[DH] lets go over the groundrules :> <grassi> silvermist :) *huggle* [DH] all poems should be yoru ownwork - not the work of outside poets especially published ones - your own published work is fine tho :> [DH] before each poem I'll call the poet up and either announce their poem or ask them to [DH] at the same time I'll be setting the channel mode +m1 so their reading is not disrupted and giving them a voice [DH] at the end of yoru poems you should have the word END so I know to take the moces off so folks can comment :> [DH] one thing it is possible to read poems that others from #AFD or here ahve left with you to read when they can't be here [DH] ok to start things off we have an old one of mine for all of you that have been feeling a bit down and depressed :> [DH] /mode #AFD_POetry +mi *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] this one is called When all seemed Lost [DH] WHEN ALL SEEMED LOST [DH] When all seemed lost [DH] and life was worst [DH] I smiled [DH] and won. [DH] When culture died [DH] and learning faded [DH] Man smiled [DH] and Renaissance. [DH] Twenty years away from home [DH] with crew and fortune gone [DH] Odesseus smiles [DH] and all regains. [DH] When the world seems mad [DH] and choices absent [DH] Smile [DH] the best is yet to come. [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Silvermist smiles..."Nice, Uncle..." * Cairsten smiles. <Cairsten> thank you. * Eredien claps * G_leth applauds * Shadow-Dancer applauds. * Lord_Cobalt grins for some odd reason :) * TheBlueWizard applauds * Forestra applauds as well * Snap-Dragon- applauds too! :) <Silvermist> Salutations. <Draygus> I liked that Uncle :> <Snap-Dragon-> Hello Guest. * Snap-Dragon- nods, an' clapclaps for his gwandpaw's poem! :) [DH] ok thanks all :> [DH] up next is Cairsten with an untitled poem *** Mode change [+v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls Cairsten up to intro her poem and read :> * Cairsten looks up, and heads toward the front. <Cairsten> my turn already? goodness...it's a little bit on the dark side; I hope you'll all forgive me. <Cairsten> if it had a title, I guess it would be "homesick". :} <Cairsten> Springtime, lush and creeping <Cairsten> Grass glowing with new green <Cairsten> Under the new-strengthened sun... <Cairsten> And I am grieving for another spring-- <Cairsten> The remembered scent of different <Cairsten> Grasses crushed damply underfoot; <Cairsten> An achingly familiar rain-scent <Cairsten> That does not quite match <Cairsten> The one on the air now. <Cairsten> I weep for my homeland lost, <Cairsten> Left behind in the quest for progress, <Cairsten> As my grandmother's tales <Cairsten> Were set aside in the search <Cairsten> For newer truths. <Cairsten> And, in my falling tears, <Cairsten> One may, I fancy, <Cairsten> Catch the faintest glimpse <Cairsten> Of a childhood memory of me, <Cairsten> Roaming freely over Caribbean white sands <Cairsten> On a long-distant shore. <Cairsten> END. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * G_leth applauds * Snap-Dragon- smiles, and applauds da poem! :) * Silvermist smiles...."That is one feeling I can understand....feel.....you did well at capturing it..." * Cairsten steps down quietly. * Shadow-Dancer smiles * Forestra applauds as well and sniffles [DH] huggles hun homesick does cover it but I love that final image :> <Cairsten> thank you; I'm glad you liked it. * TheBlueWizard applauds <Draygus> THat was really Moving :> * Eredien claps. That was wonderful. Thank you. *** Mode change [-v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [+v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Silvermist glides foreward quietly. <Silvermist> This one is intitled Futility.....I'll admit it's a bit darker than my usual feelings, but came right after a bout with my sociophobia recently....... *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Silvermist> Futility" <Silvermist> Sometimes, I can do nothing right <Silvermist> I travel ahead, no end in sight. <Silvermist> Expectations, everyone has a few <Silvermist> Even knowing I can't fulfill them, I try, I do. <Silvermist> Adequate, other people seem to be <Silvermist> But that has never happened to me <Silvermist> I try so hard, to no avail <Silvermist> Life it seems, is a rocky trail <Silvermist> I am not what was supposed to be <Silvermist> But instead a lesson in