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As Embers Die
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As Embers Die |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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O master, thee of my rebirth, of darkness dim and morning fright. Of whispers veiled on bogged earth from rivers run the flood of blight. Of carriage towed the cobbled path and wisps of fire and boiling gruel. Of demon growls and fearsome wrath upon the cleave of sharpened tool. O Lord of life beyond the dead, beyond the shadows scurry nigh. Beyond the walk of shriveled dread in search the howl of vermin’s cry. A place where stumbling shrouded seek to fill the cauldron with their due. As bubbles rise and starkly peek amongst the swirl of roiling stew. And whence the fires no longer burn and embers fade into the floor.... A bird of black will ‘gain return to spin a tale of nevermore..... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry/very "And whence the fires no longer burn and embers fade into the floor.... A bird of black will ‘gain return to spin a tale of nevermore....." YES! You have returned...so glad to see you, my friend!  |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
i love the rhyme and rhythm...i tried reading it aloud...it just slides!  |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
No need to eat crow...or raven...on this most charming write. Lots of interesting word pictures and eerie thoughts surround this fine write. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Oooooh - such a fitting piece for October- be still my beating, ummmm, bat? Like this and its feel, Barry - Hugs - Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Barry It is always such a pleasure to read your fine words. I can see you haven't lot your touch. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
What a very welcome first read in a long time here, Barry -- and so apropos. You have crafted a classically stylized work of art and reminded me that I have missed your writes. (and a cool title too!) -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If there was a poem to invite the Grim Reaper in... this would be the invitation sent out. Well done, Sir... just in time for the end of the month! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I stayed at this place once worse then any Hotel California I ever saw..hehe Hey Barry, good to see you in there, this was an excellent creation and would make the best Halloween Poem First Prize in my book! thank you for sharing |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
always enjoy you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Smiling Barry, enjoyed this one very much! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You truly are a mag-nificent POE-et! Loved the eerie tone and the images. Got me in the halloweeny mood!  Happy Halloweeny Hugs, Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write Barry, Very much enjoyed this one! (as I do everything you write!) Hugs, Nancy ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I read this yesterday but didn't have time to reply....now after reading again with pleasure, all I think the most sensible response is, Well Done! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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