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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2004-03-20 05:45 PM

The beat of one’s heart, once strong, weathering
all storms, now fluttering, skipping against the
winds that ominously caress the mind as
darkness surrounds.

The flame, bright upon the hearth...embers
aching to again feel the draft upwards into
the heavens. Mere coals, glowing dimly.

The spirit, lying twisted upon the cold
of earth, once tall, strong, now frail
fearing...

Pray that once again the fires may
fill the lighted halls as flames dance
merrily and laughter, now dead...
Rises once again from the throat
that screams....in need.

Grover
Senior Member

since 2004-01-27

Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada

1 posted 2004-03-20 05:57 PM

Splendid!

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

2 posted 2004-03-20 06:14 PM

Hasn't been the same without ya...
Sending bellows fedex.

Hang in there Mag.
TD

DavePage
Member Elite

since 2003-12-21

Posts 2917

3 posted 2004-03-20 06:46 PM

Deck the halls with cheer

Ring out the change

Dance for the coming year

dave

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2004-03-20 06:49 PM

Barry...I've got some matches and a warm heart if it will help.

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2004-03-20 06:58 PM

Barry

I like the images even if I'm not sure exactly where you're coming from....The poetic language is great.

Good to read your words again.....

Eric

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

6 posted 2004-03-20 07:02 PM

Hi Magnus,

this is an intense read, the kind of blending of imagery that comes with dreams.

Well said!

Corinne

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2004-03-20 07:50 PM

Sad write my dear Magnus. Hope all is well with you. hugs, Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

8 posted 2004-03-20 09:42 PM

And pray I will. Enjoyed reading this and understand the lull. So well expressed! ........jo

Sadelite
Member Elite

since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

9 posted 2004-03-20 10:19 PM

I was touched by your poem. You are such a gifted poet with well expressed sensitivity.
Sadelite

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

10 posted 2004-03-21 12:47 PM

I've been wondering where you've been...

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

11 posted 2004-03-21 06:36 PM

Hi Barry

Your words are as wonderful as ever. I very rarely manage to get to PIP and the pace is so fast here that I find it hard to keep up. However, it is always so wonderful to read your inspiring words and you remain one of my alltime favourite poets. I hope all is well in your life, my friend.

Take care..........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

12 posted 2004-03-21 06:41 PM

Barry...you have been greatly missed...
Hope all is well.
~Soft smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding wound
...or a smiling mouth.

~ Kahlil Gibran

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

13 posted 2004-03-21 09:20 PM

Sometimes I feel like an ember in need of a puff of fresh air to wake me up. I like this one.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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