[DH] ok if we are ready :> [DH] /mode #afd_poetry mi *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] a remidner that we are +mi during a poem and then turn it off for commetns and to get the next poet up to the stage :> [DH] the first poem tonight is one of mine - called strangly Fear and Pain [DH] its actually a joint effort that was the result of a concversation between two natural poets :> and goes like this :> [DH] Fear and Pain> [DH] Pain is a teacher showing us the errors of our ways [DH] They must live life through the eyes of the blind... [DH] and the ears of the deaf [DH] they are the ones left in the cold... looking in from the outside... [DH] mad at the world - beacause they would not look for the door [DH] Or perhaps they were unable to open the door... [DH] perhaps tho I've always found that the door was left ajar for me to enter thru [DH] makes me think they haven't looked [DH] or refused the challlenge [DH] Because you are able to see all... [DH] You know that knowledge never stops.. [DH] There is always something to learn... [DH] Some truely believe that the world only holds so much information.. [DH] yet its a wounderous endless sea that I can sail for all my life [DH] men set limits out of fear [DH] not of what they will find [DH] but because they are scared they will find none [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Silvermist smiles..."I like that one....it shows an interesting concept in there..." * Eredien claps I really liked that one, a veryinteresting way of poeming. * Ksulitan smiles softly err, very interesting, I mean. I like it...maybe we should try to do a big compilation poem from all teh people who read on here.... * Eredien really likes that idea. [DH] that could be fun :> [DH] ok next up is Ksulitan with an untitled poem :> Aye....it could be..... *** Mode change [+v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * DH calls Ks up to read :> * Ksulitan steps up to the fore --start-- Clouds flowing throught the sky a flash of silver reveals a silhouette moving silently and swiftly The shape turns revealing a pair of glowing eyes eager for the hunt A heartbeat later the form is gone only th egentl beat of the rain can be heard --end-- sowwie about the last typo.... *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH I like the imagery there......tense, but pervasive and gentle. [DH] a lovely oem :> That is a really nice poem, compacted emotion. *** Signoff: Eredien (Ask@204-254-233.ipt.aol.com) has left IRC [Connection reset by peer] [DH] but does it suggest that all rain is is dragons ummmmmmmmm .......... *** Silvermist is now known as Danaie_Aerial it's funny, when I wrote that I wasn't thinking of dragons *** Eredien (Ask@204-254-233.ipt.aol.com) has joined channel #afd_poetry re Eredien. *snugs* [DH] ok :> [DH] and sorry - I'm in a bit of a wierd mood tonight :> *** Mode change [-v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH Whoops, I double-clicked too fast. :) *** Mode change [+v Danaie_Aerial] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Danaie_Aerial smiles..."My turn, Uncle?" [DH] and up next is silver msit with her poem The Ildanya [DH] yep hun * Danaie_Aerial glides foreward holding a sheaf of papers.. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH Her cloak drawn about her She crouches in the woodland Now stealthily tracks The Mytrala slaver band Into the secret camp She silently glides Waiting on Vengance Her time she bides Eyes like shards of moonlight Watch the men about the fire She by her will has only Barely checked her terrible ire The one she awaits comes forth With his men to talk She forces calm upon herself And forward does she walk Throwing back her hood Her voice raises in song She would kill the man Whom she's hunted long Her eyes glittered brightly Silver-blue as the moon The lines of power danced along her limbs to the tune A bolt like lightning flashed His shields breaking through Crumpled on the ground His debt was now due Turning toward the others Destruction in her wake Sending forth new spirits For Corelos to take Pierced by blades she fell at last And was heard to say By sun and moon, Khea, I promised For thy death he now does pay." For the love of a sister gladly Did the Ildanya face her fate May we so brave become For the safety of our family or our mates. --end-- [DH] hrmmmm playing AD&D hun? or reading forgotten realms books? *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Ksulitan applauds wildly I like it alot Uncle...nope...a tale from one of my own stories..... That's an interesting poem, I liked when you compared her eyes to moonlight. Reminded me of Artemis for a moment. [DH] a beautify poem [DH] ok :> * Cylis smiles. I thought it appropriate to take my ildanyari form when telling that tale too. *grin* The dancers have much power, but greater loyalty. * TheBlueWizard applauds Err, uh ... Is this being recorded? I feel I will need a copy. [DH] yes it is LC :> [DH] we log allthe