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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Being in Dublin, it is a known fact that Dublin is a haunted city historically, known for many periods of darkness, famine, and stories of ghosts and witchcraft. There were also many accounts of outsiders being locked out of Dublin's gates and the lepers living on Misery Hills. That ominous thought struck me deeply and let out this dark poem!  )Leper Grammar By: Noah Eaton 7/27/03 Orders from the parliament, all paupers out of town Close all the gates, escort the rebels out There beyond their property the hills scream misery What are they fighting for in this leper colony? Twenty-seven entrances to heaven, only three to hell Find a way in and they'll throw you down the well All these riddles burning on the tombstones All those taboos played on ourselves in this leper colony Among the ailing blacksmiths and walking gallows Mamas little boy can hear the hammer strike the anvil Here come the crows, sinking in the shallows Crawling to an old woman in her taciturn vigil... Or is it all in my head? Have we all been backing out? Have all the vipers been hunted? Or is the kingpin still running this town? Two nuns come running up the haunted steps Ten o'clock one Sunday morning for mass at St. Audoen's Sister Mary comes tripping on that second to last one To find a forlorn thumb in a pool of blood She wraps it up in her handkerchief Runs off with her sister to report it to the police Wonder if it belongs to the ebony-brimmed wraith That taciturn sage hiding behind the gates Children dwelling in poliomyelitis and famine Dying upon the gates of the royal courts Some stop and stare while others make modest proposals Their ties cutting their throats before they can exhort... Or is it all in my head? Have we all been backing out? Have all the vipers been hunted? Or is the kingpin still running this town? If you won't lay flowers at my grave At least laugh without hesitant restraint So I can feel the truth If I don't deserve a priest You should crawl in this quagmire with me If anyone will save you too... . . . . . Orders from the dentry, all paupers out of town Close all the gates, escort the rebels out Body-snatchers, start your engines By order of Crazy Crow Hendrick And as you sear at my own dead eyes I pity you'll be far too blind to identify All these riddles burning on our tombstones All those taboos played on ourselves in this leper colony Or is it all in my head? Have we all been backing out? Have all the vipers been hunted? Or is the kingpin still running this town? Is it all in my head? Is it all in my head? Is it all in my head? That's all I fear now... All I fear now... Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story ***Shakira*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-04-2003 08:05 PM).] |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Noah, you've got a distinct style, awesome vocabulary, unique topics, and a deeply compassionate heart... I'd say that makes you one hell of a good poet. -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Noah Even though the content of this poem was very unnerving, you wrote it with such vigour and in your own unique style. As Mark said, you have an amazing vocabulary and that is something you should be very proud of. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
 Noah dang...I'm speechless...can you say goosebumps!?  If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm sooo glad that you are back safe and sound from Ireland--and I can see that you were creating a masterpiece while you were away! I just knew that you'd be sharing some of the Emerald Isle with us! Love your poetry--and you!  Noah is a Nova! He's a super star!  EA |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hey Noah  It's so good to see you on here posting. I hope I'll see you again real soon, my friend.  Hugs Ethel |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Lil' Bro, it seems that you did your research very well on this sad subject, but the facts are all there, and written with your certain touch of humanity!! I, too, am glad that you are again with us here, and especially appreciated this read...~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
have to agree with Mark here...for lack of my own words right now |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If you'd written the books I studied in my younger years, history would have been my favorite subject! *S* You've woven a haunting tale here... all the more powerful for its truth. Excellent work... good to see you posting! |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
I love the history in your writes. Amazing to read...everytime! SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I agree with Mark and the others...your style is unique and your vocabulary wonderfully enlightening...I hope you are having a wonderful summer hugsss M |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy your read  |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Very cool write! Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
the title was just intriguing. plus, i dig these words. what a hoot! If you won't lay flowers at my grave At least laugh without hesitant restraint |
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