futility. <Silvermist> ---end--- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [-v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Snap-Dragon- oohs, and applauds. :) *** Draygus is now known as Keyanna [DH] yeah trying to meet other folks expectations is a battle with futility hun - just meet yoru own :> * TheBlueWizard solemnly applauds * Cairsten applauds. * Forestra smiles and applauds * Silvermist smiles softly..... <TheBlueWizard> Sounds a bit depressing alright.... * Eredien thinks for a bit. That was nice. <Cairsten> very nicely written. * G_leth applauds softly, nicely written..been there a few times * Sigritha smiles.. *** Signoff: Pangea (~pangea@209.240.34.77) has left IRC [Ping timeout] <Sigritha> very good :) * G_leth wavies nitenite..sorry to leave early, but this weeks been full of late nights, and bed is calling seductively about now . . . *** G_leth (Gleth@p102.as1.exs.dublin.tinet.ie) has left channel #afd_poetry *** Keyanna is now known as Draygus [DH] ok g'leth <Silvermist> Even those of us who try to allways see the good in things come upon futility at times....*shrug* Then we deal with it I guess..... <Silvermist> Bye G_Leth. *snugs* *** Mode change [+v Shadow-Dancer] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Draygus> That was good Aunty! :> [DH] you sure do hun [DH] ok up next is Shadow-Dancer with his poem "That which Abides" *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Shadow-Dancer makes his way to the podium.. * DH calls S-D up to read * Shadow-Dancer casts a hungry look at Mike :) <Shadow-Dancer> That Which Abides <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the warrior, in his power <Shadow-Dancer> Sunlight gleaming from his sword. <Shadow-Dancer> See his foes laid low around him <Shadow-Dancer> Acknowledge him as Lord. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the warrior, as he ages <Shadow-Dancer> Strength departed, glory past. <Shadow-Dancer> See his kingdoms fall to ruin, <Shadow-Dancer> For kingdoms never last. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the rich man, with his money, <Shadow-Dancer> Vast and countless is his hoard. <Shadow-Dancer> Gems and jewels piled before him, <Shadow-Dancer> In vaults, much gold is stored. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the rich man, as he passes, <Shadow-Dancer> Empty life come to an end, <Shadow-Dancer> His riches are cold comfort now, <Shadow-Dancer> With no more years to spend. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the lover, with his chosen <Shadow-Dancer> She is all that he could need. <Shadow-Dancer> He has given all to find her, <Shadow-Dancer> And spent it well, indeed. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See them growing old together, <Shadow-Dancer> Smiling children at their sides, <Shadow-Dancer> They alone have aught of worth, <Shadow-Dancer> For only love abides. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> ---end--- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Shadow-Dancer bows, and fast-fades to his usual corner.. * DH graps S-D and holds him in the lime light for his applause :> <Silvermist> Wow.....that is true....*snugs* very, very true..... <Draygus> I liked it Shadow! That was neat!! * Forestra kewl poem :) *** Pangea (pangea@max1-46.netinc.ca) has joined channel #afd_poetry [DH] wb hun <Silvermist> re Pangea. * Pangea waves again, and again. *** Mode change [-v Shadow-Dancer] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Snap-Dragon- liked dat! :) *** Mode change [+v Sigritha] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Snap-Dragon-> *applauds* * Lord_Cobalt *yeas!* * Shadow-Dancer takes another bow * Pangea sneaks over to sit with her brother. [DH] you earned it S-D :> [DH] ok up next is sigritha [DH] with a poem left for her to read by C-Wolfy :> [DH] this one is called The Help *** Sigritha is now known as Wolf-Friend <Shadow-Dancer> Danke :) *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH lets S-D go and calls Sigritha up to read :> * Wolf-Friend walks up to the podium.. <Wolf-Friend> The Help <Wolf-Friend> I scream <Wolf-Friend> But no sound is to be heard <Wolf-Friend> I cry <Wolf-Friend> But no tears is to be seen <Wolf-Friend> I bleed <Wolf-Friend> But no wound is open <Wolf-Friend> Im alone <Wolf-Friend> But hundreds of people are around me <Wolf-Friend> I look at their faces <Wolf-Friend> They are all passing by <Wolf-Friend> I try to breath <Wolf-Friend> But there is no air <Wolf-Friend> I want to live <Wolf-Friend> But there is no life to live <Wolf-Friend> I seek rescue and understanding <Wolf-Friend> I can only find You <Wolf-Friend> The End. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] strong and hopefully the you he finds is enough to help:> <Silvermist> Deep feeling.....arouses emotions.....very well done.....*smile* * Forestra applauds :) * Lord_Cobalt can tell there's a message in there :) * Snap-Dragon- nods, applauds, likes. "Nature abhors a vacuum..." * TheBlueWizard applauds * Wolf-Friend looks at C-Wolfys empty basket.... *** Mode change [-v Wolf-Friend] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Cairsten> I like it as a poem, but I don't like knowing that my friends hurt like that. :{ * Draygus claps loudely :> [DH] yeah that is no fun * Eredien claps for the three poems she read between chats...sorry. They were all wonderful. *huggles the poets* * Wolf-Friend looks...serious <Lord_Cobalt> I'm sure that won't be happening too often with friends like us ... hehe * Silvermist smiles and snugs her son...... [DH] hopefully [DH] we jsut need to remind C-Wolfy he does have friends here <Silvermist> I think he knows.....and appreciates it....*soft smile* * Wolf-Friend knows that Zamp knows...that :o) [DH] ok up next is our poetic superccontinent :> *** Mode change [+v Pangea] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] with an untitled poem for us :> * Pangea bows <Pangea> Sins... <Pangea> . <Pangea> are chances missed <Pangea> and dreams forgotten <Pangea> . <Pangea> truths untold <Pangea> and lies unfolded <Pangea> . <Pangea> wasted words <Pangea> and thoughts left rotting <Pangea> . <Pangea> trust misplaced <Pangea> with faith forgotten <Pangea> . <Pangea> complacency <Pangea> and misjudged habit <Pangea> . <Pangea> mediocre lives <Pangea> with blood unelectric <Pangea> . <Pangea> Cease your apathy <Pangea> Incite yourself <Pangea> And seize difference <Pangea> complexity <Pangea> . <Pangea> Live <Pangea> Don't just exist <Pangea> . <Pangea> * Pangea *beeps* the nosey of the mike, hands it back to DH, bows, waves, and departs. "Good night." * Lord_Cobalt blinks * Snap-Dragon- sends applause after Pangea <Silvermist> Interesting...... * Forestra applauses quickly [DH] yeah but good :> [DH] I'll have to show her one of mine some time :> * Cairsten just looks at the Pangea-space, and shrugs resignedly. * Lue_Ebra applauds <Wolf-Friend> very nice *applauds* * TheBlueWizard applauds [DH] ok up next [DH] wooops :> me : [DH] }:> [DH] this is another old one tha some of you have seen <Forestra> giggles at DH [DH] called time's lost Land *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] and it was written after a visit to Carlsbad caverns [DH] so here goes the flood :> [DH] TIME'S LOST LAND [DH] (CARLSBAD CAVERNS) [DH] [DH] 800 feet beneath the sands [DH] lies a faerie realm [DH] that time has lost. [DH] With arching chambers [DH] and bottomless pits [DH] and a cast hidden by [DH] stone carved curtains. [DH] 800 feet beneath the land [DH] lies a faerie realm [DH] where giants stalk [DH] past ice-stone falls [DH] While flaming stone columns [DH] support the fourfold levels [DH] of an enchanter's dream. [DH] 800 feet beneath the ground [DH] lies a faerie realm [DH] that time has lost [DH] but I have found. [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Silvermist> That is as beautiful now as it was when I saw it before.....enchanting and vivid....*smile* * Forestra applauds <Draygus> I liked it Uncle! :> * Shadow-Dancer bows to the Poet - Laureate :) <Cairsten> I remember that one...and it's still beautiful. * Lord_Cobalt wants to talk to a travel agent for that area :) <Snap-Dragon-> Ooh, I been to Carlsbad too! :> <Eredien> Hey, that was really cool! :) * Wolf-Friend applauds <Lue_Ebra> Snap: Carlsbad, NM or just the caverns? <Snap-Dragon-> Da caverns! :) <Lue_Ebra> ah <Snap-Dragon-> I dunno 'bout da place, other than that - it was a LONG time ago... :/ * TheBlueWizard happily applauds [DH] rolling scrub desert Snap - but beautiful in its own right :> *** Mode change [+v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] ok up next is cairsten again with another untitled poem *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls Cairsten up :> * Cairsten gather her composure--and her poetry--and takes the microphone