readings and eventually I evenpost them :> * Eredien thinks they are archived on some webpage. * Lord_Cobalt grins, "Just checking." LC, I take it you liked that one? *** Mode change [-v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] our next poem is Called "What I know about Aerodynamics" *** Mode change [+v Eredien] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] and is by Eredien :> [DH] come on up and read Eredien :> * Eredien walks up to the front of the room *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH I wrote this poem about a wish to fly. Err, maybe I'll just have to type it... I smile: my teeth, in white glinting rows, are lined up like soldiers ready for march and parade. The window is down. The air: comes through, smelling like old heat and highway. I feel like flying: jumping out the window, bursting through the canopy of the confining car roof, feeling the air not only against my face but my wings, soaring, laughing, yelling "Suprise! This is the way it was always meant to be!" But the ride comes to an end: much too soon, as all good things do. I am left wanting: not only to feel the push-drag of air past a single hand not only coasting on borrowed air not only able to fly for five minutes at 65 miles per hour Definition of a pity: to have the whole of that perfectly blue sky today broken by no green wing. One pink cupped hand is a poor substitute. *END* *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH Sorry about the wait... [DH] a very poor substitute in deed :> [DH] huggles dazd :> Hey Dragondazd! I know the feeling there. *smile* Tis something for all dragons.... Dazd. *snugs* * Dragondazd waves * TheBlueWizard applauds *** Mode change [-v Eredien] on channel #afd_poetry by DH hi Dragondazd.....nice poem Eredien Thanks. Salutations DogOfWar. [DH] aloha hi [DH] ok next we are goign to bring Ksulitan back up for his second poem of hte evening - again an untitled one :> *** Mode change [+v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH hello DogOfWar hmmm...quite an audience tonight * Ksulitan strides up again *ahem* Many have come, few are recieved With all their strengths and faults perceived A challenge placed A trial faced Bracing the strong, breaking the weak. --end-- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * Ksulitan fades back into the group [DH] short and solid Ks :> I like that.....it feels right.....and philosophical. * Eredien likes that. *** Mode change [-v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH It's very thoughtful. That had a slight hint of the story Kaz and I are working on. [DH] typical old celtic view of a dragon Hmm.... * Silvermist smiles..... thank you And best of all ... We're almost done it, too. [DH] great :> * Silvermist grins..."Good!" [DH] you goign to give us a few snippets when its done? * Eredien grins. That's great! Just one tiny detail remains looting our poor heads. [DH] k really? Sorry, I'm getting you off topic, aren't I? * Cylis smiles. boy i'm lagged to DH [DH] ok up next is another of my poems? well mine and broken's - this was a bit later inthe conversation ( conversation? how about acidental poetry workshop?) * Lord_Cobalt will be sure to post the story in his web lair when ready. [DH] we were trying not to make poetry and couldn't seem to help ourselves :> [DH] anyway * Eredien LOL's [DH] this is called Death Rides My Shoulder *** DogOfWar (.@1Cust74.tnt12.tampa.fl.da.uu.net) has left channel #afd_poetry *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] Death Rides My Shoulder [DH] death rides my shoulder - advising me [DH] each moment he may call [DH] so each moment I must live it all [DH] And within that moment ... [DH] Live a thousand lives... [DH] And die a thousand deaths... [DH] All for the moment ... [DH] And the thrill of living... [DH] to take each moment and make worthy [DH] since it may be the last I live [DH] Yes... [DH] and so must stand for all I lived> [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH oooh.....an interesting feeling, and outlook on life/death..... * Lord_Cobalt Ooooos! * Ksulitan giggles at DH I liked that one a lot. * Eredien is impressed. [DH] yeah - and one that is damned hard to live up to :> even for a dragon :> interesting.... *** Mode change [+v Cylis] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] but the rewards are great :> * Silvermist smiles. nice * Silvermist watches her etherial friend excitedly, expecting a wonderful poem. [DH] ok next up isd cylis who will ( after the lag) intro the poem :> Very well. I normally cloister my poetry. But as I have no fear here of any reception less than propitious, I decided to make an exception. And you have my commiserations for the lag, of course. