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Through Life's Eyes
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Through Life's Eyes |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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In times of old when men were men and women were not always thin In times of bold when maidens dared and love of two was not then shared. A heart did take the way of road as knight did lift such heavy load When maids did watch from balcony and chaste was way of chivalry Beyond the berm and dale and glen await the fight for weary men The foe does reap the life of sword as regions fall not yet explored Before the light of day comes dark a view of struggle glares back stark as crimson waters flow from life and struggles give away to strife These men of old that take the fight in battle waged deep in the night For right of life to just be free as knights of old are meant to be. Upon the wane of moon once high sounds of haunt from lips trembling cry and dead are stacked like cords of wood as lifeless eyes stare from the hood [This message has been edited by Magnus (03-07-2002 05:10 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Wow, this is soooooo hauntingly wonderful, sweet friend, I love the idea of chivalry so so much, though it can indeed have much rage and competition within it! (sigh) May we all revive this concept of comely love within our hearts and feel loves blessings without much pain, sweet friend, this is marvelous, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy I’m utterly utterly in awe of you, how do you do this so well? You truly are a master at these romantic treasures darling boy, I’m really impressed. You’ve written this so well and it’s so very true. Wonderful writing darling heart, truly excellent. Pure romantic magic    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 Luke 2:79 |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write  |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely done Sir Barry...love all your chivalry poems.. Excellent~Lady Victoria~ |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Barry, I like! Such romance I very much enjoyed your words.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh Magnus, this is now one of your best. The rythm and flow and rhyme, it is now one of my favorite. Love the last verse so much. "Upon the wane of moon once high sounds of haunt from lips trembling cry and dead are stacked like cords of wood as lifeless eyes stare from the hood" This is perfectly written, it gets an A+ from me. floria Floria |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ Your poetic talents are pleasingly versatile~ It's always a pleasure to read your quilling~ Enjoyed this one very much~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Magnus Hi there this brilliant I like this a lot. This is so good I can almost smell the battles and see the ladies fluttering around the court prettily. Mind you it’s not hard when there’s 5 castles within 10 miles of here 3 of them practically on our doorstep. Hever Castle the family home of Ann Bolyne Second of Henry VIII wives beheaded Leeds Castle reputedly the most beautiful castle in England and Allington Castle the home of monks since 1300 Definitely the scenery for your wonderful poems. I really do love this one it’s so picturesque  Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Noah, thank you very much, I am pleased that you enjoyed this little piece of history... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Marsha, thank you...I don't know what has happened with me...but this past three days or so...I have just been able to put it all together so very well... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Vandana, your welcome...pleased you enjoyed. Lady Vic. always a smile graces my face with your words...I know you like this style of poetry... Tara, I was beginning to wonder where you were...Now I know...thank you!! Floria, wow! gives my heart a great big tug to read your praise...thank you... Marge...we try...we surely do...thank you as always... Krissy Thank You!! Having been to Edinburough (SPelling??) in Scotland to their castle...was awesome....you are graced with so much history...I envy you!! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully romantic and chivalrous, Barry. I especially loved the first 2 lines. In times of old when men were men and women were not always thin Its too bad that we have such pressure to stay thin now. In the olden times, men liked fatter women because a fat wife was a sign of wealth. I loved the entire poem...you are a genius, Barry. :  I think it would be nice if we could have it like that again because its so much more fun to eat than to diet. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lyra, you are a joy to read and such a trip!!...Thanx much...glad you liked this, and BTW...you are right about the wealth, so different from today, huh?? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry....you just KNOW I love it, eh? Wonderful write here poet sir! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Sometimes all you really wish for... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Nancy, I certainly do KNOW that you do love this....Never a shadow of a doubt in this mind....Glad you enjoyed it.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
..and lo the Knight, he heard the call fair maiden, she watched him stall for want of her? Or desire of right? then the call heard answer of Knight... Keep it up, Magnus...keep it up... |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
I love it. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Heareth softest of thy call Alone 'pon steed doth stall Vow to guard thy maiden fair Lift mine sword, thee I care. Leave me not upon this day for as thy Knight I must say Tis liberty and honor vie with thy heart's soft of sigh. Thank You! Yes, I am...I am...I am.. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this Magnus...charge...James |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Magnus, You show me everytime how amazing a poet you are.I love the chivalry and passion here.Would love to close my eyes and be there.You do it so ell and with so much ease.Great job my dear friend.  Peaches |
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