again. <Cairsten> this is one you may remember. it's my signature poem, HumanityU. <Cairsten> Humanity is not a birthright, but a gift... <Cairsten> It is a learning to see, to touch, to hear, <Cairsten> Beyond the limitations of our senses; <Cairsten> A reaching out, though afraid of rejection; <Cairsten> A learning to conquer the fear of another's touch. <Cairsten> It is a song, sweeter for the sorrow it sings of; <Cairsten> A flight, a learning to forget that <Cairsten> We have no wings... <Cairsten> It is a walk into darkness, <Cairsten> For we are the light-bearers; <Cairsten> A lighting of stars, though we know <Cairsten> They burn out too soon... <Cairsten> It is the perfecting of an art, <Cairsten> A crafting that could not be complete <Cairsten> Had we a thousand times our poor lifespans <Cairsten> To spend upon it; <Cairsten> A seizing upon the time we do have, <Cairsten> For our days are all too few. <Cairsten> It is a way of living, a way of seeing; <Cairsten> An heirloom of great value, <Cairsten> A gift beyond recompense: <Cairsten> The ability to defy our mortality. <Cairsten> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Silvermist smiles....."That is a truth.....and well portrayed too....." [DH] yeah reaching intoourselves to reach beyond oursleves * Forestra that was awesome :) <Draygus> That was great, and so very true... Many could learn from that Poem :> * Lue_Ebra kisses his beloved,"beautiful, Love" * Eredien huggles Cairsten. <TheBlueWizard> Very good! <Eredien> Wonderful! *** Mode change [-v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Silvermist> Salutations Pater_Nox. *snugs* [DH] ok upnext is <Pater_Nox> greetings, Silvermist <Cairsten> thank you; it's a reminder to myself, really, for when things get bad. *** Mode change [+v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] Silvermist with her second ppoem of the night [DH] this one is called completion <Silvermist> Well, some of you might recognize this, but it feels right to dig it out again.....*smile* *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Silvermist> A shadowed glance <Silvermist> The touch of a hand <Silvermist> Steps of a dance <Silvermist> A shining silver band <Silvermist> These are a part <Silvermist> Of that which is whole <Silvermist> Open your heart <Silvermist> And look for your goal <Silvermist> Remember my friend <Silvermist> The truth of these ways <Silvermist> There is never a end <Silvermist> No matter what one says. <Silvermist> We each are a part <Silvermist> of each one another <Silvermist> From end back to start <Silvermist> Father, child, mother <Silvermist> For each one must we live <Silvermist> With truth in our heart <Silvermist> All we are do we give <Silvermist> To that which we are a part. <Silvermist> ---end--- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Draygus applauds loudely! [DH] lovely [DH] indeed we are part and must give back to draw more out :> <Cairsten> very nicely done, as always, Silvermist. * Eredien grins at the truth in the poem * Wolf-Friend applauds * Snap-Dragon- applauds, but needs to close this window, unfortunately... :( * Lord_Cobalt *yeas!* <Silvermist> later Snap. *snugs* [DH] awwwww sorry to see you go snap * Snap-Dragon- hugs everyone, and heads out... * TheBlueWizard applauds *** Mode change [-v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Snap-Dragon- (DragonX@to-016-090.rh.ncsu.edu) has left channel #AFD_poetry [DH] ok up next is our wolf-friend again with more poetry from the wolf's mouth * Forestra applauds nice *** Mode change [+v Wolf-Friend] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] because he has been rather prolific this week we are going to let her slip 2 in here :> [DH] since they are fairly short :> * Wolf-Friend nods [DH] I'll let her intro them :> *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls wolf-friend up * Wolf-Friend walks up... <Wolf-Friend> The first one by Zampolit is called The Moon <Wolf-Friend> The Moon <Wolf-Friend> I stand there ontop of the hill, <Wolf-Friend> gazing at thee. <Wolf-Friend> You fill me with power. <Wolf-Friend> I feel it rush through my venes. <Wolf-Friend> I lean back my head. <Wolf-Friend> I let It go. <Wolf-Friend> The Howl fills the Night. <Wolf-Friend> Fills my soul. <Wolf-Friend> I am reborned tonight. <Wolf-Friend> It is time for the Hunt. <Wolf-Friend> I run. <Wolf-Friend> I feel the wind rushing by. <Wolf-Friend> I am alive. <Wolf-Friend> Heart beating <Wolf-Friend> Blood flowing <Wolf-Friend> Air rushes through <Wolf-Friend> Ground passes by <Wolf-Friend> I am alive... <Wolf-Friend> The End *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] and we will give folks a chance to comment between the poems :> * Forestra smiles and applauds "kewl" <Silvermist> Good, it encompases the soul of the wolf.......I felt that.......