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH This is "K. 361, Mov. 3". Beyond lands of wonder, beyond lands sublime, Past the haunts of dreamers, endlessly deep, Rests a place of shadows, a place of time, A fancy of sleeping, a fancy's sleep. . Dunes of sand, the colour of old nights, Lifeless winds that blow lonely forevers, A sky: Black velvet, an Eye, Silver Lights, A desert Eternity for nevers. . Nightflower went to the desert to flee, He raised from the black sands a bronze spire, Raised so high that even sleepers would see, Taller than his loneliness, much higher. . He built it with hope, and built with care, With forgotten art, with forgotten power, Built with blocks of time, mortared with despair, A reminder of death. A clock tower. . He sealed it from time, and locked its many doors, Filled it with time the way morrow fills a bone, A ticking clock on each of countless floors, Hidden from time, with no time save its own. . Tick-tock, each precious moment takes a breath, Nightflower went to hear his seconds feed, Drip-Drop, each precious moment meets its death, Nightflower went to watch his seconds bleed. . Beyond lands of wonder, beyond lands sublime, Past the haunts of dreamers, endlessly deep, Rests a place of shadows, a place of time, A fancy of sleeping, a fancy's sleep. . fin *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] wow :> Great poem! * Eredien slowly grins. "Hmm. That was really lyrical, sort of song-like...and it tied in with the other poem about a thousand deaths, too." * Lord_Cobalt *applauds* for a change :) Whoa! *blinking* I'm going to have to cut that and look at it often..I only got a fraction of what I'm sure is hidden there, and that submersed me in thought, and feeling. Thank you all. * Ksulitan is in awe [DH] yeah - good poems are a pain inte brain - they make you think and feel :> * Ksulitan applauds After that I almost feel inadequate pain in the brain? I have allways liked your essays and insights, Cylis...but this astonds me more than they have before......*hugs tight* [DH] good thing its alsmost :> *** Mode change [-v Cylis] on channel #afd_poetry by DH I loved the line about the color of the sand, that blew me away. *** Mode change [+v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH I'm definitely gonna have to make TW read that [DH] and now for the next to the last poem of the evening :< [DH] yeah :> [DH] and tell my grandaughter hi : for me :> What about a poem about poetry? There's my challenge to ya :) ah...me again [DH] yeah and anotehr untitled one :> * Ksulitan steps up to spout a few more lines :) *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH oi very * Ksulitan clears his throat A cool breeze wafts past me. The clean, pure air calls to my senses. My mind soars, being buttressed by the wind. My heart swells with a passion unlimited. My soul rejoices, filled with an exquisite joy. Then the breeze fades returning all to normal, leaving only a memory of the emotions. --end-- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * TheBlueWizard applauds * Eredien *huggles* Ksulitan. That was great. [DH] I like that one too :> * Silvermist smiles....."Beautiful and touching, as allways, Uncle K`Sulitan." I loved that, Ksulitan. * Ksulitan blushes a little [DH] and that brings us to the last poem of the evening :< thanks alot....you don't know how much I appreciate your opinions [DH] this is like Ksyulitan's a short poem capturing a momment *** Mode change [-v Ksulitan] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] in this case I was reminded of it this past weekend as My guest and I drove thru some of the redwoods near here [DH] it's called Nature's western Church [DH] Sunlight sprinkles thru the towered trees [DH] as light thru a stained glass window [DH] while the wind sings a sacred hymn [DH] thru the needled branches [DH] as I slide past [DH] beneath the cathedral trees [DH] of Nature's Western church [DH] >end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH [DH] and if you go to my gallery page there is a picture of the scene as well :> Beautiful.....and touching. *smile* I like the imagery. *** Pickachu (fal@PPPa20-ResaleNewYorkMetro3-3R1120.saturn.bbn.com) has joined channel #afd_poetry I like the metaphors. nice! * Eredien claps. "I like that! (Where's the webpage?)" Salutations Pickachu. [DH] and more to come when I get the film from this weekend developed :> Hey Pikachu! That reminds me, DH ... Are you going to get back into the AFD WebRing again? [DH] http://www.dragonlogic.com/DH/gallery.html allo [DH] yes - I 've got a ton of stuff to do - all of it tomorrow :> *** Pickachu (fal@PPPa20-ResaleNewYorkMetro3-3R1120.saturn.bbn.com) has left channel #afd_poetry Peek-*achooo!* [DH] you've pulled me right? All three of 'em, DH Thanks for the reading, everyone. It was great. [DH] so I can reregister cleanly? I fear that I must be going. Good evening. Wonderful poems, all. Au Revoir. [DH] great :> *** Signoff: Eredien (Ask@204-254-233.ipt.aol.com) has left IRC [Quit: Until next week, then...] *** Cylis (Cylis@204.171.27.222) has left channel #afd_poetry [DH] and we will be here again next weekend :> later Cylis. *snugs* And thanks........twas inspiring.... [DH] same tiem and place :>