<Dralayven> hi dh <Jolith> okay..I think we're all here now. * Dralayven smiles * Silvermist thinks that the channel is rather nicely filled up tonight... *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> I think so too, Silver.. <Jolith> and I think we can begin. <Jolith> the first one will be one of mine... <Jolith> written in honor of KiltFire and Boadica's mating. It's called Today. <Jolith> I will dream forever of today, <Jolith> When your hand is warm in mine, <Jolith> And our minds and hearts are one. <Jolith> I will remember this moment <Jolith> Always among those <Jolith> That define me to myself; <Jolith> For you, and your trust and love, <Jolith> Have changed me, and made me <Jolith> More truly the person I wished to be... <Jolith> In my dearest dreams, my secret hopes, <Jolith> There was always you, <Jolith> To hold, to cherish, to protect. <Jolith> Today, and every day from here <Jolith> Until I open my eyes no more, <Jolith> You are in my heart. <Jolith> END. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Touching...very touching. *smile* <Sky-chan> Nice... <shaskirit> how sweet (= [dh] sweet * Kiera applauds :) <Digi2> ooooh! * Dralayven smiles <Iceflame> good poem. very sweet. * DiamondFlame hopes she feels that way some day * Treyos smiles <Dralayven> I liked it Joliath...feels like it gives off the essence of hope <Jolith> I don't usually do sweet poems; this was an experiment for me; I'm glad you liked it. <DiamondFlame> it was good <Dralayven> like I said...it felt like hope..^_^ <Dralayven> hope is a wonderful thing <Digi2> Very.....sincere <DiamondFlame> something * Silvermist smiles. <Treyos> wb love. ;) <Silvermist> re Snow. *huggles* <Justyce> thanks. * Dralayven smiles <Justyce> *huggles* <Silvermist> Snow, same problems as before? *concerned look* <Sky-chan> ? <Treyos> Just lag, misty. ;) * Silvermist blinks... <Justyce> No sweetie...no nuking tonight...I hope. <Silvermist> Ah...good. *smile* * Dralayven gets out a can of ant-nuke and sprays the channel * Justyce smiles at Dralayven. <Sky-chan> ant nuke? <Dralayven> um...anti-nuke that is.... <Dralayven> it was funny at one point! If I could type:P * Silvermist smiles, chuckles and snugs Dral gently. * Dracas is semi AFK and it's ticking him off being so... * Dralayven smiles...its nice to be loved ^_^ <shaskirit> ykes <Jolith> ?me calls shaskirit up to read, with her poem, Jason Mattison. <Jolith> eep! <Jolith> you get the idea...*grin*. we'll work it out together, I'm sure. * shaskirit slowly walks up <shaskirit> all i have to stare at of you <shaskirit> is a broken memory that you burried deep <shaskirit> in my heart. i dream of the day when the <shaskirit> gang can back together and han out <shaskirit> i hear the song you wrote with your <shaskirit> band an well it makes me want to cry <shaskirit> your like a big brother to me and will not forget you <shaskirit> ~end~` hes alive but i dont know where he is *** Mode change [-m] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven gives shaskirit a hug seems likes its needed *** Mode change [-i] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Kiera> That's sweet shas <Silvermist> Nicely done...*smile* <Iceflame> nice. <DiamondFlame> good * Dracas applauds for his daughter, "I liked that, it was very nice" :} * DiamondFlame applauds <Jolith> very nicely done... <Digi2> Sounds like you really miss your friends <shaskirit> thankies <Treyos> Very touching, shas <Sky-chan> is sad <Dralayven> very heartfelt....I hope...you find him *** Dream_Knight (fantom@206.117.161.203) has joined channel #afd_poetry <shaskirit> i hope too <Silvermist> DK! *huggles* *** Mode change [+sik -v] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [-k -v] on channel #afd_poetry by ChanServ *** Mode change [-s] on channel #afd_poetry by ChanServ <Dream_Knight> **Huggles)) <Jolith> hi... *** Mode change [-i] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <shaskirit> going potty * Dracas chuckles <Dralayven> hehe..thanks * Jolith looks strangely at chanserv... * Silvermist grins quietly.... * Jolith sighs. <Treyos> Mlocked to -k -s <Jolith> I didn't try to change those settings... * Silvermist shrugs... *** Mode change [-v shaskirit] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dracas attacks the big hairy beast channy-splurge * Treyos shrugs ;P <Jolith> okay; that worked... *** Dream_Knight (fantom@206.117.161.203) has left channel #afd_poetry <Jolith> next up is Dracas, with an untitled poem. <Dracas> ack *** Mode change [+v Dracas] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dracas> well, here goes the cheerios... <Dracas> Throw it high unto the winds <Dracas> and let the truth be known <Dracas> I am wisdom, I am faith <Dracas> and courage unbestowed <Dracas> Let live the dragon soaring high above <Dracas> let live the mighty soul encouraged to become. <Dracas> Whilst not faulter, whilst not drown <Dracas> for a dragon is unknown <Dracas> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist blinks...and smiles broadly..."Very well done, son...draconic in heart and soul." <Kiera> Wonderful Dracas.. * Treyos nods. "I like it..." * Dralayven smiles @the dragons.... *** Signoff: shaskirit (~mace@hol-max1-14.iserv.net) has left IRC [Client exited] * Justyce smiles brightly. <Dracas> eh...yeah...I thought it sucked ;} <Justyce> Very nice. <Jolith> very nice, Dracas. I liked taht a lot. <DiamondFlame> wow <DiamondFlame> i love that <Dralayven> I likey <Digi2> Deep, really deep * Dracas smiles <Iceflame> very good. * Silvermist snugs her son happily. *** Mode change [-v Dracas] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Iceflame looks up "whilst" ... <Silvermist> Iceflame...archaic term for while. <Iceflame> Silvermist: thought so. confirming. please wait... * Silvermist blinks...computer like message startling her... <Iceflame> yep. <Jolith> hmm. we've lost shaskirit; let's hope she returns when she can. * Silvermist nods... <Iceflame> sorry. I was in a hurry. I think like that sometimes. <Treyos> heh <Jolith> Silvermist; you're in the spotlight next. * Dralayven smiles at the thought *** Mode change [+v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> ^_* * Silvermist smiles and glides up to the front. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> This one is entitled "The Passage" and dedicated to all of my friends and family here online. <Jolith> Silvermist is going to read her poem, The Passage. <Silvermist> A path lies beneath my feet <Silvermist> A goal lies for me to meet <Silvermist> Far ahead the road does go <Silvermist> And it's end does no one know <Silvermist> All about is drear and bleak <Silvermist> Knowing not what it is I seek <Silvermist> The path is dark, all shades of grey <Silvermist> Rocky, narrow, and painful the way <Silvermist> I follow it up, the long lonely trail <Silvermist> I measure each step, not daring to fail <Silvermist> Greenfields and blue skies temptingly lay <Silvermist> Off to the side, not too far away <Silvermist> Onward and upward the road doth go <Silvermist> And I follow, steady but slow <Silvermist> A flash of light, a word, a smile <Silvermist> Eases the travel of each weary mile <Silvermist> Friends and family, present and past <Silvermist> Help me the long road to last <Silvermist> Hope you've given me, loved ones so dear <Silvermist> Ye've lightened my load, and taken my fear. <Silvermist> -end- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> ooh, thank you, Silvermist! * Dralayven is touched..