Open Poetry #21 |
Memorial Verses of Desire |
Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Memorial Verses of Desire ~*~ “…When Byron’s eyes were shut in death we bow’d our head and held our breath He taught us little; but our soul Had felt him like the thunder’s roll.” Mathew Arnold, 1850 ~*~ And I perhaps in little verse Would spend my life in full rehearse To come around, then come again To leave a sense of where, and when. Would I so live memorial? Better still to live before funeral Flowers would grace my grave To spend more than that to save, To spend words of valued trust And let not this good pen rust; Perhaps I am not a sage grown white But by Truth I shall pen some light For I would take the darkest chill Thus lend to life a sunbeam’s thrill, To fill one’s soul with purest beam, To give one cause to hold a dream. For I read Arnold’s penned poem, Prayed to the poets bon homme As it struck me while night did fall That I might write, beyond the pall. ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 25 June 2002 |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kari, you may not write beyond the pall but your writing will be remembered by many on this side of the veil and yes, we would say there is a sense of permanency in this wirter's works. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
I do hope that you will write eternally!!! Shenachie |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
Sunshine, You could warm the darkest night. I'm lovin' it. Kris your 100grit love is smoothing my soul |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! Yes, to commemmorate someone is such a wonderful feeling and to commemorate oneself it helps to write on so then you and your whole coterie of loved ones will always know exactly who you are and every memorial will be filled with so much to share and cherish! (sigh) Your words reflect those of Matthew Arnolds so well, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Here's to your beautiful work, Karilea... ~ hugs to a great poet Lyra |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you for this great expression Mind at work in endless session See the words of full confession Seeking the tools of fine expression Thank you for this display of your desires..and for the kind words on "meter methods". I look forward to enjoying this group. ps..sometimes..when the syllabification (emphasis) is important..memorial and funereal fit together.. Your use here was fine..just a tip for a future poem. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
You have left, and will continue to leave, a wonderful legacy with your marvelous work. Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea...you and your work are both beautiful!! ~hugs~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Bon mot, bon chance. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kethry, kind of you to think so, from your thoughts to everyone's heart, hey? Simply trying to express what I believe every writer thinks, from time to time, yes?... Bridget, between you and me, we shall see if the flame lives on, yes? Yes! Kris, I'm trying to! Again, welcome to Passions!... Thank you for reading, Noah! Hearthugs from Marge...can't get much better'n that "Clink" to the tribute, Madame Chipmunk.... KayJay, thank you for the pointers...never fear to leave your wisdom behind in a response, y'hear?...thank you! Interloper, I will continue to make sure I don't let you down...thank you!... Enchantress, you're the one with the lovely in all .. name, poetry, heart... Richard, merci... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea: "For I would take the darkest chill Thus lend to life a sunbeam’s thrill, To fill one’s soul with purest beam, To give one cause to hold a dream." and indeed you do! Beautifully! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
You'll be remembered for more than the words you write, Karilea. You're a fine person, too. |
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TwoHeartsOnePen Member
since 2002-06-07
Posts 60state of determination |
You write sooo wonderfully. It captures a part of my soul. Distance is the prison for our bodies, but no prison could weaken our passion. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I hope we have many more decades of treasures from your pen before we need to worry about your memorial. *G* But never doubt your legacy... some of your words are already imprinted on this heart... but they'll scoot over to make room for more. *S* Beautiful work, Sunshine! *S* |
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