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Be Still, Orpheus!
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Be Still, Orpheus! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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During recent descent into my innermost well, I heard Orpheus' orchestra tuning up in Hell. Death beat drumrolls, fear filled flutes rising to the surface, fighting for space to line my face with new furrows of soulful sorrows. Be still, Orpheus! My ears and heart are full, as is my smile. For Cupid's golden arrow filled with wondrous Starlight has captured this maiden, and it is to his tune I shall dance soon, 'neath purple mountains Rockies majesty under golden moon, this very July. Be still, Orpheus! For I am more Psyche than Eurydice, and I shall wantonly sing, dance and play in merriment today, for 'tis LOVE that dwells within the deepest wells of my heart and soul. Be still, Orpheus! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
During recent descent into my innermost well, I heard Orpheus' orchestra tuning up in Hell. Death beat drumrolls, fear filled flutes rising to the surface, fighting for space to line my face with new furrows of soulful sorrows. Be still, Orpheus! Why's it so scary just to be happy and hope, sometimes? I know exactly what ya mean, Kacy (if that's what ya mean....lol) Desperate for changing |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey there, Duncan. Thanks for reading and commenting. It can be scary to delve into a new relationship, but I'm not really afraid. In this poem, I tried to show an inner struggle between Orpheus/Fear/Sadness and Cupid/Love/Happiness, with Cupid winning this time. Maybe I rushed this one to post. LOL, I am running out of time, as I only have less than three weeks left before my computer and ISP disappear, and I fly away from here (on a plane, no wings or halo)....You can laugh now. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Kacy...I KNEW you had no wings or halo, 'cause no angel could've been so instrumental in hooking up Tracey and me. lol You're not scared, not at all? I'm impressed! btw...are you going to keep 'midnitesun'? I hope so. (Just me, I hate change...lol) And you'll be reconnected in Colorado,,,,,I hope!!!??!!!! Desperate for changing |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Duncan, I will reconnect in CO, but not right away, it may take a couple of months. I'll repost as midnitesun, but with a new email address. Of course I am a little nervous about the move in general. I have nothing lined up job wise, only a couple of possibilities. Am I insane? Maybe. But I've done this so many times in my life where I've just suddenly moved, that one of my aunts nicknamed me Gypsy girl. The rough edges of moving always seem to smooth out in time, and I'm positive they will again. When there is a truly special person like Jaime waiting for you at your destination, there really aren't any obstacles to overcome. At least, that's how I feel. But the scariest part is going back to a big city. I've been in a fairly rural setting for six years, and Denver is major metro. GULP! Thanks for being such a good friend here, hope things work out for you and Tracey. I care about both of you. My last day to post will probably be June 14, unless I sneak in with a temporary alias.  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Midnite I enjoyed the poem and the internal conflict is a nice touch! I didn't realize you were moving from mystery land further south. I realize by reading the replies that you have someone waiting at your destination.... I wish you the best and will look forward to your return here. Because of my work I miss a lot of time here and so I don't know everything that's going on!! However, when I do have time to spend here (it comes in clumps) I really appreciate the closeness of so many of the members! Have a nice day and an excellent future.... bye for now "Gypsy Girl" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
My ears and heart are full, as is my smile. For Cupid's golden arrow filled with wondrous Starlight has captured this maiden, and it is to his tune I shall dance soon, 'neath purple mountains Rockies majesty under golden moon, this very July. ============================ Orpheus never had a chance  very cool poem and analogy Kacy... very cool journey you are about to take... add my best wishes to the list. Go for it girlie  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Wow I missed something BIG, evidently. Congrats on you and Jaime, and may it be perfect and wonderful, and nothing but cupid. Yes, Orpheus should stand back. Sandra |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Hey! Glad I heard all this...had no idea, and you weren't even going to tell me goodbye? Good Luck in every way my friend, and I mean that from the depths of me...be looking forward to seeing/reading/hearing you again.... jwesley |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 WOW!!! Oh my gosh, I just love how you always depict things, sweet friend, I can't wait till you come out in July, for I would love to visit you if possible too! (big hugggsssssss) I wish you and Jaime the best, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
JM, LOL at your poor Orpheus reply. Thanks for your reply. Sandra, Cupid rules, Orpheus drools. (New age mythology.) jwesley, thanks, I'll only be gone for a short while. Noah, it's a deal. |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
As I recall, You have lived in the UK and you are in Alaska now and will soon move to Denver Co. WOW, you really deserve the nickname Gypsy... really wish you and Jamie the best... Orpheus needs to sit down now.... And I have some duct tape for the dear too..... Hear Orphy..... I am glad Cupid won this one... another notch in his little quiver....LOL LOVE, light and peace, Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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Mystic Mystron Member
since 2002-02-15
Posts 69North York .Ontario |
I just had too post a reply, i know what you are going through Midnitesun About 3 yrs ago i decide to move from Acton Ontario ( near Toronto) to Windsor Ontario to be with my girlfriend ( now my wife magicmystery) i too had few if no job oportunities. It was a struggle but LOVE prevailed. I was scared when i first moved leaving all my freinds of 10+ yrs behind. Well now i have new friends and a Loving Wife and her charming young boy. So here i am now happily married and a father. Thank you for a lovely poem. Thank you Cupid for bringing love birds together. Love will pevail. Your Friend Wilfred You are a good poet as soon as you try to reach others with your words. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sherry and Wifred, thanks! What a magical couple you two make! We are lucky to have both of you here. Thank you for your wonderful replies. Orphy..LOL at the modernized nickname, very cool. Sherry, I lived in the Middle East, but never UK, though I have part of my ancestry from merry ol England. Yup, once a gypsy soul, always a gypsy soul. And now, the Colorado Rockies, where I think I'll hear Denver singing in the wind. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
"Colorado Rocky mountain high" in store for you I loved the piece and the love story, too. Godspeed and best of luck to you both Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
hey, if he won't be still, I got some nice strong rope and dirty gym socks to stuff him with...*wg* Loved it KC!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Interloper, thank you. And for some reason I was humming that tune in my sleep last night. Dulcinea, dirty gym sox?? You are too much. Does your shadow give you that much resistance, you have to tie him up/down? |
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