*smile* [DH] now that gives me a sense of the wolf alright :> * Draygus clapsa loudely... I liked that a lot!! * TheBlueWizard happily applauds <Silvermist> Salutations Rahmal. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] ok and then the next poem please :> <Wolf-Friend> The next one is called The second <Wolf-Friend> The Second <Wolf-Friend> In a second we shall Love <Wolf-Friend> In a second we live <Wolf-Friend> In a second we meet <Wolf-Friend> In a second we kiss <Wolf-Friend> In a second we create <Wolf-Friend> In a second we part <Wolf-Friend> In a second we kill <Wolf-Friend> In a lifetime we long for what we lost <Wolf-Friend> The End *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Silvermist> Whoa.....deep......I like it...... * Draygus claps louely :> <Rahmal> ooh, nice [DH] very nice :> <Forestra> kewlies > <Cairsten> a rather sad thought, but expressed nicely. [DH] as has been said before - it easy to destry - not so easy to create [DH] agreed * Silvermist nods...... *** Wolf-Friend is now known as Sigritha [DH] now I'm goign to slip another of my poems in here :> [DH] befoe we get to the last couple :> * Silvermist smiles..... *** Mode change [-v Sigritha] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <TheBlueWizard> Nice! [DH] and while this one is titled I am Cursed ( the Dragon's Lament) [DH] its really not a very sad poem :> [DH] so here goes :> *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] I AM CURSED [DH] (DRAGON'S LAMENT) [DH] I am cursed [DH] with a sense of time [DH] that splits a second [DH] into a million parts [DH] yet sees an eon pass [DH] in a single flash. [DH] I see life [DH] not as seperate steps [DH] but as a flowing river [DH] 10,000 miles long [DH] with source and mouth [DH] and length in view. [DH] People appear both 8 and 80 [DH] even when they're only 17. [DH] And single stones can tell me [DH] stories of the ages [DH] older and greater than [DH] any told by man. [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Forestra applauds interesting :> <Rahmal> hmm, interesting. I like it! <Cairsten> I like that sentiment, and the imagery is beautiful. [DH] that is what happens when you get old like me :> <Silvermist> It is an interesting version on time.....and yet very true.....I like it Uncle. *snugs* * Sigritha applauds * Silvermist chuckles softly and snugs her Uncle. [DH] perspective <Forestra> oh geees you aint' that old lol Dh :) *hugs* [DH] snugs hun <TheBlueWizard> Hmmm... * TheBlueWizard applauds [DH] true - only 4.1 BY - stoll got a few eons left in me :> [DH] still <Cairsten> you are not old...you can try that word on for fit when you hit 80, but not before. <Forestra> lol :> [DH] maybe I'll take one of them and learn ow to type properly * Silvermist chuckles softly. [DH] ok up next is cairsten with another poem of hers :> *** Mode change [+v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls Cairsten up to intro and read * Cairsten takes the microphone for the last time tonight. <Cairsten> this is another untitled one...dedicated to a friend no longer among the living. <Cairsten> Do you know me? <Cairsten> It is obvious that you <Cairsten> Think you do... <Cairsten> Did we play together, you and I? <Cairsten> Did we tell each other secrets? <Cairsten> Did you hide with me, <Cairsten> Under my favourite stand of trees? <Cairsten> Tell me, do you remember me? <Cairsten> Was I smiling? <Cairsten> Did you know when I bled? <Cairsten> Did I have to hide the marks <Cairsten> From you, too... <Cairsten> Did you call yourself my friend? <Cairsten> You were never the one I turned to, <Cairsten> But she is hidden forever-- <Cairsten> The keeper of my memories is gone away, <Cairsten> And taken my secrets, too... <Cairsten> Took the things I gave her <Cairsten> Because I could not keep them, <Cairsten> And yet be whole... <Cairsten> She took my pain upon her, <Cairsten> And hung my wounds with her, <Cairsten> In my stead. <Cairsten> December's