^_* Silver..your just a really cool person to know * Iceflame applauds <Digi2> That was great, Silver. * Silvermist smiles and snugs everyone. * Treyos smiles brightly. "I love it. Very moving, hon." [DH] thanks silvermist that was lovely :> <Dracas> vewwy vewwy good Mommadwagin :} *** Mode change [-v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Treyos snugs misty back <Silvermist> You've all made a long road much easier to bear... <Digi2> I wold join you on that journey for a while, if but for the companionship. * Jolith hugs Silver. * Dralayven smiles * Justyce smiles and hugs Misty. <Dralayven> feelings mutual Silver <DiamondFlame> ooo good *** Mode change [+v Iceflame] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Sky-chan> really nice * Iceflame swats at the butterflies that have suddenly and for no apparent reason appeared in her stomach... <Jolith> IceFlame is up next, with Musings on a Rainy Road. <Jolith> be of good cheer, hon... <Dracas> I have to go *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Dracas (gregbi@gr-tnts1-14-120.triton.net) has left channel #afd_poetry <Iceflame> Musings on a rainy road <Iceflame> -or- <Iceflame> Eastern Colorado is Exceptionally Flat <Iceflame> Purple lightning, and <Iceflame> A cloudburst with edges <Iceflame> Maybe a mile away, <Iceflame> Maybe more. <Iceflame> > <Iceflame> It drifts, a harmless Man-o-War, <Iceflame> Its tentacles trailing <Iceflame> Grey fog and rain. <Iceflame> . <Iceflame> As if from a hole in the sky, <Iceflame> Lifegiving water flows <Iceflame> A waterfall floating in midair. <Iceflame> Beyond it, sunset paints the sky with <Iceflame> Rose and purple <Iceflame> . <Iceflame> end... *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Interesting...good imagery.... <Kiera> Wow.. that's amazing, Ice.. * Iceflame sits down, and tries to look calm. <Jolith> very vivid word pictures; I like that. <Digi2> Beautiful <Digi2> I enjoy imagery like that. *** Mode change [-v Iceflame] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Treyos> Very nice description, Ice. And I like the second title. ;P <Iceflame> thank you... everyone. * Dralayven smiles...anne rice type description in a poem =) <Silvermist> Iceflame..does that mean you're near me? <DiamondFlame> that's beautiful!! <Dralayven> very nice <Iceflame> Silvermist: where are you? <DiamondFlame> i love it! <DiamondFlame> it's very expressive * Silvermist is in Aurora Colorado. <Iceflame> Silver: um. qualify "near" [DH] iceflame - instate or out? <Silvermist> Just wondering if you were another Coloradan..I've noticed we have several around afd/camelot area. * Iceflame smiles shyly at all the praise... <Iceflame> not for Colorado, sorry. <Digi2> I have relatives in CO. Can't think of their last name atm. <Iceflame> from even. <Dralayven> you deserce it Ice <Digi2> Colorado Springs <Silvermist> Ah...*nodding* Just curious... <Dralayven> argh...deserve it I mean * Dralayven lights a cigarette <Iceflame> I was on a trip, and saw this thing... I didn't have a camera, so...*shrug* [DH] I've done that :> [DH] its a great way to keep a memory :> * Jolith takes the podium again. <Dralayven> hmmmpicture is worth a 1000 words...but yet...a 1000 words can be better than a picture <Silvermist> True enough... <Jolith> it is, at that... <Dralayven> ^_^ <Jolith> The next poem is another of mine; it goes back to my girlhood. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> It's entitled, Calypso. <Jolith> It's the feel of rough bark between your knees <Jolith> As you cling to a branch, <Jolith> The stickiness of mango juice <Jolith> As it drips down your chin <Jolith> And stains your clothes gold... <Jolith> The friendly bustle of the market day crowd <Jolith> That stretches from the Savannah to the Dial, <Jolith> Its four lion's head fountains <Jolith> Spouting gaily beneath the clock pole; <Jolith> The knowledge that only four policemen <Jolith> Need be on patrol even today, <Jolith> And that they know everyone by name... <Jolith> It's the blue of the sky, <Jolith> Deep as a child's watercolours, <Jolith> And the startling contrast of the flag against it, <Jolith> Scarlet, ebony, and snow. <Jolith> It's the heart-in-throat pride in the voices of students <Jolith> As they sing their daily pledge... <Jolith> "May every creed and race find an equal place..." <Jolith> The ping-de-ding, ding-de-ding, <Jolith> Of the steelpan being played on the corner; <Jolith> The song of the vendor... <Jolith> "Get yuh co-co-nut wa-ter!"... <Jolith> As she passes through the crowds to peddle her wares. <Jolith> The island is good to her own. <Jolith> But La Diablesse rides, <Jolith> Only hoofprints betraying, <Jolith> To seal the fate of those lustful enough <Jolith> To let words be their doom. <Jolith> The soucouyant flies, fiery trail <Jolith> Marking her wake, <Jolith> And douens lead damned children away. <Jolith> Out of the forests steps Papa Bois, <Jolith> Horns and hooves gleaming, <Jolith> To do battle for his protected ones. <Jolith> And yet...Divali deyas burn through the night; <Jolith> Staying the hand of evil another year. <Jolith> Calypso calls her children home. <Jolith> The tides wash in, and out again, <Jolith> Waterlogged sands meet sandy water; <Jolith> The island sleeps, and all is well, <Jolith> In the home of Calypso, <Jolith> Mistress of magic, <Jolith> Queen of the night. <Jolith> END. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Iceflame> wow. *applause* <Kiera> Kewlies Jolith <DiamondFlame> that's good <Treyos> Wow, indeed. * Silvermist blinks..takes it in..and smiles widely.."absolutely beautiful" <Treyos> Very, very nice. [DH] great job hun :> <Sky-chan> Yeah.... coolios * Dralayven remembers lion head founts....*smiles* thanks for reminding me [DH] no problem hun [DH] oops * Digi2 applauds * Jolith smiles. * Treyos smiles <Treyos> Hello, Wolfy <Silvermist> C-Wolfy. *huggles* * C-Wolfy bounces up and down...did i miss any?? *** Mode change [+v DiamondFlame] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <DiamondFlame> thank you <Jolith> yes, you did, hon, but I'm logging, so it's ok. <Silvermist> C-wolfy, unfortunately so..but several of us log... <C-Wolfy> sm and Jo: :) <C-Wolfy> when did u begin?? * Dralayven smiles <Jolith> up next is DiamondFlame, with Early in the Morning. <Treyos> Hiya Draylan <Dralayven> Dray! <Jolith> hi... <Silvermist> Salutations Draylan. * Dralayven gives Dray a big hug *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <DiamondFlame> may i begin? <DiamondFlame> Loud at Night <DiamondFlame> It's early in the morning <DiamondFlame> Look certain to the east <DiamondFlame> but from the west it shall come <DiamondFlame> fly over everything <DiamondFlame> and train all its thought to be <DiamondFlame> toward all beginning's end <DiamondFlame> for loud at night <DiamondFlame> is early in the morning <DiamondFlame> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <C-Wolfy> :) [DH] nice :> <Iceflame> ooooh... good poem. :) * Silvermist takes in the imagry and smiles.."Well done." * Kiera applauds.. Interesting.. [DH] sounds like a few of my parties :> <Dralayven> =) <Jolith> very nice, indeed. <Dralayven> very nice DF #afd_poetry * Treyos smiles * C-Wolfy puts his paws together rapidly...called apluading... <Silvermist> Dragonus. *huggles* <Dralayven> Drag! <Treyos> Hiya Dragonus! *hugs* <DiamondFlame> thank you <Dragonus> hiya everybody *pouncehuggles* <Jolith> hi, Dragonus. <DiamondFlame> i must go now <Dralayven> =( <Digi2> Little cerebral for me atm. Did not quite catch it. =( <DiamondFlame> but if anyone can tell me the meaning of that one, i welcome it. [DH] awwwww <Jolith> okay; thank you, Diamond... <Silvermist> later DiamondFlame. *huggles* <Iceflame> bye Dia <Dralayven> bye DF... <C-Wolfy> later dia * Treyos huggles DF <DiamondFlame> huggles <Silvermist> Salutations M_ysElf. [DH] aloha m_saelf :> <Jolith> hi... *** Mode change [+v Dragonheart] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Draylan> hi ya dragonus:) <M_ysElf> good evening to you Silvermist <M_ysElf> Aloha all :) <Treyos> Hiya M_ysElf <Jolith> ready, Dragonheart? <Dragonus> how are ay Dray? <Dragonus> *hugz* [DH] ready <Dragonus> hehehe <Treyos> hmmmm..... I'm talking to MysElf. ;P <Treyos> Again. ;) *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith [DH] aloha all [DH] this is going to be a bit slow as I type each line in [DH] this poem is based ona real incedent in a channel here on DALnet - #dragonehart - which I don't own :> [DH] its called Cup of LIfe [DH] Cup of LIfe [DH] Talons scratch and blades rattle [DH] as the patrons brag and bleat of battle [DH] Outside butterflies - [DH] twinned in the clear depths- [DH] draw nectar from the flowers [DH] Mystery and magic fill the land, [DH] while in the Inn they prattle [DH] of power and possesions. [DH] On the balconey four eyes, [DH] drinking scenes from both cups of life [DH] Backwards trail the tears of loves lost, [DH] But forward my eyes face - [DH] into the dawn. [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by DH * C-Wolfy hands DH a cookie for such nice poem...:) <Jolith> beautiful... <Silvermist> Beautiful, and touching. *smile* * Dralayven smiles...very vivid..I enjoyed it.... [DH] thanks :> <Treyos> hm... sounds like a bit of soul-searching to me. ;) 'Tis good. <Digi2> hmmmm... THat is certainly true of war. Something I don't care much for. <Digi2> I can see your feelings inside the words [DH] thanks digi :> <Digi2> Yeah. soul-searching. <Draylan> very good poem!!! :)) <Digi2> The violent and the peaceful <Iceflame> Good poem * C-Wolfy bounces up and down, cant wait til i see the log...:) *** Mode change [+v C-Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <C-Wolfy> Its me! :) * Dralayven smiles * Jolith smiles. * C-Wolfy bounces up to the podium... *** C-Wolfy is now known as Poetic_Wolfy <Jolith> yes, you're up next, hon, with The Fire. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Poetic_Wolfy puts on his barret <Poetic_Wolfy> first...this poem makes better in swedish...this is a prety straight translation.. <Poetic_Wolfy> here it goes... <Poetic_Wolfy> The Fire <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon all will be over. <Poetic_Wolfy> The gentle glow from whats left of the fire, <Poetic_Wolfy> are all that is left. <Poetic_Wolfy> What once were a furious and full of life <Poetic_Wolfy> will soon be turned into ashes. <Poetic_Wolfy> Remains of once proud and honest living. <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon all will be over. <Poetic_Wolfy> New winds will blow and tides will turn. <Poetic_Wolfy> Only memories will remain <Poetic_Wolfy> of such destructive and powerful being it once were. <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon there will be merely a glimse of its lost power <Poetic_Wolfy> Than it will fade and die. <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon all will be over. <Poetic_Wolfy> End. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Interesting, sorrowful and renewal all at once...*blinking* * Justyce blinks and then smiles. <Iceflame> *applause* <Justyce> That was powerful. * Dralayven scratches wolfy behind the ears <Poetic_Wolfy> just: it wehre? :) <Jolith> ooh..beautiful...in any language. [DH] agreed very well done wolfy :> <Poetic_Wolfy> dral: *ppuurrrsss* u know what a wolfy needs... <Digi2> That has a familiar ring to it. The meaning behind the words.... <Dralayven> I liked it <Poetic_Wolfy> :) <Treyos> Very good, Wolfy. ;) * Jolith grins. * Poetic_Wolfy will get overconfident with all this positive feelings...:) * Treyos is a bit of a pyro, so I love stuff about fire. ;> <Dralayven> hehe <Poetic_Wolfy> u know what this poem is really about? *** Signoff: Sky-chan (~goodgrief@ras36.mediamanager.com.sg) has left IRC [Ping timeout] * Dralayven nods *** Mode change [-v Poetic_Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> I think so... <Poetic_Wolfy> dral: lets hear..:) <Treyos> It could be a metaphor for a couple of things... I'd say life itself. <Dralayven> in my ears.... <Dralayven> I heard the fire within <Digi2> That's what I though as well: Life <Draylan> my silly kitten keeps watchingthe lines goupand the mouse move across the scree i think she wishes she were a poet too <Dralayven> the fire that everyone has.... <Draylan> eekkk silly typos <Poetic_Wolfy> its about a fire...thats all what it is to it. It was that when i wrote it down. then i noticed that it could mean alot of things aswell... <Digi2> Specifically sentient life. *** Silvermist is now known as Morigeddi <Draylan> me and the kitty say "WELL DONE!" * Dralayven giggles at Draylan [DH] wolfy you would be surprised how often that happens :> <Poetic_Wolfy> dray: :) *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Morigeddi has had the same thing happen to her occassionally. <Dralayven> Wolfy: That happens in life everyday...its almost ironic <Poetic_Wolfy> u can leave ur contribute by putting cookies in my box--tahnk u... <Treyos> That's the true fun of writing... finding out other interpretations. ;) <Poetic_Wolfy> dral: i guess so..:) <Jolith> our next poem is also entitled Fire... * Dralayven snickers alittle *** Signoff: Dralayven (s@ppp5.blueriver.mwt.net) has left IRC [User has been banned from this server] <Jolith> well, I guess not. :{ * Morigeddi blinks... [DH] what? <Treyos> Er? <Poetic_Wolfy> banned from server...wonder what he have done... <Morigeddi> Dral probably didn't do anything...from what I know of him.... * Treyos blinks. * Morigeddi thinks a mistake was probably made... [DH] prolly * Jolith calls silvermist up, then, with Lord Cobalt's poem. <Morigeddi> ok...*smile* <Draylan> no idont think he did a thing <Draylan> somebody mean prolly banned him <Dragonus> Dral will be back hes reconnecting <Jolith> ok... <Dragonus> he got booted *** Mode change [+v Morigeddi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Morigeddi walks up with the very short bit that her hatchling had offered for tonight... <Morigeddi> This one was written by Lord Cobalt, a short parody on the Night before Christmas... <Morigeddi> Twas the night before Christmas and all though the Lair, not a Dragon was stirring ... No, they won't dare. <Morigeddi> For if they are quiet and make the right scare ... <Morigeddi> A yummy plump dinner would soon be theirs. <Morigeddi> end... *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Treyos grins <Jolith> lol... [DH] hehehhehehe <Treyos> Someone hungry? ;) [DH] well athe, quel and I managed to get his hat :> * Justyce smileygiggles. * Morigeddi though it was rather funny herself... [DH] agreed hun * Morigeddi grins and giggles... [DH] L_C did a nce job :> <Poetic_Wolfy> cooll...it where a short one!" :) *** Mode change [-v Morigeddi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Poetic_Wolfy lol <Jolith> well, we'll go on, with Dragonheart to continue the levity, I think. * Draylan giggles...i like that one...i;l have to write it down for my other dragon friends *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith [DH] ok this a limerick I wrote a year or so ago abotu a couple of raptors :> [DH] it doesn't have a title so suggestiosn are being accepted :> [DH] here goes :> [DH] There once was a raptor rapscalion [DH] who thought he was quite the stallion [DH] Till a temptress T-Rex [DH] of his heart made a wrex [DH] and now to her tune [DH] he walks as her groom [DH] end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Poetic_Wolfy thinks that dragons and wolves are very alike * Morigeddi chuckles and smiles..."Raptor Rambunctiousness?" <Morigeddi> I like it, Uncle... <Jolith> lol...serves him right, I say... * Treyos grins [DH] hehehehe * Poetic_Wolfy lol <Poetic_Wolfy> whats wrex? :) [DH] yep hun defintely raptor rambunctiousness :> [DH] wecks <Draylan> cute very cute :)) [DH] modified :> [DH] wrecks <Dragonus> wrecks? <Poetic_Wolfy> DH: aaahh <Jolith> very cute, indeed... [DH] jsut spexxed to match the rhymew scheme :> * Poetic_Wolfy giggles [DH] spelled [DH] and I need to sit my typoist down with mavis beacon agtain [DH] except he would prolly spend all his time flirting with er * Treyos hands Dragonheart a new typoist. ;P [DH] thanks but I'll keep this one :> * Morigeddi offers a lecture for the typist with her brother Stormshadow..that usually helps.. [DH] don't think it would help he is damned independant which is part of why I like him * Jolith looks over at M_ysElf, with a smile. * Morigeddi grins... *** Mode change [+v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Poetic_Wolfy walks around with his cookie box... <Jolith> you're up next, hon, with Dragon Hunt... *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <M_ysElf> ok <M_ysElf> =====Dragon Hunt============== <M_ysElf> A Dragon I set out to battle, <M_ysElf> His head to hang upon my mantle. <M_ysElf> And of this hunt I swore 'NO FEAR', <M_ysElf> But cursed my pledge when the beast was near. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> We battled hard both night and day, <M_ysElf> the sun did burn my flesh away. <M_ysElf> Upon a town at last we stumbled, <M_ysElf> The beast let out a mighty rumble. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> The Drake and I both weak from attack, <M_ysElf> decided to pause for a noonday snack. <M_ysElf> And in the town there arose such a chorus, <M_ysElf> 'God please save us from these horrors'. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> This town we ate right off the map, <M_ysElf> I chased em out he squashed em flat. <M_ysElf> And in this town the streets ran red, <M_ysElf> The Dragon and I were both well fed. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> I eyed the Dragon the Dragon eyed me, <M_ysElf> and oh how we laughed twas something to see. <M_ysElf> I did change my judgement then, <M_ysElf> This king of kings I named a friend. