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Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

0 posted 2003-07-28 11:30 PM

Beneath a lambent moon of glowing
I sit and hold myself from knowing
all the future that's been showing
by light of silver moon

within the glow of stars in shining
I sit alone, bereft and pining
and know that wisdom is declining -
the piper calls the tune.

Held by the planets all surrounding
and dark of night kept all abounding
I see my end but also founding
of love, as life's great boon

I see the end and clasp it knowing
the moon goes on, still filled with glowing
its gift to me is now bestowing -
a future come too soon.

For I am weary but not ready
My life not spent my flame is steady
and love of life, is wine so heady
while sleep is not yet swoon

so dark the night, I ponder weary
a foretaste of the world made dreary
and morning drifts to find me teary,
a sad and worn buffoon

But sunlight comes, a new day dawning
and I've survived the night till morning
the moon in sleep now sheds its warning
and faith, hot aired balloon

I rise today, the darkness nesting
deep inside, the joy that's cresting
for I have passed the night of testing
atop the dream of rune

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

jaysh
Member

since 2003-04-16

Posts 133
IL, USA

1 posted 2003-07-29 12:02 PM

I love it, you have a good way with words! Keep up the good work!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2003-07-29 12:17 PM

Now that's what I call POETRY! An amazing write!--in both content and form!

EA

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

3 posted 2003-07-29 12:39 PM

I like this one, Keth!! Good rhyme scheme, good words and you tie the thoughts together so nicely....well done!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

4 posted 2003-07-29 12:52 PM

jaysh, thanks it's nice to be read by someone new to my work.

EA, thanks for the capitalisation.

Deer, it's the Vegemite that does it!!

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

5 posted 2003-07-29 01:44 AM

love the articuate rhyme and the message behind...I too lie awake sometimes thinking the best of my earthly joys have already crested
for the thrill of life, it's briefly invested

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-07-29 02:12 AM

I rise today, the darkness nesting
deep inside, the joy that's cresting
for I have passed the night of testing
atop the dream of rune

Kethry, I love the way you rhymed in this
poem. It's just beautiful. Thank you for
sharing with us.

Hugs

Ethel

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2003-07-29 02:34 AM

awesome rhyme scheme and theme here! loved this!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2003-07-29 09:59 AM

But sunlight comes, a new day dawning
and I've survived the night till morning

I've lost count of the years my "sleep" was described as such. *S*

This is superb, lady...

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

9 posted 2003-07-29 10:54 AM

Keth-girlie...your gift of rhyme and cadence makes this moth smile...yes..this is superb, classic poetry...and a delight to read aloud.
Excellent poetess K

"How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you."

LH

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