
I leave for you
a candle’s gleam
that you might follow
this yellow beam
to one who would
wait for you

a candle, Shakespeare,
for heavens view.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2001-08-27 02:17 PM

Ahhh Deca...your gift of flowing verse
and classic cadence is showcased here...
the language in this is pure poetry...
your talent is illuminated in this flameglow
a beauty...and a keeper.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2001-08-27 02:18 PM

Deca--the gift of light told in such a loving way. Wonderful!

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

3 posted 2001-08-28 10:27 AM

Thank you

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

4 posted 2001-08-28 10:58 AM

               "did you think
                that I not know
                how this desire
                within you grows?
                how this ink thus
                stains your hands?
                how written word
                your heart commands?

                so, should you wake
                in deep this night
                when black is black
                there seems no light
                I leave for you
                a candle’s gleam
                that you might follow
                this yellow beam
                to one who would
                wait for you

                a candle, Shakespeare,
                for heavens view."

Humm very interesting Decaflame ...you have a wonderful touch with this kind of writing!   This is a great thought provoking read!!

citizenx
Member

since 2001-07-31

Posts 189
motorcade

5 posted 2001-08-28 01:36 PM

did you think
that I not know
how this desire
within you grows?
how this ink thus
stains your hands?
how written word
your heart commands?

I wish I was more familiar with the bard's words, sadly he has slipped me by so far.
However, this introduction by pen was wonderful. Beautifully penned, Decaflame.

"the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it has overturned
the order of the soul" leonard cohen

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