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Night Walks |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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The night walks softly across the moor where hallowed grounds grasp the soils. A place where champions were born and bled of the forces of battle. Where arrows slew and voices cried as dawn struggled to swallow the black gruel of darkness. Step softly, touch the grasses where bloods have flowed and mingled with the fading light of a deserted moon, swallowing stars as it’s path crossed the skies. Sadly, the weathered bones dance to a hollow tune, bringing the birth of the drummer’s roll to lifeless ears as water’s crash and roll across the cool briny sands and wash back into the shimmering sea once more. |
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exhale Senior Member
since 2003-06-13
Posts 646Alberta,Canada |
Step softly, touch the grasses where bloods have flowed and mingled with the fading light of a deserted moon, swallowing stars as it’s path crossed the skies. I could feel every single word in this poem, and I loved it. Well written. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I see distant shores great rocky walls, and thunderous ruin... and man, attempting to get from one night to another... however he may. Excellent work, Magnus. But that is what I've come to expect. Oh, yes. You also got a heavy sigh.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile continuity...  words are failing me tonight, but please know, Mag, I have missed reading you and enjoyed this muchly.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, Every man does it in his own way. Good write |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
The imagery in this piece was simply haunting  |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Awesome Magnus, I love reading the thoughts of your stout and noble heart! :-) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
swallowing stars as it’s path crossed the skies. great lines, Barry... M |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Sheer mystical magic! I love the night too. I'm still floating on the words of your poem. - Owl |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Wonderful atmosphere created here. Well done! believe in what your heart feels... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am always enthralled by your walks back in time. ~ Your memory is amazing!  You are a poet's poet, Sir Poe-et!  Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I have felt these grounds. Excellent write! miscellanea |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Battlefields are hallowed ground, that breathes immortal. Well done Mag. TD |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
The imagery in this poem left me holding my breath, as if not to give rise to ghostly voices and whispers! Step softly, indeed. The entire poem is hauntingly dark and I love the phrase, "a deserted moon, swallowing stars". Beautifully penned. ~ Karen |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"The night walks softly across the moor" I love this line. A lot of feeling here Barry. I enjoyed it. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I know I'm in my cubicle... and the sun is shining outside... but with your words, I'm transported... Wonderful work!!! |
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