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Turn to Face the Strange |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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Turn to Face the Strange ©2004 C.G. Ward (with nods to David Bowie) wanted to write "from the heart," but plucked out the guitar instead; spilled melodies across the page as if silence were the antithesis of love. it is no longer hollow, this beaker of stone th-th-thumping inside a chest of flesh. it is no longer plated with tarnished copper, sweating out the moisture of anticipation. if you take a lighthouse and worn-out breaker, does the ocean pave a path across the rocks? or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment? i don't know, but i will burn, i will burn, i will burn for you. on the periphery of an absolute, you brokered a deal with the devil (some might say that would be me) to bring out the darkness - fully dressed, and make it dance a Scottish jig... tra-la-la la-la. but i've never liked the bagpipes - they're too reminiscent of war and pride and all the other synonyms for impatience. so as we slip a ring around our hopes, think i'll flip the station to something more fitting. perhaps we can turn to face the strange with a smile on our lips and the concept of demons withering beneath the changes of life's other possibilities. perhaps, we can live. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Impressive write. Yes we have the choice always. Love, Margherita |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
on the periphery of an absolute, you brokered a deal with the devil (some might say that would be me) to bring out the darkness - fully dressed, and make it dance a Scottish jig... Hmmm....reminds me of a line from Legends of the Fall that hit me like a ton of bricks... "He was the rock that they broke themselves against." Your words always seem to jump-start my brain.  Awesome. Chris"At one glance |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I always look for you very cool write! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
you really have been thinking about ziggy's famed stardust haven't ya?--lol nicely written |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Very decent write, enjoyed it much! Grover. |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
"or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment?" "to bring out the darkness - fully dressed, and make it dance a Scottish jig... tra-la-la la-la. but i've never liked the bagpipes - they're too reminiscent of war and pride and all the other synonyms for impatience." ok, just a few of your lines that stood out most to me...you are a bit cryptic, but, it gives me chance to read and reread this scientific sculpture of yours. you always have me in "awe"...and not much else i can say!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris Music cuts a mood that feels a little bitter and alot true. Well done, as always. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Awesome writing, Chris! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
if you take a lighthouse and worn-out breaker, does the ocean pave a path across the rocks? or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment? Christopher~ I admire the way you feed and fade in and out, and still keep the song alive. It is always something different, and a real treat to read you. |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
you guys are too cool and too nice to me. thanks for your comments, they are most definitely appreciated. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
wanted to write "from the heart," but plucked out the guitar instead; spilled melodies across the page as if silence were the antithesis of love.'''' ~~ sometimes silence can be ~~ if you take a lighthouse and worn-out breaker, does the ocean pave a path across the rocks? or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment?'''' ~~ I only wish I had written this....what a beautiful stanza ~~ you write with much depth....it is such a pleasure to read these treasures!  ~ Lauren~ ~~**~~ There are moments when speech is but a mouth pressed lightly and humbly against the angel's hands. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
spilled melodies across the page as if silence were the antithesis of love. it is no longer hollow, this beaker of stone th-th-thumping inside a chest of flesh. it is no longer plated with tarnished copper, sweating out the moisture of anticipation. if you take a lighthouse and worn-out breaker, does the ocean pave a path across the rocks? or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment? ====================================== I read this the other day but didnt have time to reply...my initial reaction was.. what happended to cyncial Chris????  then I said...whoa...this boyyeee is in love!! then I said... I WISH I HAD WROTE THIS!! if you take a lighthouse and worn-out breaker, does the ocean pave a path across the rocks? or shall the waning light burn brighter from the perspective of diminishment? could that verse be any cooler??? love looks good on yer pen groovy guy. Well I cant say what I might believe ... but if God made you ... he's in love with me. 5 for fighting |
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