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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-05-08 08:23 PM

Oh but to find the solitude of
a calming breeze across the plain of my
heart in hurried beat.

To quell the tide and torrent of moments
yet to be felt, unseen in the darkness of
the misty fog of tomorrow.

Still...
the rocks fall around me, as pebbles
slip and slide beneath a foundation of
maturity shaken ever so slightly by
what is yet or again. For yet resides
in the darkest recesses of a long sigh,
a tremor of speech, a journey into
a tunnel carved from one’s own life.

Might the light brighten upon the passage
of the last rail at tunnel’s end or will
the blackened plume consume....

Yea...
Though I walk, though I stumble,
though I fall....I shall rise again to face
yet another river of doubt, dam of
worries stifled by the cement wall of
courage wearing against the lapping of
waters unseen.

For at the emerald edge, beyond the
crimson rivulets.....a brighter day
rises on the single shimmering
ray of tomorrow and hope.

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

1 posted 2003-05-08 08:29 PM

Barry, what a beautiful write. I'd pick a favourite line, but, the entire poem is powerful, so inspiring. This is a keeper

Melissa

Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-05-08 08:29 PM

Wonderful write full of courage and hope Barry!
Very much enjoyed..a keeper for my library.
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2003-05-08 08:55 PM

And it is hope that fuels us...
Perfect. TD

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-05-08 09:21 PM

"Mag"nifico! Bravissimo! Kiss the mirror for me! Impressive! Gawd you're good! No, you are downright Tony the Tiger grrreeeeeeaaaaat! This, my dear poet friend, is coming home with me! Thank you for the present!

Warm hugs,
EA

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

5 posted 2003-05-08 09:46 PM

Barry,

This is wonderful. Quietly powerful in strength, hope and courage...

Enjoyed greatly,

Hugs, Pat

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

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

6 posted 2003-05-08 10:38 PM

Oh but to find the solitude of
a calming breeze across the plain of my
heart in hurried beat.

Me too Barry...me too. This is a great poem and going directly into my library. Be well my friend. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-05-08 11:41 PM

Yea...
Though I walk, though I stumble,
though I fall....I shall rise again to face
yet another river of doubt, dam of
worries stifled by the cement wall of
courage wearing against the lapping of
waters unseen.

For at the emerald edge, beyond the
crimson rivulets.....a brighter day
rises on the single shimmering
ray of tomorrow and hope.

Dear friend, this has to be a

It's so beautiful.

"To be in love with love is truly to love".....by Paladin
~with heart hugs from Ethel__GG~

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2003-05-09 04:00 AM

ah Barry, you know just what I needed

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

9 posted 2003-05-09 01:10 PM

Magnus~
The title summoned me in ...

THIS -

'Still...
the rocks fall around me, as pebbles
slip and slide beneath a foundation of
maturity shaken ever so slightly by
what is yet or again.'

told me why~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

10 posted 2003-05-09 04:31 PM

The emerald edge
holds so much promise,
promise me
you'll not let go
of the vision,
not just yet.

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

11 posted 2003-05-09 10:40 PM

Magnus...Beautiful as the jewel. Loved the way you wrote this. Spoke to my heart and left a lingering whisper on my soul. ***Ivy Rose

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

12 posted 2003-05-09 11:19 PM

(smiles) Yes indeed, sweet friend, don't stare into the abyss but rather dive in yourself and see the pearls you can uncover deep in the coral! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is wonderfully honest, 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***

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

13 posted 2003-05-10 11:43 AM

NICE WRITE

Startime55
Member Elite

since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

14 posted 2003-05-10 01:06 PM

There is always a tomorrow at the river's emerald Edge....The future cannot be predicted and may hold much magic for all of us....This poem flows into the heart and soul giving hope and love a gentle caress....I love it...

QjQ
Member Elite

since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

15 posted 2003-05-10 01:32 PM

nice write and thoughts

It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you.

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

16 posted 2003-05-10 02:14 PM

Beautiful piece Magnus so good to see your words

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