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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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DARKEST DAYS Unhand me, oh, stalker of shame, As Time forswears my verse. Whilst there upon this lifeless dawn The sky forebears thy curse. Thereby drug unto scalding sands ‘Neath desert's dying sun. Forever fooled by crown bejeweled With princely shadows run. Nay decadence, nay virtue sought Render peace unto me. Oh darkest days by this moon phase What prize becomes of thee? Impending doom, unerring bliss Of pain now borne a boon. By sated thought, nay dream forgot Grieve I this silver spoon. By solitude unto the grave, Per chance hope lives therein. By stoic cause given to pause, Is Death now next of kin. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
WoW Mike. this is a mouth full. Great verses, beautifuly put, almost over powering. Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
After reading several of your poems, as well as this one, I'm impressed. You have a good grasp, not only on verse (I only wish I could write it as you do) but, even more importantly (to me any way) on transition and flow, as well. And this one...Shakespearean to say the least! Praise be unto you, as thou deserveth it most, Thy thoughts, thy dreams, thy words...thy words... we eagerly await thy post. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Unhand me, oh, stalker of shame, As Time forswears my verse. Whilst there upon this lifeless dawn The sky forebears thy curse. --------------- Nay decadence, nay virtue sought Render peace unto me. Oh darkest days by this moon phase What prize becomes of thee? Impending doom, unerring bliss Of pain now borne a boon. By sated thought, nay dream forgot Grieve I this silver spoon. By solitude unto the grave, Per chance hope lives therein. By stoic cause given to pause, Is Death now next of kin. ------------- I wish writing like this was my curse  M, this is amazing ... your poetic vocabulary is astounding,truly ... and this one will secure your crown as ruler of the dark for sure... you write darkness with such graceful beauty... awe inspiring to say the least... hey...that was 3 ~A~ words- see you inspired me to increase my vocab. LOL later M-gator *S* jm |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this poem is almost as dark as the place I'm in as I write this. It is suffocating. I know what it feels to have the words but I couldn't write them as well as you did. Kathleen [email protected] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Joel, TY, I am glad you enjoyed the read. jwesley, Ah - Love that Middle English. I have not caught a poem by you yet but I will certainly keep my eyes open. Janet, Jeeze - A triple-A poem, now that's gonna be hard to top don't you think? Thank you for being such a loyal and "understanding" reader. Irish Rose, I am only sad that you relate to this so well. Suffrocating, Indeed... Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Michael,...I'd just like you to know that I read all of your poems and though I don't always comment...there's reason. I have to tell you that I think I feel a bit intimidated and small to reply to such depth and talent. I truly enjoy all that you post and read on I will. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Wowsers! I am GREEN with envy here, I waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnna write like you do Mikey! LOL Anyhoo, lovely poem as usual...I'd love to see more of this Shakespearean kick you're on. It fits you well my dear dear friend. ~X~ |
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