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Murder of None |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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Just for fun... been too busy to write much lately. Peace - Murder of None ©2003 C.G. Ward silence developed while parting her hair with a remark proving more foolish, than vain. ‘open up your smile,’ she sighed (-again-). I did, but an echo never mirrors fear. oh, for the days of brooding. melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace. - or any other emotion touted by the seven-pm sitcom. so we joined Odysseus and commented on the depths of a nothingness others claimed profound. - sitcom again, I think. oh the joy of complacency... we took a bow, for nothing really, other than a prickle of arrogance striking at the moment of climax. do finales come in threes? it was quiet in the theatre, so she laughed at my tears; seems they didn't mesh with her paradigm... whatever the hell that means. the audience wept, laughed, then rose as one to race for intermittent concessions... sporadic misery. elusive. conclusive. mesmerizing: translucent. kings and queens danced – Tyler took the stage, she evaporated, and I wondered at the beauty of solitude. translucent, I think. rise. bow. depart. as the silent jaws of a dragon crunch the cricket, I whisper goodbye. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace. It's been a while, and it's just grand to read you again! Please don't be saying good-bye just for fun. I've missed your work Christopher, and this was a welcome comeback! |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
hmmmmm - vellly intellesting *mom hat* And where the hell have you been mister?! You're grounded!  Honestly? I don't know why I bother replying this early in the morning, I mean, I can hardly function as a human - and then I try to write something meaningful?? sigh Well, at least you know me well enough to know what I meant to say. *chuckle* Okay, so, I won't bother with the "well done" "good write" blah blah blah, because you know what I think about that - BUT - I'll point out some lines that I found particularly striking: "oh, for the days of brooding. melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace." This is great - melancholia is such an art form, and it's savored by so many. I often wonder if it's a more desired state of mind than happiness or contentment. The whole statement speaks a lot, and I could write for days about it, but won't. *laughing* (not enough coffee) (chuckling at seven-pm sitcom) "oh the joy of complacency..." Wow - the tone I read this in, totally laced with sarcasm. But not 'that' sarcasm, that kind of resigned sarcasm, sort of like when it can't be changed? Make sense? (yeah, thought not) "it was quiet in the theatre, so she laughed at my tears; seems they didn't mesh with her paradigm... whatever the hell that means." This last stanza made me chuckle and smile. Whatever the hell that means, indeed. Your writing has changed so much over the years, and I'm glad to say that I've seen the whole transition. It's been quite fascinating (of course, it's YOU ... heh) BOL Hugs, love Nic |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
silence developed while parting her hair with a remark proving more foolish, than vain. ‘open up your smile,’ she sighed (-again-). I did, but an echo never mirrors fear. oh, for the days of brooding. melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace. ============================ so we joined Odysseus and commented on the depths of a nothingness others claimed profound. ================ we took a bow, for nothing really, other than a prickle of arrogance striking at the moment of climax. do finales come in threes? it was quiet in the theatre, so she laughed at my tears; seems they didn't mesh with her paradigm... whatever the hell that means. ===================== she evaporated, and I wondered at the beauty of solitude. translucent, I think. ================================= the moth is giddy here.... first I find a rare post by Ron and now you  you put up "just for fun" and yet the poem is NO joke...what a very cool write of personification and character study. The analogies you used to express the emotions are cleverly done and made the poem. silence developed while parting her hair with a remark proving more foolish, than vain. how cool is that...waaaay cool melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace. and that........ wow....I love that lil verse of poetic profundity. Me thinks I need that one tatooed on me somewhere. lol So good to read you again Chris..have missed you round here. Hope life is treating you well, or at least inspiring you well.  Its been a million years since I touched you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I saw the name and KNEW I was in for a treat. Your words always amaze me my friend, just amaze me. I still say there will come the day when we here at Passions will all be saying....I knew him when..... You are an incredible talent Christopher, I have missed your words. Come visit more often ok?  I must have had my momma's will |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - I think "grounded" sounds fair... Nice to see you and your non-murderous work, Chris - Hoping all's well with you... |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Hello Golden Voice! Good to read your words again. *smiles* ~Tier |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
Intriguing and interesting.I enjoyed this. Crystal |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey you. The prodigal poet just walks in here and seemingly tosses one off casually, and then says "What?" in innocence. can't pick a favorite line. (All of your lines have always been GOOD.) *wince* I wait for that brotherly "frog" on the arm now. But truly? Thanks for bringing me to the show C. You've been missed. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Christopher~ Fascinating intrigue~ And ... ya' lie ... cause the closer is a killer~  Nice to see you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Christopher! Great to see a post of yours once again. Gives my brain a workout and makes me wish I could write even a smidgen as well as you. Awesome. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Toerag gets people to pray for him....Christopher posts a poem...what a week!! Hey, I majored in that nothingness! It's a pleasure to see your name again, Chris  |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I am always in awe when I read your words...and I never know what to say..but this says it all  How's that for improving on my commenting...lol  If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"but an echo never mirrors fear." Touche' Excellent read here. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"melancholy is an art, I found. but only in moments, and never steadfast enough to find peace. - or any other emotion touted by the seven-pm sitcom. so we joined Odysseus and commented on the depths of a nothingness others claimed profound. - sitcom again, I think. oh the joy of complacency..." Hey C...damn good to read you again. Seinfeld, perhaps? And yeah...you've been missed. Stick around a bit? |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Christopher, I was shocked to see you here....... Am very glad I did, though. You've been missed around here, you know.  Oh, and of course your poem was an excellent write..... you already knew that, didn't you? Hugs  Ethel |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
hey Chris missed seeing you around here glad you could pop in and drop this one on us though -- you should make more time to write (he says whilste explaining to the world why he himself has , no time) |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Very interesting write! Not familiar with your work (due to own lack of time), but after reading this I intend on finding more of your words! Tima |
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ljossberir Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 81Ny, USA |
Ouch, this one was so good it hurt!! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
what a work of art you are.....brilliant and I am lovin that last stanza.....you stay away far too long.....hurry back you know you are so missed...... muwwwaaahhhsss and hugssssssssss Lauren~ The way you move me |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Ok, it has been a while, but to come and read something that reads with such profound ease is truly worth the "click"... You are still one of my favorites to come here and read. Thanks, Jeff |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All right, young man. This was for fun. Now show us serious. This is the real Mom speaking... welcome home. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Dang, Chris! wish I could write for fun, I wondered if you had abandoned us 'serious' pipsters.  I love this write, so I'm keeping it. And yes, melencholy really is an art... beyond angst. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
So much to savor...amazing, just amazing! Going back for a second helping. I'll be looking for you! Patricia |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
bout time you stopped in |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hey all, thanks for the kudos and kindness. Time is not my friend lately, being as rare as the fabled loch ness monster. I pause here and there to poke my head in for a read, but appreciate moments like this, when have a few more minutes. Again, thanks all... C |
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