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> Alas henceforth, <M_ysElf> Let it be known. <M_ysElf> Where Vampires hunt, <M_ysElf> Dragons doth roam. <M_ysElf> @-------}--- <M_ysElf> @-}-`---- End ----'-{-@ *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Treyos grins "How true you speak." * Treyos smiles at misty * Jolith chuckles. <Morigeddi> Very well written, I like the ending... <Dragonus> i like it! [DH] great job n+ysElf <Treyos> I love it. ;) <Poetic_Wolfy> cool!! [DH] M_ysElf <Jolith> and I thought I'd have to save you from the wrath of the room... <Digi2> That was cool *** Mode change [-v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <M_ysElf> lol <M_ysElf> it's nice to be appreciated. <Poetic_Wolfy> dragonheart inspired? <Jolith> lol...sounds like it, doesn't it? * Morigeddi smiles... * Poetic_Wolfy smiles... *** Kalytyra (Kalytyra@204.89.144.216) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Morigeddi> Kaly! *huggles* [DH] aloha Kaly :> <Kalytyra> Hi Mori }:> <Kalytyra> Hi all }:> *** Mode change [+v Poetic_Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Kalytyra> Hey DH }:> <Jolith> hi, Kalytyra... <Digi2> Hola <Poetic_Wolfy> me again?? :) <Treyos> Heya Kaly. <Treyos> How goes? * Kiera sighs.. See you all later * Kiera hugs Kaly on the way out.. LTNS ;) <Jolith> yes, you again, Poetic... [DH] aloha kiera *** Kiera (froggie@kuts12p04.cc.ukans.edu) has left channel #afd_poetry <Draylan> laters kiera * Draylan hugs kiera bye bye * Poetic_Wolfy bounces up once more...any contribution before i start? * Jolith gives oetic a cookie--and the microphone. <Jolith> +P *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Poetic_Wolfy> is this on? *tap* tap* <Poetic_Wolfy> oohh..thanks... <Poetic_Wolfy> This i call "The Tripp" <Poetic_Wolfy> On my way <Poetic_Wolfy> Always on my way <Poetic_Wolfy> Travelling around <Poetic_Wolfy> Tired <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon rest <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon tehre <Poetic_Wolfy> The end of my tripp <Poetic_Wolfy> Wonder how it will be there, <Poetic_Wolfy> at the end... <Poetic_Wolfy> I want to sit down and take a rest <Poetic_Wolfy> But i cant, must continue <Poetic_Wolfy> Tired <Poetic_Wolfy> Soon there <Poetic_Wolfy> Always on my way <Poetic_Wolfy> What is my destination? <Poetic_Wolfy> End. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Morigeddi knows the feeling...all too well...*nodding and snuging da Wolfy gently* * DH snuggles the wolfy me too :> * Treyos hands Wolfy a mobius strip. "Sounds like you're stuck on one of these." ;) * Jolith has been there... *** midnitegoddess (inyrbetter@f221-14.warwick.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Morigeddi> Salutations Midnitegoddess. <Poetic_Wolfy> mori: *puurrsss* <Jolith> hi... <midnitegoddess> Hello :) <Poetic_Wolfy> mobius strip? /me gnasps it a bit... <midnitegoddess> this may sound dumb, but what does "afd" stand for? [DH] goddess - alt.fan. dragons <Morigeddi> AFd? Alt.fan.dragons. <Jolith> alt.fan.dragons, midnite. <Poetic_Wolfy> dont taste good... <Iceflame> how many more poems? <Draylan> hey i didnt know either :) <midnitegoddess> ohhhh...I guess I'm in the wrong place :) [DH] goddess not really <midnitegoddess> thank you, though [DH] as long as you like dragons yoru fine :> <Digi2> I still have 2 <Jolith> a few; depends on whether shaskirit and Dralayven return or not. <Treyos> Where are you suppose to be then, midnitegoddess? ;) <midnitegoddess> who knows, Treyos...I'm searching <Dragonus> he's trying to come back Jolith Dral is <Treyos> Perhaps you should read the last poem that was read. ;) <Treyos> Sounds like you'd understand. <Dragonus> hes having troubles <midnitegoddess> I write regular poetry, not poetry about dragons...if that's what you do here [DH] goddess this is more poetry by dragons than poetry about dragons :> <Poetic_Wolfy> mid: u can do all sorts of poetry <Morigeddi> WE write poetry about anything...when Kaz comes in usually minataur poetry for example. <Treyos> Know, the afd refers to the parent-channel. ;) <Poetic_Wolfy> just look at me... <Jolith> it's not all about dragons...regular poetry is welcome, too. <midnitegoddess> hmmm..perhaps I'll stick around then :) thank you all for clarifying * Kalytyra licks his lips as he eyes mic * Morigeddi giggles and tosses one of Stormy's typists to Kaly. * Poetic_Wolfy walks up to mid with a small box with some cookies in it...want to contribute? *** SongFire (laela@207.156.6.63) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Morigeddi> re Song. *huggles* <M_ysElf> !Kalytyra eat-greggil.wav <Treyos> Feeling poetic, Kaly? ;) * midnitegoddess smiles *** Mode change [+o SongFire] on channel #afd_poetry by DH <midnitegoddess> I think I'll just observe for now, thanks <SongFire> re... * Draylan puts some good warm cookies in wolys box :) [DH] ok hun enjoy :> <Draylan> oopps wolfys box...sorry *** Mode change [-v Poetic_Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by SongFire <Kalytyra> Trey.. always * Morigeddi offers a tin of Royal dansk butter cookies to C-Wolfy. * SongFire smiles. *** sigritha (Anastasia@t7o1p45.telia.com) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Poetic_Wolfy> joli: whos next? <Poetic_Wolfy> bbim *** Signoff: Poetic_Wolfy (Anastasia@t7o1p45.telia.com) has left IRC [Quit: Leaving] <Morigeddi> Sigritha. *huggles* *** sigritha is now known as Poetic-Wolfy <Poetic-Wolfy> hehehe! not yet! >:) <SongFire> next, we have another l <SongFire> imerick from Dragonheart. * Morigeddi snugs C-Wolfy re. <Poetic-Wolfy> www? <Poetic-Wolfy> where were we? [DH] waiting for yrou return :> *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by SongFire [DH] ok this one is also untitled but about a dragon that was jsut a little to into his wine :> [DH] . [DH] There once was a dragon [DH] that treasured his flagon [DH] till he fell on the wagon [DH] now his belly ain't draggon [DH] and his breath is a wondrous red hune [DH] not its old faint alcohol blue [DH] end <Poetic-Wolfy> lol <Poetic-Wolfy> lots of wine to take out a dragon... *** Draylan (draylan@s09-pm10.snaustel.campuscwix.net) has left channel #afd_poetry * Morigeddi giggles and smiles.."Very cute..." [DH] yep :> <Treyos> ;) <Poetic-Wolfy> dragon: talking about own experiences? :) <SongFire> lol... <Digi2> Silly =) [DH] not quite :> [DH] I still enjoy my wine :> <Poetic-Wolfy> hehehe [DH] jsut not in huge quantities :> * Kalytyra grinz *** Draylan (draylan@s09-pm10.snaustel.campuscwix.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry <SongFire> that's a new aspect I hadn't considered... <Morigeddi> re Draylan. <Draylan> hello im back slip of the mouse :) <SongFire> re Draylan. * Jolith chuckles. <Jolith> done that a time or three... <M_ysElf> i'm confused... whats re? <Morigeddi> re as in rehi. <Draylan> hey i was on irc like a year before i even knew what re menat hehehehe <M_ysElf> ohhh ic <Jolith> and now, we have M_ysElf again, with All Alone. * Morigeddi smiles. <M_ysElf> thank u *** Mode change [+v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <M_ysElf> This one is a little long so bear with me... i think it's worth the read. <M_ysElf> ==================== All Alone ==================== <M_ysElf> I sit there all alone in a shady tree, <M_ysElf> With on one at all to care for me, <M_ysElf> I'm stuck there all day long absorbing the sun, <M_ysElf> With no one at all to enjoy all the fun, <M_ysElf> Once in awhile some comes along to see how I'm coming along, <M_ysElf> Then they just disappear like the words to a song, <M_ysElf> Now once again I'm all alone in my shady tree, <M_ysElf> With no one at all to care for me, <M_ysElf> Then the sun sets and all I see is the twinkling in the dark sky, <M_ysElf> That's when I realize how lonely I am and start wishing I'd just fall down and die <M_ysElf> But instead I'm stuck alone in my shady tree, <M_ysElf> With no one at all to care for me, <M_ysElf> Now as the years pass I grow and grow, <M_ysElf> Without anyone to notice all I have to show, <M_ysElf> Then the day comes when someone finally notices me, <M_ysElf> And they reach up and take me from my tree, <M_ysElf> Then they sit there and peel away all I know, <M_ysElf> Until there's nothing left to show, <M_ysElf> That's when they realize how sweet I am, <M_ysElf> But by that time it's to late to give a damn, <M_ysElf> Because they filled up on all the others in the tree, <M_ysElf> And now they have no room for me, <M_ysElf> So they just drop me on the ground for the creatures of the night, <M_ysElf> And they turn and walk out of my sight, <M_ysElf> Now I'm stuck on the ground under my shady tree, <M_ysElf> With no one at all to care for me, <M_ysElf> And now as