Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Gloom of Night

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-10-06 10:32 AM

Within the veil of clinging mist
does lie the fear of walking gloom
A stormy night that does persist
as lightning flashes in the room

What does the night of dark now bring
this dread of what is not once seen.
As winds in gusts the rafters sing
and shutters clash in darkness sheen.

A knock does come upon the door
to bring a start from beating chest.
Who could this be at half past Four?
Can not they see is time to rest?

A shadow falls upon the pane
of window yon beyond the light
As sheets do pelt the pouring rain
upon this dark and dreary night.

A candle’s light is all that stands
betwixt the doom beyond the veil.
As I now sit upon my hands
in hopes the knock will not prevail.

When from the gloom and roaring howl
does come a whispered word to ear.
From deepest part the churning bowel
I listen twice in shaking fear.

Hark! Now shouting again once more
My lips now fail to crest the gale.
Is this that bird of Nevermore?
Or is this just the waiting mail?

The dark does give way to the day
as winds now cease and lie to rest
Was but the mail I hate to say
that put my heart to beating test...

[This message has been edited by Magnus (10-06-2002 10:40 AM).]

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2002-10-06 10:35 AM

Smiling here......I love this Barry. Incredible!!

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-10-06 10:38 AM

Poe returns...
in earnest earned
and dim repast
leaves one is gasp
to tremble before
the knock on door...

Poe returns,
in earnest, burned.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-06-2002 10:39 AM).]

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2002-10-06 10:41 AM

"Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Gloom of Night"

I wish I had mail service that was that reliable! haha

This was a brilliant piece of writing. So gothic, so Poe-ish! Building the suspense--and then the twist!

Linda

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

4 posted 2002-10-06 12:33 PM

Ahhhhh...part one and two..very nice work, Barry!
I enjoyed this much
aloha and hugs,
Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

5 posted 2002-10-06 01:02 PM

Hi Barry, this is so wonderful. You are the second POE.

I can't write these days, so haven't been around much, but I'll be back..
Sandra

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2002-10-06 02:32 PM

Magnus, your work is absolutely WONDERFUL. In this poem, you got me all shivery, and then the mail came. Ha!Ha! I loved it!
Thanks, Ethel
P.S. Maybe I should have made the last poem I posted into two parts.....it is soooo long ( "Some Ways I Love You, Gary" ). I thought about it when I was posting it.

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-06-2002 02:35 PM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2002-10-06 02:54 PM

Astounding writing here m'friend!!
Good stuff Barry.
~Hugs~

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

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

8 posted 2002-10-07 10:43 AM

Me thinks, the poet scares himself! Somehow, amongst the gloom and thunder a smile for the creative genius and the man. ThisDiamond

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

9 posted 2002-10-07 10:52 AM

This is terrific, I enjoyed it.

Pat

without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2002-10-07 11:53 AM

Hey Barry,
Even Poe would like this. Excellent enjoyed.

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

11 posted 2002-10-07 04:18 PM

Barry, what a great story, magnificent. Write on!!

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star,

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

12 posted 2002-10-07 07:30 PM

Hello Barry

Once again you have left us in awe at your powerful words and amazing images.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

The Crimson Knight
Member

since 2002-09-16

Posts 57
Reno, NV

13 posted 2002-10-07 07:34 PM

Good write, remind me to not be a mailman

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

14 posted 2002-10-08 10:00 AM

I was drawn in from the first line and only stopped for breath as the wind died down. *S* This is excellent... I greatly enjoyed!

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

15 posted 2002-10-08 10:21 AM

with the impeccable flavor of Poe
you have truly made this riddle go!!!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

16 posted 2002-10-08 10:43 AM

Edgar Allen Toe is my cousin.....good job Maggie...!!!!!!!!!

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