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Behold The Pale Horse
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Behold The Pale Horse |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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Behold The Pale Horse Through these desperate fields frought with desperate times I ride on in staid comtempt. Spurring my steed, I thrust headlong into this crimson tide that beckons my fall. With ravenous heart, fury finds my hallowed stand as hurried hoof delivers me to he who calls my name. Alone, I am but a man who challenges the reaper Take not a coward's breath but come upon this dragon's fire Behold the pale horse with Death upon his back brandishing his rapier high delivered from this cruel night. The mighty cob road crushed under the pale horse hoof as Death rushed upon me with unbridled fury. And, at the banks of Hades my rapier met his armored breast to fall him from on high. From his back he leered at me while his steed away did run. Breath escaped his rampant lips to death did death succumb? Fear not the pale horse of Death In battle nay he comes for the righteous soul whose knee bends in deliverance to He who reigns the stable. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"From his back he leered at me while his steed away did run. Breath escaped his rampant lips to death did death succumb?" Good write tonight, Kevo. Have to wonder about what provokes these poems, though.  ....jo |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
I am a Civil War buff as you can tell from previous posts. This was inspired by the character General "Stonewall" Jackson. An Aide De Campe asked him how he remained so calm and collected throughout the battle to which he replied that God had already authored his death and the time of it and that if it was not that day he would not succumb to it. If one understands that he may face battle as calmly as he would lay down to sleep. This struck me as inspirational. The poem suggests that I cheated death by not fearing it. By accepting that if it's time, it's time. By trusting Him (the keeper of the stable housing the Pale Horse) I put Death upon its back. Get the idea? It's a Revelations type of thing. Hope I answered your question and appreciate your reply. Sincerely, Kevin |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kevin, I really kind of thought you were a civil war buff. I have a friend here in Houston who is also. I plan on sharing some of your poems with him (if you don't mind) over the course of time. I much enjoy your writing skill and style. Once again, I'll say it, you write as if you had seen it with your own eyes. ....jo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Excellent imagery here Kev... The emotions that must have tendered the minds of the courageous are well depicted in your choice of words. TD |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It takes a historian of your nature to adapt life to poetry...as well as death. Well done, Sir... write on! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Kevo -- par excellent. You remind me much of a dear friend of mine who is steeped in the martial arts and history. I would like very much to share your poems with him, yes?  SusanThe whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Susan - Yes, you may share them. It is incredibly flattering when one asks to share your writing. By all means, do so. Thank you all for your support and interest in my writings validated in your kind replies. I hope to continue writing things people will appreciate. Kevin |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I love your stuff! |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Four words is all it took to give me the most flattering reply of all. Four words that validate the most important reason I write. Four words, conveyed a message I would have used a half a page for. Thank you so much for making my night. Kevin |
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