Shooting The Bird (Incantations of Poe) Duet with ThisDiamond

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-10-03 10:40 PM

Frost upon the moonbeam thickly made the sight so very dreary
as the steps of man were clearly discerned beyond the wooden rail.
Tis this the night of dead walking beyond our realm in silent stalking
till the shadows were then talking as cold blood ran in faces pale.

A sound of flight, of wings so black, did raise the hairs upon one's back
And had I then had courage lacked, the fence would stand behind me then.
For darkened wings did surely bring from our lips a most hellish sing
As we scurried from the ghoul's sting till once again we knew not when

Our hasty run’s scattered scurry did make these trembling legs hurry
while our speech was weak and slurry, as we left them the grim and gore
This nightly flight chuckling frightened when he swooped to then enlighten
till my gun's bead his sight within, a sly grin, muttering........nevermore.

Fog to bead the skin in sweat, a chill of fear in shivers met
To dream again of blackened wing, of swooping, scary, frightening thing
All haste toward home to fly my own, each tree to moan, each breeze now blown
Mystified by what I'd seen, petrified to silent scream...try as I might escape redeem

And almost home, to see the light of window warm to quell my fright
Above my head within the dark, the beat of wings in darkness stark
I turned again and fired blind, to stop the flurry in my mind
Before my feet fell from the sky, the blackened form from fathoms high

Again to flinch, again to stir...I closed my eyes in rampant blur
And lifted up to soar again, straight to my stance in war like send
I turned to run to no avail, the ravens wing a lance to sail
Before I knew what might be done...my time was through...a hit and run

Copyright 2002/Magnus and ThisDiamond

[This message has been edited by Magnus (10-03-2002 10:41 PM).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2002-10-03 10:46 PM

Oh my gosh!!

You guys do this so well...the duet...and this one is masterfull! Now, how am I supposed to sleep after reading that, I ask you?

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-10-03 10:46 PM

"Again to flinch, again to stir...I closed my eyes in rampant blur
And lifted up to soar again, straight to my stance in war like send
I turned to run to no avail, the ravens wing a lance to sail
Before I knew what might be done...my time was through...a hit and run"

WOW!!! Oh my gosh, I just love how you both seem to think inversely feel had Edgar shot that raven and set himself free of the epitaph that always haunted him in his mind! (big hugggssssss) You bring him great justice, sweet friends, I love this, this is a true keeper, we all love you both so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry and Kathleen, thank you both for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-03-2002 10:57 PM).]

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

3 posted 2002-10-03 10:49 PM

Barry - you two are very good together. Like the write and everything about it...

BC

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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-10-03 10:55 PM

My gosh you two!! It's about my bedtime!
Your timing is perfect..now I'll have to sleep with the lights on!
Fantastic duet from the two of you!
~Hugs to you both~

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

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2002-10-03 11:04 PM

Nancy, Bill, Noah and Martie.....sorry if
we cause a few NIGHTmares....just hug the
pillows a little tighter....

Kathy, dear one...thank you for your time,
your patience and faith in my ability to
find a few humble words to write with your
truly inspiring words of your own....

Always a pleasure....

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

6 posted 2002-10-03 11:11 PM

This was a fun stretch of the imagination...brought forth a life of it's own. Always a pleasure to write with such a savy and dignified poet.
Hail Magnus...Cohort of Poe!
ThisDiamond

Tammy Blessing
Member

since 2002-08-26

Posts 366
PA

7 posted 2002-10-03 11:27 PM

Everyone has gone duet happy lately!! Can't say that I'm not impressed though. Great write you two! I think this is going to become an EPIDEMIC!!
Tammy

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