Open Poetry #22 |
Undone |
Pell Member
since 2001-09-16
Posts 134Pacific NW |
An awkward man, a man askew The sort one might give no thought to Chanced from park bench perch to view Beauty, paused, while passing through "Oh!" thought he, with smile sublime "By graceful wit and grand design I`ll charm this beauty, make her mine! (could I but leave my bashful clime)". As he pondered what to say Mused on words to melt and sway Another simply `seized the day' -scooped Beauty up and flew away His hopeful melody unsung The man bereft, all drained and wrung Turned squinting at the setting sun To mask a tear of things undone. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
His hopeful melody unsung The man bereft, all drained and wrung Turned squinting at the setting sun To mask a tear of things undone. Tis why we must always "sieze" the moment for just that quickly it is gone. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, such a sad write. But, well done and I enjoyed reading!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You so poignantly expressed how one should "Carpe diem!"---Latin for "Seize the Day" Earth Angel |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Ah, the dead poets would be so proud of this! A truly touching poem with sage advice thrown in. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Pell All too true, very good write, enjoyed the read. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Very well done, indeed! I love it Strike while the iron is hot ... oh, wait, that's branding a cow ... Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Pell Member
since 2001-09-16
Posts 134Pacific NW |
WhiteRose: I agree completely, living without taking chances is not living at all. Thanks for reading. Chris: aww don`t let it get you down Nice to see you, glad you liked. Earth Angel: Many thanks for your kind words. VAS: Dead poets um...dead physically or literally lol? Thanks. (hiding under the covers reciting "I don`t believe in ghosts..") Seymour: Very nice to see you as well, Pleased you enjoyed. Interloper: mmm make mine medium-rare please Thanks. |
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