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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2004-07-23 08:48 PM

Feather light, as eyes look into the mind.
Fingers sliding across letters...in search of
a word...one which has the rhythm,   the
right touch of feel.  The power that steals
one’s soul.

Searching,   twirling the quill of feelings
so deep into the vast abyss, stirring the
blackened pot of an inkwell.  Awaiting
the strumming of a harp’s strings...

Candles burning ever dim as the night
absorbs the oils of past twelve.  Flickering
flames skip the walls as imagined Belles
dance into the dawn.

A sigh, a shudder...a soft, wet tumbling tear
falling gently upon the parchment, creating
a pool to mingle the darkened ink...pondering
a step into twilight.

Leave to me the gift of heart, the passion of
words which when cast upon the seas bring
forth the winds...winds which swirl a lock,
squint an eye....as a lighthouse guards the
breach.....and a poet ponders that which
a red sky leaves upon the tips of fingers
lightly tapping keys...evermore.

Jes
Member

since 2003-10-21

Posts 422
Denmark

1 posted 2004-07-23 09:02 PM

That tear that fell and made a pool i could see it fall.

I liked it.

Smile

Jes

Life is for me to be - but always with a smile !

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

2 posted 2004-07-23 09:02 PM

A splendid work of art here.
Hugs and smiles,
TD

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-07-23 10:06 PM

Fantastic write Barry...
This I could feel!
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain ~

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

4 posted 2004-07-23 10:49 PM

Barry, I am not sure which word it was that you, Poet, found which has touched me so deeply with this poem (I think, perhaps, all of them)....but I am touched. This is phenominally lovely verse!

....jo

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

5 posted 2004-07-23 11:05 PM

"winds which swirl a lock,"

I nod here. It's alot like that for me too.

Some calm place that isn't forced, but tumbles and everything is open and free.

I always enjoy your work, Barry. Such grace, such grace you pen...

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

6 posted 2004-07-23 11:15 PM

A sigh, a shudder...a soft, wet tumbling tear
falling gently upon the parchment, creating
a pool to mingle the darkened ink...pondering
a step into twilight.

Wow ... simply Wow. hugs, Chris

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

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2004-07-24 01:57 AM

It is after midnight and here I am. Just had to read this one again; you have pegged my musing perfectly. Makes me wonder if we all go through a similar process.

....jo

CMGrimm
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 685
USA

8 posted 2004-07-24 02:00 AM

very very good... thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable read

Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

9 posted 2004-07-24 04:31 AM

oh darn...Karen got my favorite line.

Wonderful read Barry...you captured the feeling so well.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

10 posted 2004-07-24 08:14 AM

Your words are always a gift of heart and passion that brings forth the winds, Dear Poet...

EA

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

11 posted 2004-07-24 08:20 AM

Barry,
Excellent and a delight to read. This magic carpet of your mind.

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

12 posted 2004-07-24 08:50 AM

Magnus,
I'm stumped--can't figure out which of you many poems I like best. You're such a master! I love this.

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

13 posted 2004-07-24 10:07 AM

I always feel when I read your words that I am wrapped in velvet and laying upon silk, such beauty enfolds me. You indeed are gifted, sir. Much enjoyed this.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

14 posted 2004-07-24 10:27 AM

Now. Now, you must claim this
as one of your very best...

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

15 posted 2004-07-24 02:44 PM

I love this mood on you

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