Open Poetry #32 |
Dancing with Bacchus |
EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Last evening the breezes were barbarous. I perceived in the whoop-de-do' ruthless cries of marring, shouts of euphoria. Oh...my heart trembled with each thunderous crash...but I would not turn mine eyes in fear. Dryads danced o'er the sedge. I made out their laurel-tipped scepters in the wavering, standing timber and I was aghast with awe. I felt the tumult of their movements in the maniacal windstorm and yet there was laughter in the words they cried to the night. In the thrashing cloudburst I tasted wine. Yea rosy-skinned Bacchus called to me! His lengthy chestnut fingers soon wound in my locks as he wrenched back my head and willed that I drink. His rose-colored garments swept about me. How I yearned to tear my finery, and lift that keg once more, so that I too might savor the flesh...join the erogenous carousing. Yet I stepped back into my sanctuary, cinched the door on experience, and fell into Morpheus' embrace. It was, after all, only the weather. The dance was ended. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Kevin...I have missed reading you! Your wonderful imagery and use of words take the reader in from the first line. Very much enjoyed the read m'friend. ~Hugs & Smiles~ ~ Lost in you, I found myself. ~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad you are back! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Heck of a dance! How's the head? Very good, Sir! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
You turned your back on the dance? How could you? It's a poet's duty to get out there and cavort with the dryads and drink Bacchus's offering! I love the mythic overtones and the feel of this. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Intense! "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
I love reading your poetry, EV2. The imagery is so alive-it speaks to so many senses. I'll try to do a search in a few weeks to catch up on what I've missed. Take care, Sadie |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hey Shakespeare, You sneaked one by me. :-) I found it though. Love it my friend as always. Ribbits and ribbits :-) |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Needed to smile and found it :-) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
where have you gone now? |
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