I sit here being picked apart, <M_ysElf> All I can wonder is why they never took my heart, <M_ysElf> Then I wish no one had noticed me, <M_ysElf> And that they never took me from being alone in my tree, <M_ysElf> Because now I'm left alone being eaten away, <M_ysElf> I never thought it would end this way, <M_ysElf> But now I know what happens when someone notices you, <M_ysElf> You think you'll be the best, but you end up being blue, <M_ysElf> I guess that's what happens when someone fills up on the rest, <M_ysElf> They have no room left for the best, <M_ysElf> And now you wonder if it was all a waste of time, <M_ysElf> Because you're left turning into nothing but slime <M_ysElf> Then you realize at least they took the time to try you out, <M_ysElf> And there's really nothing for you to pout about, <M_ysElf> Because sometimes the time just isn't right, <M_ysElf> And then you realize that you still have a fight, <M_ysElf> So you drop your seeds into the ground, <M_ysElf> And then all the sudden your heart starts to pound, <M_ysElf> Now something else starts to grow, <M_ysElf> And now you realize you may still have a show, <M_ysElf> So even the little guy still has a fight, <M_ysElf> And now all you can do is wait for that night, <M_ysElf> When that person comes back with room to try something new, <M_ysElf> So until then all I can do is wait for you.. <M_ysElf> @-}-`---- End ----'-{-@ *** Morigeddi is now known as Silvermist *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith [DH] very nice M_ysElf :> <Poetic-Wolfy> wow.../me want the log so that he could reread this later... <Jolith> how true that is... <Poetic-Wolfy> but it sure looked nice [DH] patience does have its rewards :> <Silvermist> Interesting...*smile* I liked it... * Treyos applauds <Digi2> Reminds me a bit of myself... <Silvermist> C-Wolfy..np, I'll send if ye want... <Poetic-Wolfy> sm: thankies... <Jolith> of course, Poetic; I'm logging it. *** Mode change [-v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Poetic-Wolfy> jol: who is up next? <M_ysElf> that one is the longest i've written so far. most r just short little things <Digi2> me! me! *** Dralayven (~darkeneda@156.46.253.186) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Justyce> Re Dralayven. *hugs* <Silvermist> re Dral. *huggles* Glad ye made it back. <Treyos> wb Dral <Jolith> Poetic is; but you can be next, Digi2... <Poetic-Wolfy> me? again! :) <Jolith> wb, Dralayven... <Dralayven> YAY!!! [DH] wb dray :> * Poetic-Wolfy does a turn with the box...many paws cookies for da poor wolfy * Dralayven sighs.....Dalnet IS hell <Dragonus> wb Dral.. <Dralayven> thanks Drag for the help * Draylan huggles dral...WB! <Dralayven> am I too late...is it over? <Jolith> unless you want to cede it to Digi2 or Dralayven, Poetic? (secret grin.) <Dragonus> np...anytime ;) <Poetic-Wolfy> cede? <Poetic-Wolfy> like in share? <Dralayven> am I lagging? <Silvermist> only 3 seconds from me. <Dralayven> phew.... <Jolith> yup, as in let them go first, Poetic... * Dralayven is just tired of computer virus crap....:P * Jolith grins. <Poetic-Wolfy> jol: nope! no way...wolfies cookies! * Poetic-Wolfy glares att all...all mine! * Dralayven hugs everybody....ahh....releif.... * Dralayven lights a cigarette and leans back * Dragonus hugs Dral...so hapoy you could come back ;~) <Justyce> '/me coughs and chokes. * Justyce even <Dralayven> ^_^....thanks drag * Treyos snuggles Justyce <Dralayven> hehe <Draylan> DRAL: what did i tell ya about that smokin *** Mode change [+v Poetic-Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Poetic-Wolfy> its me!!! * Dralayven pounchehuggles Draylan...I know I know * Poetic-Wolfy walks gently and slowly up to the scene <Jolith> okay, Poetic; you have the podium, then... ;> * Poetic-Wolfy takes the podium...its mine!! all mine!! *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Poetic-Wolfy> oohh...sorry for that all..:) <Poetic-Wolfy> hrrmm...well...this is sort of a short one...also my last for tonight... <Poetic-Wolfy> its called "Forever" <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall stand <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall fall <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall run <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall strike <Poetic-Wolfy> Few people live <Poetic-Wolfy> But we shall die <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall love <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall die <Poetic-Wolfy> Toghter we shall be <Poetic-Wolfy> forever... <Poetic-Wolfy> End... <Poetic-Wolfy> i know it would need some corrections here and there...:) *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Treyos hands Wolfy a "together" ;) * Silvermist likes it...mirror imagry, and a firm philosophical stand...wonderful. <Digi2> True companionship.... <Jolith> I liked that very much... <Treyos> It was good, Wolfy. ;) * Jolith tosses Poetic many cookies, and kudos, too. <Poetic-Wolfy> hey...not a little bad, misspelling, need for correction? * Dralayven scratches wolfy behind the ears....*smiles* * Poetic-Wolfy catches the cookies... <Poetic-Wolfy> kudo? can u eat that? * Poetic-Wolfy gnasps a kudo... [DH] not really wolfy <Digi2> "Sokay. We new what you meant... *** Mode change [-v Poetic-Wolfy] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> hey..your from Sweden right? * Poetic-Wolfy nodys [DH] /me tosses wolfy a piece of momemade brownie :> * Poetic-Wolfy gnasps the brownie <Jolith> you can; they're a candy bar in the USA... * Justyce loves Kudos... <Justyce> 8,13 TEE HEE 13,8 * Poetic-Wolfy takes up the kudos *** Poetic-Wolfy is now known as C-Wolfy <Treyos> That's a snack of some sort isn't it? * C-Wolfy puts the box besides his basket...backs of a bit...and ten dives into it!! Cookies!!! [DH] well if you can call pure sugar a snack :> * Silvermist smiles..."Acutally, it's a kind of chocolate covered granola bar..." <Treyos> Oh, okie. ;) <Dralayven> hehe....playful pooch <Justyce> Treyos...chocolate..... <Justyce> Mmmmm... * Treyos grins * Silvermist passes around chocolates... * Jolith smiles and accepts a chocolate. * C-Wolfy tosses some cookies at myself, joli and dral * Treyos munches a chocolate ;) * C-Wolfy eats the cookies... <C-Wolfy> joli: can u send the log? im right about logging of.. <Dralayven> thanks wolfy <Dralayven> ^_* <Jolith> thanks, C-Wolfy. <C-Wolfy> its 05.30 am over here...need my 4 h of sleep... <Treyos> heh. * Jolith smiles at Dralayven. * Silvermist nods..."Later Wolfy. *huggles* <Treyos> C-ya C-Wolfy ;) <Digi2> Night <Dralayven> bye Wolfy *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <C-Wolfy> nights all...joli..the file? * Dralayven asks the Gods of Dalnet to please not boot him again now <Jolith> night, Wolfy. Shall I send the complete one when I see you next, then? <C-Wolfy> jol: or send it to my email...zamp@hotmail.com [DH] aloah wolfy <Jolith> okay, hon, will do. sleep well... <Dralayven> zamp...hmmm..sounds kinda cool <C-Wolfy> dral: its shorten for zampolit <Jolith> and now, we have Dralayven's Fire. <Dralayven> what does it mean? <C-Wolfy> dral: i knew u where asking me that...:) * Dralayven walks up in front of every one *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** C-Wolfy (Anastasia@t7o1p45.telia.com) has left channel #afd_poetry * Dralayven sighs... <Dralayven> I hope you will humor me a little before I start... <Jolith> of course, hon. <Dralayven> I've gotten to know some of you pretty well... <Dralayven> others not so much... <Dralayven> but... <Dralayven> this poem is a little deeper into my soul than most... <Dralayven> it may be a little confusing...but...its supposed to be.. <Dralayven> FIRE <Dralayven> ***** <Dralayven> Actions Speak louder than words <Dralayven> Screaming out a sentence of death to my voice <Dralayven> Don't Speak <Dralayven> If you do its over.. <Dralayven> you loose everything <Dralayven> Tell me your problems little boy <Dralayven> Let me in <Dralayven> Scratches his head....contemplates the consequences <Dralayven> Why not <Dralayven> A Cold wind in the eyes never did anygood <Dralayven> to anyone <Dralayven> PAIN...GodDamn it..it hurts...it feels...it wreaks havoc <Dralayven> Why? <Dralayven> You fool <Dralayven> Leave it be <Dralayven> the Aching <Dralayven> the wanting <Dralayven> Let me in little boy <Dralayven> you asked for it <Dralayven> Let me in little boy <Dralayven> you begged for it <Dralayven> Whats wrong little boy? <Dralayven> My chest hurts... <Dralayven> Let it be.. <Dralayven> but it feels like a fire <Dralayven> Let it be.. <Dralayven> YOu begged for it <Dralayven> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Treyos> hmmm... * Silvermist likes...Deep, emotionall, pationate... * Dralayven lights a cigarette... * Jolith whistles. * Dragonus is speachless <Jolith> wow...well worth waiting for... * Justyce looks long at Dralayven... <Treyos> Definately emotional... <Digi2> vivd...yet seems sad * Silvermist thwaps her typist. <Silvermist> passionate, not the other typo... *** Mode change [-v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Lady_Rayne (ME@hou4-44.flex.