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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-09-13 04:20 PM


This gift, given but for a microcosm of time...
The steadiness of the heart, the pen unwavering.
Words which fell from the skies onto the earth
Words of truth, heart, dreams...and more...

Yet, now with each passing hour, each moment
the steadiness fails, the ink dries in meaningless
scribble born of the blindness of old age...

I can only feel the page, knowing not what might
be upon the parchment meant for love...for life.
Each labored stroke, each dot, each blackened line
all unseen...only hoped to be as the mind has seen.

My hands now shriveled beyond recognition,
fingers clutching as if paper wadded for the trash.
The shakes of disease bringing forth the tremor
that brought the death, early as it is...to my minds
ability to express....my heart no longer bleeds...

Through the hands of a son, a knowing son,
one who has read, has felt and seen all that I
am, all that my heart has held and shared...
Through his hands I write my last words...

And, ‘pon the morrow at break of day,
at rise of a waiting sun, he shall write...
Writing the memory of us, of him, of
our love, his love, my love, theirs....

And on that morn, a new star, unseen..
Shall be born as an old star fades from
darkened skies, to shine not again...
To write...  Nevermore....


Huh?  Is this a challenge here?  If not,  oh well..
I'll just write anyway...and so be it...


[This message has been edited by Magnus (09-13-2002 07:41 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-09-13 04:25 PM


"And, ‘pon the morrow at break of day,
at rise of a waiting sun, he shall write...
Writing the memory of us, of him, of
our love, his love, my love, theirs....

And on that morn, a new star, unseen..
Shall be born as an old star fades from
darkened skies, to shine not again...
To write...  Nevermore...."




(smiles) Oh my gosh, I LOVE IT, I too have heard of this challenge off Mutingtons Meadow, again you soar with the spirit of the raven in timeless classic quill! (big hugggssssss) This is powerfully heartwrenching, sweet friend, 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

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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2 posted 2002-09-13 04:49 PM


This is quite beautiful, and heart breaking too.

Nan(Pilgrim variety)

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3 posted 2002-09-13 04:53 PM


For poetry to breath the life of the emotion, a patient hand must steer the heart to the paper...A lot to be said for experience.  Such a gracious and gentle pulse will forever bleed the heart of this poet Magnus.  ThisDiamond

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4 posted 2002-09-13 06:33 PM


Barry

What a beatuiful thought...to be able to pass on your ability as a writer to your son.  Sad, but beautiful.  

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5 posted 2002-09-13 07:04 PM


This is touching and lovely Magnus. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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6 posted 2002-09-13 07:43 PM


Magnus
I've seen the most beautiful blooms on a desert cactus. This write reminds me of one.

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7 posted 2002-09-13 08:01 PM


Beautiful yet achingly sad Barry.
So perfectly penned.
~Hugs & Smiles~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

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8 posted 2002-09-14 03:26 AM


Mangus...Your words are so touching and tell a sad story, but with a happy ending for the son will carry on in the fathers footsteps...Paul
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