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In the Night ( Lai)
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In the Night ( Lai) |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I must go walking, From light, Thoughts that come stalking, Blind sight, The sun is blocking Moonlight, Then death comes knocking Tonight. I must go walking. The dark minions bay, Sincere, Await end of day So near, To bring evil play And fear, As light slips away I hear The dark minions bay. Footsteps into night, So near, Behind minions bay, Stalking. Gloom LAI A medieval narrative or lyric poem which flourished in 12th century France, consisting of couplets of five-syllable lines separated by single lines of two syllables. The number of lines per stanza (although typically there are nine lines) and stanzas was not fixed and each stanza had only two rhymes, one rhyme for the couplets and the other for the two-syllable lines. Succeeding stanzas formed their own rhymes The Quatrain at the end is not a typical element. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Without a doubt, you are one of the most interesting poets to read at Pip. There are undercurrents to all that you share, and nod, I understand the allure of the night time walk as well. Hugs you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I learn something new everyday here. Cool write. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks for the eloquent education, Gandolf the Grey.......Wizard of Words.  ....jo |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
in the night we walk with the spirits...good one  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I cannot find words to describe this time, as you have so stunningly perfected here in this one.... it, to me, this time you describe, is a boarderline bittersweet yet miraculous spiritual revision of sorts...filling me up to sometimes almost tears of joy Well done, Mr. Well done!!! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I just encountered the lai the other day at another board. It seemed an awkward read to me. This one is less awkward than the other, but I still have problems with it. I'm not sure I can do it, but I think I'll give it a try. And great images in here, too. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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