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"Worth Under Harlequin Cloth"
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"Worth Under Harlequin Cloth" |
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Second Self Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 15 |
"Worth Under Harlequin Cloth" Again. He's open. Then writes - while wallowing in strives for lucidity. An attempted mess to wipe this clear. The handed down, finger smudged, life in mirror. He views the tent in cloth of harlequin diamond. Formed around his skeleton, flesh, and soul by nail. The crowd gathers to gaze on the many splendors within. He displayed great feats both magical and eloquent. Made their eyes wide and smile’s greater. So daring then, a gentleman, a gem spotlight lit. To his future self, this warning not threat. Accolades fade and the night’s applause dulls. The years pass, the spark dims, and this act resolves. To his future self, this warning not threat. Beware the quick disrespect and knee jerk blasphemy. Your genuine partner gone - no choice but to rekindle false harmony. He sighs at father’s kindness - and word, “unique”. And the talks of destiny by mother, but his, only if alone. Loving and polite, but their misinformed. He's more, than is shown. Wow... he dazzles once more. The cliché in fruition? Can it be the act of self pity so high in the air? It can’t be. The audience has gone. - Alone. - Laughing in his own company. Then, Out of nowhere, One faint glint, One tinniest of sparks, Ignites accord. This time to burn the memories clean. The flame burns white and kindled the harlequin cloth to crisps. The ties that bound now snap. And the nails hold not. He bites his tongue and performs pretend. But this severs and seals his disgust in juice. He’s closed... Again. "www.miserymadebeautiful.com" [This message has been edited by Second Self (05-15-2003 11:37 PM).] |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
"Your genuine partner gone - no choice but to rekindle false harmony." so sad yet your poetry is like silk welcome to the pages of...blue...h |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (sigh) This is such a poignant and powerful debut, sweet friend, this sure impacted me as a reader to wonder how many layers of veils we tend to wear and how thick they can be and when we really know ones true complexity! This is powerful, sweet friend, I love it! Welcome to Passions, sweet friend, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, 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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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Incredible writing welcome to PIP |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
This is really very, very good! A superb write, indeed! Your first post, but I doubt this is your first poem. If this is representative of your pennings, I'd wish to read more...thanks, ~wranx "The shortest distance between two points is.....sometimes intolerable" |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
perhaps he can spit that disgust out and be open once more this is awesome welcome  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Second Self An intense read and an amazing look into... Welcome to Passions! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Second Self: striving for lucidity . . . goodness brilliant entrance if this is your first post I am truly on the edge for the next Welcome to PIP! you will love it here and this IS quite amazing xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (05-16-2003 05:49 PM).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I always enjoy a poem that forces me to read it more than once - This one surely qualifies... Thank you... Welcome to Passions in Poetry - This is a wonderful place where you'll surely find a comfy niche. Settle in and enjoy... Check your email for a special greeting...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Second Self ~ Welcome aboard this Passionate family! What a fine entrance you have made! I'll have Seconds please!--and thirds and fourths and fifths...! Warm welcoming hugs, Earth Angel |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Fantastic entrance you have made! I look forward to seeing more of your work. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Welcome to Passions. A strong entrance. Look forward to reading your works. ThisDiamond |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is a very impressive entrance here. I admit, there are so many allusions I can find, I found myself spinning, but then I thought of the Harlequin Cloth reference, and nodded, smiled and thought, "touche'". Welcome to Passions! I too, look forward to reading more of your work! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As Wranx and others have said, perhaps your first post here, but scarcely your first poem. Welcome to Passions. Count me as one in a long line of "impatient readers", as I am looking forward to your next post! Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? [This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-17-2003 07:58 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wiping my eyes going back in for a second read. WELCOME. So much imagery, so many thoughts hiding "Under Harlequin cloth"  glad you have joined our home |
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Second Self Junior Member
since 2003-05-15
Posts 15 |
Hey thanks everybody, I'm glad you like it. |
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