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ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

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my own state

0 posted 2002-01-03 08:29 PM

A fair lady has brought me to your court
I come form another planet of sorts;
seasoned in idiomatic expressions, imagery and puns,
experienced in tieing up words so their messages come undone.

I stand before you, my sword laid down at your feet
'tis the way strangers from unknown lands call to speak
my ear, 'lest that be cut from my head by heathen swords
hears of tidings of constructive criticism to look toward.

I kneel, an eager servant known at other poetic peaks
as a defender of the weak and sympathizer of the meek,
given this brief period that I can slay dragons and work your deeds.
allow me at this fair site, to instill courage to your countrymen in need.

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2002-01-03 09:39 PM

This....this is wonderful.

My perception of truth will somehow never quite be the same..and so I write.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-01-03 09:51 PM

Thank goodness for the Lady...we would not have wanted to miss your work...

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

3 posted 2002-01-03 10:01 PM

Martin darling boy didn't i tell you they would be dying for your work here.

This is of course wonderful, I love the imagery in this darling boy utterly first class. Well done

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1

EagleScorpion
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since 2000-03-08

Posts 1644
Here, Now, Forever

4 posted 2002-01-03 10:36 PM

interesting.
My sword is for the poets, and all who read know it,
This sword I grasp in my sweating hand,
Is my beloved, shining, clicking pen.
After the battle is over I shall smile,
For I know I have scored victory for a while.

Love is God. Love is war. Love is what your life is for.

amusemi
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since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

5 posted 2002-01-03 10:39 PM

How wonderfully chivalrous! Great work!

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

6 posted 2002-01-03 11:34 PM

I enjoy your work....wonderful this is...

Greeneyes~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

7 posted 2002-01-03 11:43 PM

I am actually thanking Madame Chipmunk for her introductory to other poetic sites!That was the inspiration.

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

8 posted 2002-01-04 05:19 AM

Martin,
Chivalrous and stunning...but what about me. I'm a lady, I am!
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

9 posted 2002-01-04 12:02 PM

Yes of course Keth, you are and stunning too.
I ought to be inspired to write, by more than one lady? OK. I'll bite on that!

peppermint35
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since 2000-05-28

Posts 1106
Texas, USA

10 posted 2002-01-04 06:47 PM

Wonderful.. a knight in shining light..

I shall keep reading..more and more.. adding this, however, special as it is, to my library..

Pepper
"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

11 posted 2002-01-04 06:59 PM

Martin, Thanks for allowing me to be the inspiration for this poem...and quite a beautiful poem it is, indeed!
Extremely well written.

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

12 posted 2002-01-04 07:08 PM

Very very nice ecrivan, enjoyable read. floria

Lady Lost
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13 posted 2002-01-04 08:54 PM

this is a magnificant .. beautiful. I can pretend I am the Lady.. right?

~beth

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

14 posted 2002-01-04 10:10 PM

Wow, 13 hits for this topic...and it's attracting a bit of attention, I'm impressed!

Think I've caught onto something.

[This message has been edited by ecrivan (01-04-2002 10:12 PM).]

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

15 posted 2002-01-04 11:16 PM

Ecrivan, you are too cool. And the Lady is a treasure we can all thank.

to you and to Madame Chipmunk! I'm happy that you have joined our family.

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

16 posted 2002-01-04 11:20 PM

Thanking you also for venting your point of view on certain political issues during the day..I would do the same. I can only speak
for myself but I believe we are both happy to be aboard this site where we can think with our hearts too!

Jamie
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Blue Heaven

17 posted 2002-01-05 12:59 PM

a nice expression of gratitude done with a near "southern gentlemanly" flair.
enjoyed

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

18 posted 2002-01-05 01:08 AM

Thankyou Jamie,

Southern gentlemanly flair or Shakespearean
twist, as I see it...I am deeply indebted
for the inspiration she brings.

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

19 posted 2002-01-05 08:08 AM

Lay down your sword and pick up that pen... I'm convinced there's more!
Wonderful poem.

Deb

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

20 posted 2002-01-05 11:49 AM

yes the pen has been more efficient than the sword!

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