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Lady_Rayne> hello <Dralayven> thank you all...I was a little aprehensive about sharing it... <Silvermist> Lady Rayne. *huggles* <Lady_Rayne> : ) <Jolith> hi, Lady_Rayne... <Treyos> Hiya LR! *hugs* [DH] aloah lady_Rayne * Dralayven pounchehuggles LR before she gets in the door <Treyos> Dral, you needn't be. ;) It's a pleasure and an honour to have you share your soul with us. <Lady_Rayne> *oof* <Lady_Rayne> hehe <Dralayven> Treyos...thank you... *** Mode change [+v Digi2] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Digi2> Here's something I posted a while ago to the 3 NG's I frequent. IMO it's my best yet. <Digi2> 'I call it "Dreams" *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Digi2> --- <Digi2> "Look at me." I say <Digi2> My outward form <Digi2> does not reflect the inward way. <Digi2> My mind has seeds still to be sown <Digi2> --- <Digi2> I go about my daily life, <Digi2> Greeting friends, and bringing joy. <Digi2> Can I ever truly show my true side <Digi2> While this form seems naught but a toy. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> To be seen for who and what I am <Digi2> Is the ultimate goal. <Digi2> Let me free to reveal the sham, <Digi2> To unleash the thoughts for all to know. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> Day by day this shell restricts, <Digi2> Yet somehow I learn to work around, <Digi2> The rigid pose on which this body insists. <Digi2> I impose my will , my true self to surround. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> "Look." I say, I appeal <Digi2> Pay no heed to my purr, my growl, my roar. <Digi2> Tis naught but my intention to reveal <Digi2> That which I am, allow my spirit to soar. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> Those that know <Digi2> Just how I feel <Digi2> Affirm that I accept the flow <Digi2> Of what is and is not real. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> I travel through this world of ours, <Digi2> Feeling, sensing, those around. <Digi2> Those with tail, fur or scale, <Digi2> I feel your thoughts, would hear your sound. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> I am Dragon. I am not alone. <Digi2> Perhaps you would share this song? <Digi2> My body has scale, this much I've shown <Digi2> Though there are those that would prove me wrong. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> My brothers and sisters, the friends I keep <Digi2> Both of fur and scale, you see. <Digi2> Most would join with me as I weep <Digi2> For a world where we are free. <Digi2> --- <Digi2> And now my words draw to a close <Digi2> And head off home, perhaps to sleep <Digi2> My mind now clear, thanks to this prose <Digi2> My dreams begin with draconic sheep.... <Digi2> ----- <Digi2> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> hmm...draconic sheep? * Silvermist likes it...very well written, and loving and caring... * Treyos smiles *** Iceflame (imacumac@dv116s51.lawrence.ks.us) has left channel #afd_poetry <Treyos> Very good. * Digi2 bows <Treyos> And I like the idea of draconic sheep. ;P <Lady_Rayne> that was very good [DH] very nice :> * Jolith pictures this; and likes the thought. <Digi2> You know from where I get the "Draconic Sheep? *** Mode change [-v Digi2] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> no... <Digi2> That I "borrowed" from Blade Runner's original title: Do androids Dream of Electric Sheep. <Digi2> I though it fitting.... <Jolith> ahhh... * Silvermist grins... * Treyos smiles and nods. * Jolith likes that concept, too... <Treyos> Aye, it does. ;) <Jolith> interesting... * Digi2 blushes and bows * Dralayven smiles..he really likes the dragon basis <Jolith> up next, if we have no more offers forthcoming, will be Dralayven and his next two poems, and then I'll close with one of mine. * Jolith waits for offers? * Dralayven is very interested in the sheep * Silvermist smiles.... <Digi2> Those who know me, will realise the why of the dragon basis * Dralayven smiles as the afghan whigs play * Silvermist nods...and smiles.. *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> hehe <Dralayven> hehe again *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith calls Dralayven up to read. <Jolith> hmm. everything okay, Dralayven? <Dralayven> me looks around <Dralayven> whoops [DH] your turn dray <Dralayven> hehe...oh well...you get the point * Dralayven walks up in front of everyone... <Dralayven> This next poem is called Reasons <Dralayven> I wrote it today....while listening to the afghan whigs <Dralayven> and it just made sense <Dralayven> REASONS <Dralayven> ******** <Dralayven> I was asked why <Dralayven> Why the saddnness? <Dralayven> Why is it your subject of choice? <Dralayven> Because love is distant <Dralayven> Love is still a novice <Dralayven> Crazy <Dralayven> Still on this side of the rainbow <Dralayven> There is nothing wrong with me <Dralayven> A memeory <Dralayven> Burns <Dralayven> Hides <Dralayven> Blood running down your chest...mine too...from the days before <Dralayven> Crazy <Dralayven> But people like you still think I'm crazy <Dralayven> But its just hazy <Dralayven> From this side of the heart <Dralayven> I was asked why <Dralayven> Why the saddness? <Dralayven> Why is that your subject of choice <Dralayven> Because love is distant <Dralayven> Love is still a novice <Dralayven> Crazy <Dralayven> Still on this side of the rainbow <Dralayven> There's nothing wrong with me <Dralayven> A memory <Dralayven> Burns <Dralayven> Hides <Dralayven> Blood running down your chest <Dralayven> Crazy <Dralayven> This side of the heart <Dralayven> Un-encumbered standing there <Dralayven> Wings still in my soul <Dralayven> Saddness still brings emotion <Dralayven> Emotion still brings life <Dralayven> Crazy <Dralayven> If I was I would be sane <Dralayven> An ethereal voice <Dralayven> An aching sight <Dralayven> I'm pulled back in <Dralayven> Still <Dralayven> I still win <Dralayven> But people like you still think I'm crazy <Dralayven> But its just hazy <Dralayven> From this side of the heart <Dralayven> END <Dralayven> ok...lol...you get that? <Jolith> hmm; just be a little patient, everyone. we'll get this straightened out. * Dralayven thinks he was really lagged or something...got really confused when ppl ICQ them liked it....thought I was in a time warp *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> got it, hon, thank you. * Dralayven blinks <Silvermist> Interesting...and not too bad... <Digi2> I wasn't getting any lag at all. Till you got stuck =D <Treyos> It was odd, but pretty good. <Jolith> and you were, sort of... <Lady_Rayne> i liked it! *** Shadowsinger (not-likely@wnpgas01-p67.mts.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Digi2> vivid and real <M_ysElf> good one Dralayven <Kalytyra> hi Shadow }:> *** NyteRaVen (~cirrealis@216.106.18.173) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Silvermist> Saluations Shadowsinger. <Silvermist> Salutations NyteRaven. <Lady_Rayne> mm Shadow... Nyte * Jolith has quit because of lag, and come back in in time to catch herself leaving. that's warped! <Shadowsinger> Blessings folks. And thanks Kalytyra... How soon we forget, hmm? <Dralayven> phew <Treyos> Hiya Nyte. ;) * Kalytyra smiles <Justyce> NyteRaVen, welcome...