other daughter, <Cairsten> My dark angel... <Cairsten> Took my place, and she is dead. <Cairsten> ...for all of December's children, and especially Jeanette. <Cairsten> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Silvermist blinks back tears....."Tis deep, and I understand much of that, all too well........." * Silvermist snugs Cairsten gently. * DH huggles Cairsten its always sad when they leave like that * Cairsten steps down quickly and quietly. * Sigritha applauds * Lue_Ebra hugs Cair IRL [DH] squeeze her tight for all of us Lue *** Mode change [-v Cairsten] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] ok now before the last poem of the evening [DH] we are goign to bring Sigritha back up to read 2 more of Wolfy's poems [DH] and we will save teh rest of his for nextweek so we will have a few then too for sure *** Mode change [+v Sigritha] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls Sigritha back up * Sigritha walks up <Sigritha> The next one is called The darkness *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Sigritha> The darkness <Sigritha> With Darkness come Silence <Sigritha> With Darkness come Solitude <Sigritha> With Darkness come Fear <Sigritha> With Darkness come Death <Sigritha> With Darkness came the Wolf <Sigritha> But anymore <Sigritha> The end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] now that is a dark poem alright <Silvermist> Interesting......*soft smile* [DH] but isn't that last line missing a word? <Rahmal> yes, pretty dark.. <Sigritha> I don know DH... [DH] ok hun check back with wolfy ok? <Sigritha> I will do that... <Sigritha> on monday... * Lord_Cobalt lights a lamp before he ends up stepping on something he shouldn't <Cairsten> yes, I thought so, too. he didn't run those by me, but I think it was supposed to be "but not anymore." I'll ask him. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] ok and with that on to the next to last poemn of the evenining <Sigritha> The next one is very sort aswell... <Sigritha> The Call <Sigritha> Death screams through the Night. <Sigritha> It fills every heart with Fear <Sigritha> The ancient Howl fills the Night. <Sigritha> Makes my blood boil <Sigritha> Makes me feel alive <Sigritha> more than ever. <Sigritha> "Come and dance with me!" she says, <Sigritha> "Because there is no tomorrow!" <Sigritha> The End *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Lord_Cobalt hmmms [DH] I think I've heard thsat call a time ot two :> <Cairsten> that was very "carpe diem". much lighter-hearted than the others. <Silvermist> Hmmm.....life and death irrevocably entwined......a wolf's view indeed..... * TheBlueWizard solemnly applauds three poems [DH] yep :> <Rahmal> I'll have to make it a point to get here earlier next time.. [DH] yeah :> [DH] and bring poems if you write :> * Silvermist smiles softly. [DH] we normally start at 6pm pacific time rahmal :> *** Blue_Monk (~bebop@chi-qbu-nvm-vty117.as.wcom.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry [DH] ok that leaves us with only the last poem of the eveing to go [DH] this is one I don't think anyone here has heard before [DH] despite its being a fairly old one of mine <Silvermist> Salutations Blue_Monk. [DH] I figure over the last 25 years I've put somthing like 40 k miles onto greyhound buses [DH] and folks often wonder how I could stand it well this poem sorta helps to explain it a bit :> <Silvermist> That's a lot...... *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] this is about one of those sort expereinces that only realy happen on buses and such [DH] its called Flames of Romance [DH] FLAMES OF ROMANCE [DH] [DH] Her face, [DH] was washed in the predawn mists [DH] as we stared into the day. [DH] [DH] Sweet apricot [DH] her dawn lit cheeks [DH] framed by curls of flame. [DH] [DH] While, [DH] laughing sparks from her Frankish eyes [DH] lit sharp hot flames of romance. [DH] [DH] And I, [DH] the moth, [DH] for a night and a morn, [DH] danced attendant to her fire. [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <Draygus> That was Great Uncle! [DH] thanks :> * Silvermist smiles....."Very nice, Uncle.....I like it...." * Lue_Ebra applauds <Forestra> yes very good :) <Cairsten> oooh...and to think, I just went to put in an app. one day. should've ridden a bus instead, hmm? * Rahmal claps * Cairsten grins. [DH] and with that we end this week's poetry reading