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Arrows By Any Other Aim |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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Fossils for eons preceeding seed of man "Queen of flowers" provided too a thorn, three thousand years dried writ of Sumerian before The Son's mock corona was worn, riparian, in swamp and desert bask Egyptian tombs have yield wreaths of damask, in festivals from sacred to profane, Rosa Sancta (by any other name) grace cherub hands, harlot's ankles tattoo, give crimson notice to the hungry swain so roses brighten but they wither too. Though chance, all life is seeded in innocence neutral earth receives in nature's soil, whether the seed just thorns or blooms flower'd scents perceives if rain's a bane or Sun's to broil and if there's peace in dark or Love in light, or fears the shadow of the Monarch's flight for perfect in creation is the seed and righteous is the growth it should accede, each season's call more beauty it renew and not be smothered by dark evil's weed so roses brighten but they wither too. Despite all the dirt we use to bury it o'er time the truth's a wind which bares the facts, given enough seasons we're Iscariot near death life's bigotries viewed parallax, though all along our hearts knew what was right the drawing darkness keens the mind's hindsight as drowning men's lives they visualize our shadowed waning days we scrutinize, at twilight's honest search so much we rue, in late soliloquy apologize so roses brighten but they wither too. The 1st fossil record of a rose is 3.5 million years old. "Queen of flowers" was coined by Sappho in her "Ode To The Rose" circa 600 B.C. 1st writen record of roses was 3,000 years ago in modern day Iraq (Sumerians) riparian is that fertile land adjacent to a river or lake. swain is a suitor and parallax is the altering of perception by the slightest change in perspective. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb [This message has been edited by RSWells (edited 11-12-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Richard, This had almost a Shakespearian theme to it. I don't really know why, can't put my finger on it but it read like it to me. Could you kind of make those roses last as long as you could  Kathleen |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A bed full of roses requires plenty of manure. And God knows, there is a ton of it available everwhere, enough to plant roses 'round the world. Dig deep, double deep. But don't forget to water them well, from the deepest, freshest Wells. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Temporary...but beautiful..made timeless by the adoration and fondness of glance..and by your words. Sincerely, Regina |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Vast epochs cast as fossiled specks in time, Striated tombs interred throughout the world Lend touchstone sediments to advent's kind. Thenceforth anon wends evolution's change; As harbinger, the nascency of life, Foretold of destinies fulfilled today Temporal world yields pendency to life; Millenniums' change plenary in kind. Man's day a flicker in senescent time. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Oh Man....no fair--- NAN said what I was gonna say!!ROFLMAO what? well she did...REALLY!!   ok ok...in my dreams I know... I have to go look up all the big words in both poems LOL........ Once again your cadence and vocabulary impress Richard...as does your poetic wit and wisdom...this all of your work has that edge and depth to it that I have come to enjoy so. "Though chance, all life is seeded in innocence neutral earth receives in nature's soil, whether the seed just thorns or blooms flower'd scents perceives if rain's a bane or Sun's to broil and if there's peace in dark or Love in light, or fears the shadow of the Monarch's flight for perfect in creation is the seed and righteous is the growth it should accede, each season's call more beauty it renew and not be smothered by dark evil's weed so roses brighten but they wither too." ============================ what a very cool verse .... wonderful language and poetic phrasing as well as employ of imagery ... excellent writing poet sir... lovely reply verse from Nan too jm You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"for perfect in creation is the seed and righteous is the growth it should accede, each season's call more beauty it renew and not be smothered by dark evil's weed so roses brighten but they wither too." Richard, this is absolutely splendid! Beautiful cadence and rhyme ... the flow was simply magical. Very much enjoyed your use of language, just wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Ah, a walk through history in your words while I opened ancient books to learn of times still buried in the dusts of forgotten people. *sigh* I don't know what to say. This poem is like a discussion, a talk that would go on forever learning and sharing the past today. Magnificent. I loved the walk and will keep this poem, if you do not mind. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
This one makes my imagination run wild! Thanks for sharing, Richard. All writing comes |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Richard, as always after reading one of your writes I am left staring at the screen. You are the most incredible writer! Not to mention the vocabulary! Keep my dictionary handy when your name pops up! Excellent! ~Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well, well, well if this isn't the most beautiful thing next to a rose, I don't know what is. I enjoyed the comments left by our resident poets as I did this beautiful poem. There is not much to add to the comments above, except keep them coming Richard, as you are in a class all by yourself. Your poetry is as intricate, complex and so much like the individual you are, and speaks your heart! (hugs) ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Write like this and you shall always have a faithful reader... a true talent... well done! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I think I'll just say "WOW" and leave it at that. Thanks for sharing what is obviously a lot of thought, hard work and creativity. I bow to you and yours. Peace! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Missing poetry of this calibre I tell you! Happy New Year Richard. Carpe' Diem |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Richard...sure wish you would grace us with more poetry!!  |
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