*smile* * Shadowsinger settles into a chair by the fire <Jolith> the poem was very well done, and again, worth waiting for. <Treyos> Eep <Justyce> Ack <Dragonus> ewwww * Silvermist hides from the nasty split monster... * Shadowsinger hugs DH gently... Merry met, stranger. <Dralayven> oh my god..lol <M_ysElf> splits r a bummer * Dralayven nods [DH] aloha shadowsinger :> <NyteRaVen> Hello SilverMist *bows* [DH] huggles <Lady_Rayne> wb Myself... Dral <Silvermist> re. *huggles* <Shadowsinger> Welcome back. <NyteRaVen> Hey the justyce <Dralayven> well...thanks everyone....sorry for the problems=/ <Jolith> hi, Shadowsinger, NyteRaVen. re, Dralayven. * Justyce hugs NyteRaVen <Shadowsinger> Greetings Jolith. <Lady_Rayne> *hugs* <Shadowsinger> DH: Okay you remember me, so is this good or bad. Nice to be back - thanks for moving to a night when I could be here once in a while. <NyteRaVen> Hello Jolith * NyteRaVen watching for a few [DH] our pleasure shadowsinger :> <Dralayven> um...'ello? * Shadowsinger sips her tea and wonders who is next on the agenda? * Dralayven looks around * Silvermist smiles... <Jolith> well, we've got one more by Dralayven, then one from me, and that'll be it for tonight, unless anyone has a contribution. * Lady_Rayne looks around. "i guess that I will..." <Treyos> I think perhaps Dralayven and M_ysElf should change servers to avoid the splits. * Shadowsinger nods gently and flashes an encouraging smile to the planned readers. <NyteRaVen> *kisses justyce on the forehead tis good to see you too* *wink* * Dralayven taps Joliath on the shoulder <Lady_Rayne> ok, let me just bring it up... * Dralayven whispers to Joliath...Lady_Rayne has a poem she should read <Lady_Rayne> are we ready? * Lady_Rayne hopes the lag monster wont attack her... <Treyos> Jolith is lagged by a minute. <Jolith> okay; then you'll be next, Lady_Rayne, while we wait for Dralayven to resolve his server troubles. :> <Lady_Rayne> ok <Treyos> So's Nyte. <Lady_Rayne> it is called THE MIND * Dralayven smiles <Lady_Rayne> I am confused <Dralayven> Treyos:I can't....this seems to be the only one I can get on... * NyteRaVen will change once i get my chan fixed up <Lady_Rayne> do I read now? * Dralayven shrugs * NyteRaVen will return here when i can *** NyteRaVen (~cirrealis@216.106.18.173) has left channel #afd_poetry *** Mode change [-v+v Dralayven Lady_Rayne] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith calls Lady_Rayne up to read. <Lady_Rayne> THE MIND <Lady_Rayne> I am confused what should I do? <Lady_Rayne> Should I try to figure it ou or should I just wait it out? <Lady_Rayne> Will I go mad? <Lady_Rayne> Will I have to wait forever? <Lady_Rayne> what should I do? <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> People dont understand me. <Lady_Rayne> People cant ever know me. <Lady_Rayne> No one will ever understand me. <Lady_Rayne> Even if I try to explain. <Lady_Rayne> ******* <Lady_Rayne> Everyone around me is living. <Lady_Rayne> How do they know? <Lady_Rayne> what do they do to find out? <Lady_Rayne> I dont know... I just dont know <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> it is so frustrating to be like this. <Lady_Rayne> Why is this just happening? <Lady_Rayne> i dont know. <Lady_Rayne> **** <Lady_Rayne> Why am I me? <Lady_Rayne> Why am I here? <Lady_Rayne> What am I here for? <Lady_Rayne> Why did I choose this life? <Lady_Rayne> i dont know... i just cant figure it out. <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> i am not making sense <Lady_Rayne> people think that I never make sense but I do <Lady_Rayne> I make sense to me <Lady_Rayne> They dont understand me so how could they make any sense about what I say? <Lady_Rayne> what I do.. <Lady_Rayne> i dont know <Lady_Rayne> ***** <Lady_Rayne> All of my closest friends seem like distant relatives a <Lady_Rayne> all of my relatives seem like friends. <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> Why do I try to make sense of this when I am making no sense at all? <Lady_Rayne> The only ones who understand me are the ones who are like me <Lady_Rayne> the ones who know <Lady_Rayne> the ones who make sense <Lady_Rayne> see... the only people in the world who make sense, are the ones who dont <Lady_Rayne> isn't that strange? <Lady_Rayne> it is to me. <Lady_Rayne> **** <Lady_Rayne> why is my life so boring? <Lady_Rayne> i feel like I have something important that is missing <Lady_Rayne> what is it? <Lady_Rayne> ***** <Lady_Rayne> i am not gonna sleep tonight until I find out <Lady_Rayne> ... yes I am <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> Why doesnt anyone else understand me? <Lady_Rayne> Is it because I am so strange? <Lady_Rayne> Or is it because I am so real... so down to earth. <Lady_Rayne> **** <Lady_Rayne> You know, it is all my creation <Lady_Rayne> I did some thinking today <Lady_Rayne> i figured out that the mind is so powerful that it can create entire worlds <Lady_Rayne> it created this one <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> What can I do to get out of this rut? <Lady_Rayne> what can I do? <Lady_Rayne> i dont know <Lady_Rayne> ****** <Lady_Rayne> I belive that I was put down on this earth because <Lady_Rayne> I needed to go through hard problems because Ihave an old soul <Lady_Rayne> Either this is my last life on earth or close to it <Lady_Rayne> ******* <Lady_Rayne> Maybye I can ask for a dream <Lady_Rayne> yes that is what I will do <Lady_Rayne> I'll ask for a dream <Lady_Rayne> ***** <Lady_Rayne> Man am I worried <Lady_Rayne> ***** <Lady_Rayne> DONE *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Lady_Rayne> *whew* <Silvermist> Interesting...Not too bad. *smile* <Treyos> hmmmm... stream of thought, to say the least. <Treyos> Insightful to the workings of the mind. * Dralayven gives Lady_Rayne a warm embrace....it's the questions most of us ask <Lady_Rayne> thats why I named it "the mind" <Dralayven> least...I do <Lady_Rayne> I just wrote them down * Jolith smiles at Lady_Rayne. <Shadowsinger> We all wonder those things sometimes... <Treyos> Aye, exactly. ;) * Dralayven nods <Lady_Rayne> i have others... but i don thave any with me... <Lady_Rayne> i had to type this one out *** Mode change [-v Lady_Rayne] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven smiles * Shadowsinger sips her tea and nods approvingly. * Lady_Rayne smiles. <Dralayven> proud of you LR...I'm not lying...it is good <Lady_Rayne> do any of you have any constructive critisism? i could use some... *** M_ysElf (~pegasi@24.94.76.169) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Treyos> wb M_ysElf <Silvermist> re M_yself. <Lady_Rayne> wb *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> re, M_ysElf. <M_ysElf> ty * Dralayven hears the snow falling outside and it almost sounds like rain...he misses the rain * Lady_Rayne misses the snow <Lady_Rayne> sick of the rain <Dralayven> tell you what... <Dralayven> take my place..I'll take yours * Dragonus misses the snow too <Lady_Rayne> i wish... <Lady_Rayne> wait... no I dont * Dralayven smiles... * Jolith calls Dralayven up, with his final poem of the night. <Dralayven> wish...how interesting you mention that LR... *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven comes up to the front <Dralayven> this ones called Wish <Dralayven> WISH <Dralayven> ********* <Dralayven> I look around <Dralayven> I hear a piano in my head <Dralayven> it plays the same thing over <Dralayven> and over <Dralayven> and I think... <Dralayven> I wish <Dralayven> I wish I was young again <Dralayven> I wish I was old <Dralayven> Sometimes...I wish for things... <Dralayven> things that I could never know <Dralayven> but I still hope... <Dralayven> I wish <Dralayven> a simple task <Dralayven> bringing so much hope <Dralayven> so I wish tonight...that the black birds will return <Dralayven> I wish..that my wings would grow back <Dralayven> I wish allot of things...and wishing makes them fact <Dralayven> How very hard it may seem <Dralayven> A soul tempered in flame <Dralayven> But I am here...I wish <Dralayven> I am still changed...but the same <Dralayven> I don't know what else to say <Dralayven> but the piano still plays <Dralayven> as I look out the window...hoping...wishing...for a return...of myself...of a friend <Dralayven> This is what I wish <Dralayven> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist blinks back tears...'Very beautiful.' <Jolith> wonderful work... * Lady_Rayne loves it!! the best one so far!! that I have herd <Dragonus> i really love that one too <Shadowsinger> *smile* *hug* Great... * Dralayven smiles a little.... [DH] beautiful poem dralayven <M_ysElf> bravo <Dralayven> thanks everyone... *** Zalyina (~Funky@pool-207-205-203-212.kgpr.grid.