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A Hoot, A Screech, A Crunch And Crack
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A Hoot, A Screech, A Crunch And Crack |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Gray skies surround the moon of full dim is the glow of night filled skies Feelings strong of this lunar pull quiet surrounds, a lost bird cries Short hairs raise a chill on the back when crickets still a mating call as shadows fade into the black from cloud’s blanket over the ball A single hoo-hoo from an owl unanswered by a sleeping mate A stench off the moor smelling fowl slow creak of a distant iron gate. Flickering flames casting shadows against the dark of lonely night sitting breathless, hugging pillows wide eyes in wait of a fright. A crunch of leaves and crack of twig heart stopping sounds from over there Oh, now I wish I weren’t so big I just wet my pants, I do swear. Running fast, the heart now racing Into the house, slamming the door Ain't gonna look, see what's chasing whispering softly...nevermore [This message has been edited by Magnus (05-11-2002 08:53 PM).] |
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andEmmamakes3 Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 66Kent |
Magnus Hi there it’s Emma here I’m the youngest of Mushy’s daughters. I’ve been trying to join for weeks but not been able too and now I can so I did. Mum will now have to wait her turn patiently. As I’ve had to do for weeks while Krissy has been having fun in the forum. I definitely don’t write poems. I have been an admirer of your writing for simply ages and have finally got the chance to say how much I do love it. Your writing has a mystical quality something very special about it. You are a very good writer.   lots of love Emma Eternity, stands laughing at old time |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh, now I wish I weren’t so big I just wet my pants, I do swear. Running fast, the heart now racing Into the house, slamming the door Ain't gonna look, see what's chasing whispering softly...nevermore I love your new sense of humor, Barry...or maybe its your old sense of humor newly packaged for your poetry.... Whichever it is, its very becoming.  ~laughing hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) WOW!!! I love this, this is both haunting and funny at the same time, your words always are filled with mastery on so many levels! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Hi Emma, Nice seeing you here at Passions.... Your Mum must not be getting any time on her computer now.... But that is OK, for a little while...I can see that she has taught her daughters well how to be polite...and so much more that will be a pleasure seeing here within the blue walls of PiP... Now...you just need to work on your first poem...and then we can say there are three poets in the house!!!! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lyra, I started this poem out in about three directions and didn't have a clue where it was headed until about half way through it.... I was thinking of Poe....and sort of went off on a "dark" tangent... Hugs to you!! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Noah...thanx...I just thought I would do something a little different from my norm. Scuse me while I go change my pants.... LOL! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy oh my goodness this is utterly utterly superb, hah I’m glad Emma has finally gone home and I can get to write on this. Don’t encourage her please, as if I don’t have to fight my eldest daughter for my computer I now have to fight the youngest. Don’t encourage her to write poetry for goodness sake. As always this is seriously good writing. Not that your normal writing isn’t perfection you know it is. But….. Oh how fresh and vibrant this is. I swear I can see you in this vignette. Well done darling boy utterly utterly well done. I really love this from you, write more please, much much more  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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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mushy.....OK....MY lips are sealed and I shall not say another word about the "P" word..... How do you girls do it?.... Will Santa bring another computer to Mushy's clan? Thank you darling girl...I just thought I would do something a little different tonite... Glad U liked...and yes, I will give you EverMore... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry, you didn't!! You did!?  Now you must tell me what you thought it was! heh heh..must have really given you a fright! ~Hugs after you change!~  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nancy, I can't tell you...that would be embarassing for me. What was chasing me, errrr... I don't know, I haven't looked out the door yet...I'm too afraid of what might be out there.... Thanx...HUGS... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Magnus, Aha! I see you have met Quoth - the raven, he is a trickster on dark still nights. Funny poemKeth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Keth....Soooo, that was who/what was making those noises....and being black, blended into the night...Hmmmm...next time I am going to take my shotgun....do a little Raven Nevermore hunting..... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I had to read this to see what it was about. I thought maybe you had taped the sounds my body makes when I wake up in the morning!  Fortunately, I found a very well-done poem instead |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
'Deer... It could have been my bones and joints I was hearing.... Surely you are not OLD enough to experience those minor problems.....???????? Thanx Michael.... I went to my barber yesterday....actually a family styling salon.....oooooooooo... Washed my hair....then cut it....needless to say...didn't take long....HA... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! I've often wondered why we used the phrase "getting a haircut" when, obviously, more than one is being cut. In your case, I understand...  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
spooky, but funny too! nice way you've painted the scene here |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I had to read this one just because it had hoot in the title. What a read...loved it! |
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