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Slumber's Silence
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Slumber's Silence |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Each step taken, one cautiously forward followed by one rapidly back. Trust me, echoing through a mind as a heart beats rapidly in cautious drumming. Each word said, skewed, turned against as cautious smiles and worried eyes cast upon the scene, one played countless times. The Quest..... As does the fawn, hiding among the reeds, tall grasses hiding worried eyes. Eyes that fail to blink for fear of being seen or worse, being sounded out and found to be... afraid. Always skeptical, the guard posted at the gates of chaste, the gates of one’s heart. As ears hear the same cliches, the same lines of the conquest. Sabers rattling as minds whirr, ever defensive, wishing to be free, to smile, to trust. Come to me, the spider whispers to the fly. For I am thy guardian, my hunger sated by countless other more formidable creatures. Come to me, I comfort...I shall keep the hounds away as the baying warns the fox to hide.... Thee woman, most beautiful.... Frail of body, yet strong of will, of mind. Rest on the shoulder of trust. Fear not the web of deceit. For the cub rests among the reeds as a lioness sleeps peacefully, knowing the prize is safe yet one more day.... [This message has been edited by Magnus (11-12-2002 10:32 AM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A captivating work here Barry. Familiar in it's woven meanings...very pleasing to the reader on a quest. Smiles from ThisDiamond |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVO!!! Outstanding poetry, Barry. I will stash this safely, amongst the other tall grasses. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Magnus, Unless I highlight the entire poem, there are simply too many lines, which I love, to point out. This is a treasure! Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What safety there is in this protected slumber! Cor |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry...You are a man with amazing writing talent! Into my library his gem goes! ~Hugs~ ~Let your heart guide you... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Magnus...this is good. Very good. More. . . . . . please. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (11-12-2002 01:33 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Barry, how much I loved this. Your words always enthral me. Huggles, Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, Well done you did it again, enjoyed. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
A fated quest, with power in the write. How wonderful! Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Barry, this is fabulous, sweet friend, you speak of a whole menagerie here, the beginning of the poem reminded me of Jewett's "The White Heron" and the decision to be secluded or open in the face of nature or with man, as the end wrapped a wonderful love poem! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, I love it, 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..." |
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