Open Poetry #23 |
Of The Fount |
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Life, that elixir of the soul that carries one into the new morn. That bears the trumpet as a tune is sounded. A whisper’s breath upon the leaves of one’s mind.. Give to me that fount where waters flow into the past of one’s age. And give again the step of spring and sprightly, the voice of clear, without the rasp of age. Take from my skin this river of wrinkling that flows endlessly into the darkness of the sleeve as well as the skin that no longer hugs the bone, shows the muscle of youth and vitality...let me breath... Ah, but time does spare no quarter of those who scan the mirror, asking who might be most fair of all? Knowing that the answer lies a stone’s throw away across the muddied waters of then, leaving a breath of here behind.. If my days were numbered that I might know when to share my last sight, the last breath of breathe....the last gasp...Let them be so numbered that I might reach out and touch the face of he who gave me this life....and know there is and ever shall be never ending life....as my sight darkens and my eyes close to the smile of that which I have had....that which I am... That they might drink of the fount as well. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) You speak with such eloquence and clarity in your voice, sweet friend, I am certain that with the youth you hold dear in your heart you will forever croon this life and will metabolize in you! (sigh) Your words inspire us all, sweet friend, God Bless You, 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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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Barry, a most contemplative and melifluous read on a topic that has interweaved my thoughts throughout most of my life. Rest assured that your poetic voice has no rasp... -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write dear Magnus. But, you're just a young pup yet. I enjoyed reading this to-night - thankyou. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Another amazing write m'friend. Enjoyed ever so much. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Ahhh I yearn for the face of God and a new body as well. You wrote it with the magnus passion that makes your qork so endearing. aloha and hugs, my friend, Cher Poetry is: |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I love how you wrote this. It touches me deeply. Thank you for sharing it with us. Warmest regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
Hmmmm..one could drown in the depths of this contemplation..powerful thought in your words! |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Truly Amazing.. I see your ache and yearning for an end and yet wishing for so much more here and now. Even seeing your accepting of the great Creator.. well, I just love it! Always, GG |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ I felt from the title that this would be a well-spring of beautiful thought~ I was right .... lovely~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, Enjoyed this write and read. |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
I am indeed impressed with how perfectly you've weaved this tender lament. Bravo. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Would that be considered a "Water Fount?"......good write Maggie...as you always offer... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Beautiful words of thoughtful inspiration. |
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