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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
More of my developing fantasy world. The skylit land is soundless, filled with peace, the unwilling mother to displaced orphaned man. The trees stand tall and proud and never release the deepened shroud from whence we all began. The world-embracing sky, a deepened blue, is but our long forgotten saddened father. The clouds' pointless wanderings slowly ensue, the sun continues his journey, each day a bother. A people of our world's tales and stories are we, a wandering tribe, a wondering nation of lore. Many receive instruction, telling all they see, the journeys of the past and the future's unopened door. I've seen the oldened ones who sailed the stars, the ones who saw with their three glowing eyes. But I see our future saviour who lives in wars, whose father now lies dead we all surmise. He'll stand upon the darkened cliff just past the desperate hour and watch his new creation. He knows not whether this newborn world will last, for he has smashed his foe with every nation. "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 [This message has been edited by fractal007 (01-02-2003 04:32 AM).] |
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Child of the Stars
since 2000-09-07
Posts 1658Ann Arbor, MI |
I think you're trying to trick me into thinking this is about the second coming....evil! This is one of those poems that makes me think, "it's all for...what?" Pretty grounding. I liked your structure, except the flow seemed a little off-beat. Like "unwilling" and "wandering." Whassat, tetrameter? LP? This isn't one of those perfect-meter things, I don't think, so I let it slide.  Overall, a very thinky poem...~Carly "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying, And this same flower that smiles to-day To-morrow will be dying." Robert Herrick [This message has been edited by Child of the Stars (01-04-2003 01:20 PM).] |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
I suppose it is a tetrameter. I must confess, with perhaps a tinge of shame, that I am indeed writing in loose meter. If you look back at my attempts at wholeheartedly writing in perfect iamb or any other meter, you will find that there is good reason for me to start a little more simple like this, lol.  Thanks for the reply. I like your interesting unique reading. Glad my messianic elements were recognizable, lol. I always stick the note at the top when writing about my own world so that people won't think I'm slamming Jesus, or some other messianic religious figure. Rather, I'm slamming my own created messiah, I guess, lol.  "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" |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
I just noticed your last name and have to say that I love it. Can we trade? I like your parallel between a newborn child and the world you describe. An excellent way to add that childish innocence to such a seemingly bleak world... and how you end on that note of uncertainty for the future, that was, well, perfect. This poem impressed me, much more than your other one. This is the kind of dystopian writing that I like to read. Excellent work, mister VanDenBreemen. Parasite It's amazing the effect ice can have on the world. |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Nice... very nice. I agree with Carly, I did think this was referring to Christ, but thanks for clearing that up! Overall, this is a very good piece. The meter isn't strict, but it doesn't take away from your imagery and your depth. Good job.Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.--Jesus Christ |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
Thanks all for the replies. LP, thanks for the comments on my rather lengthy Dutch last name, lol. "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" |
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