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry *** Mode change [-v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven hugs everyone....thank you <Jolith> Zalyina, hello! * Zalyina looks around..."Wow, it's still going? <Zalyina> I thought I missed it :> * Dragonus hugs Dral back <Silvermist> Salutations Zalyina. <Jolith> yes, and will until we run out of poems, hon. * Zalyina nods..and ponders which poems she could read... <Shadowsinger> Hi Zalyina <Jolith> just let me know, and we'll work you in. *** Mode change [+s] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [-s] on channel #afd_poetry by ChanServ *** Mode change [+v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dragonus> gtg ppl <Dralayven> Drag? <Dragonus> *huggles everyone...ive enjoyed the poems <Dralayven> don't go=( <Silvermist> later Dragonus. *huggles* <Jolith> leaving, Dragonus? * Dralayven gives drag a BIG hug * Shadowsinger pokes at the lag monster... foo. * Dragonus hugs Dral tight <Dragonus> gonna go get some sleep <Jolith> memo me, and I'll send you a complete log. <M_ysElf> night Gragonus <Treyos> Seeya Dragonus *hugs* <Dralayven> thanks Shadow... <M_ysElf> oops nite Dragonus <Jolith> night; sleep well. <Dragonus> ok thanks jolith <Dragonus> nite *** Dragonus (DRAGONUS@user-38lc7t6.dialup.mindspring.com) has left channel #afd_poetry *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * M_ysElf steps up 2 the mic <M_ysElf> ---------------- Sweet Sleep ------------------- <M_ysElf> As the sun glitters on the aftermath of rain. <M_ysElf> I think of the loss. I can not regain. <M_ysElf> So that any moment of all time, <M_ysElf> I've lost all I had to claim as mine. <M_ysElf> No promises of another day to live. <M_ysElf> No hopes of dreams in love to give. <M_ysElf> I dread the nights darkness. <M_ysElf> All alone just wishing that the sun still shone. <M_ysElf> The swell of clouds fills full with tears knowing <M_ysElf> of the loss in ten and five years. <M_ysElf> I hear the whispering of my laboring soul . <M_ysElf> It cries out in pain. <M_ysElf> It wants to be held. <M_ysElf> Peaceful sleep comes with drugged daze. <M_ysElf> Painful sleepless nights go past in a haze. <M_ysElf> With every tic in my inner clock. <M_ysElf> My black heart totters and rocks. <M_ysElf> And when my lungs expand in their final breath. <M_ysElf> My heart will fly free back to you in my peaceful death. <M_ysElf> @-}-`---- End ----'-{-@ *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> Shadow: the thing is...that was actually playing in my head as I wrote it <Silvermist> I like it...*smile* emotional... *** BiBackdoorBABE18 (hkhkh@chtw08-2.pei.sympatico.ca) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Lady_Rayne> it was good <Lady_Rayne> : ) * Treyos tries not to laugh at that nick. <Jolith> sweet; I liked it. *** BiBackdoorBABE18 (hkhkh@chtw08-2.pei.sympatico.ca) has left channel #afd_poetry * Zalyina nods.."Very well done :) * Jolith growls. <Jolith> we get them in here occasionally. at least it didn't spam or flood us. * Dralayven smiles... * M_ysElf grins and takes a bow....thank u all <Dralayven> even though the lag monster bit me <Shadowsinger> Myself: It's lovely. :) * Dralayven seriosly lagged:P * Shadowsinger smiles comfortingly at Dralayven... 'Sokay, usually I am too. <Jolith> we have one more from M_ysElf, and then we'll turn the floor over to Shadowsinger... <M_ysElf> Dralayven did u consider connecting to the same IRC server as Jolith? /server stlouis.mo.us.dal.net * Dralayven smiles and dips his head to Shadow <M_ysElf> cuts lag when everyone is in same server <M_ysElf> Whenever u r ready Jolith <Dralayven> M_ysElf: I was having major problems with dalnet.....this was the only one I could get on <Shadowsinger> I'm not doing too badly, which is a switch. * Jolith smiles at Dralayven, and hands the mike back to M_ysElf. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <M_ysElf> =================== Go or Stay ======================== <M_ysElf> If I were to die tomorrow, <M_ysElf> Do you think you would live in sorrow? <M_ysElf> I know you say you would, <M_ysElf> But I don't understand how you could, <M_ysElf> What if you found out I was going to die today, <M_ysElf> Would there be anything you would want to say? <M_ysElf> Now this may seem a little strange, <M_ysElf> But would there be anything you would change? <M_ysElf> I know there are many things I would keep the same, <M_ysElf> Except I wouldn't try so hard to keep up with this game, <M_ysElf> No I can't say that because it's something I want to do, <M_ysElf> Because all I want to do is be with you, <M_ysElf> You're my insparation and my love for you keeps me strong, <M_ysElf> You've helped me out in more ways than one, <M_ysElf> And you've showed me how to have fun, <M_ysElf> So if I could live for one more day, <M_ysElf> Would you want me to stay? <M_ysElf> @-}-`---- End ----'-{-@ *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist smiles..."I like it..." <Dralayven> you are quite good at it myself <Jolith> very nice work, M_ysElf. <Shadowsinger> * Dralayven that sounded strange * Shadowsinger chuckles at dralayven <Lady_Rayne> i like it! * Dralayven liked it anyway ^_^ *** Mode change [-v M_ysElf] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+v Shadowsinger] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith calls Shadowsinger up to read. * Shadowsinger stands up and walks across the room to Jolith, hugging her gently as she takes the mic. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Shadowsinger> Thanks dear... I'm a little rusty, so you'll have to forgive me. <Shadowsinger> First, I need to provide a little background, if you'll allow me... <Shadowsinger> The poem is free-verse, and quite lengthy. It was written two years back, around the holidays. Dralayven spoke tonight of hope. There is more than one kind of hope, and more than one kind of kindness... and sometimes grace can come upon you at strange moments. <Shadowsinger> This is a hard time of year for many. This is one of their stories. <Shadowsinger> --- <Shadowsinger> Pride and Prejudice over Split Pea Soup -- (C) December 1996 <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> (i) ritual rememberances <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> The cigarette smoke <Shadowsinger> So thick that you could cut it with a penknife <Shadowsinger> Stings my eyes <Shadowsinger> And makes them water <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> A young native man <Shadowsinger> Wearing a pea-green parka with patched sleeves <Shadowsinger> Touches my arm gently <Shadowsinger> And asks if I’m alright <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> I explain: <Shadowsinger> "I’m fine; it’s just the smoke in here and besides, I’m tired." <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> "Aren’t we all?" he retorts with a friendly chuckle. <Shadowsinger> "I was here at 9:15. How about you?" <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> "9:20. So," I say in a feeble attempt at humor, "Come here often?" <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> The elderly woman in front of me in line turns and quips, <Shadowsinger> "Unfortunately, yes," with a grin. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> The line I am in moves forward <Shadowsinger> And the sleepy people start to mingle <Shadowsinger> The regulars pat each other on the back <Shadowsinger> And ask after each others dogs and kids and wives. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> As we move away from the registration desk <Shadowsinger> The clerk on the other side of the room calls the native boy’s number <Shadowsinger> And as I settle on a hard orange plastic chair <Shadowsinger> He wishes me a merry christmas. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Touched by his kindness, I cry silently. <Shadowsinger> He watches the tears creep down my windburned cheeks and mutters <Shadowsinger> "Damned smoke," as he walks away. <Shadowsinger> He knows. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> The clerk becomes irritated at his slowness and calls, <Shadowsinger> "35, get your buns up here!" <Shadowsinger> A young Irish-looking man <Shadowsinger> Weaving his way through the chairs in my general direction <Shadowsinger> Turns to his girlfriend and says, <Shadowsinger> "Which one, the left or the right?" <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> He is wearing a sheepskin-lined denim coat <Shadowsinger> And as they sit down in front of me <Shadowsinger> He turns to watch me write and asks <Shadowsinger> "Poetry, huh?" <Shadowsinger> I nod, slightly embarrassed, and he adds with a smile, <Shadowsinger> "So" am I going to be in it?? <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> (ii) family ties <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> There is a friendship here <Shadowsinger> A peculiar comaraderie born out of desparation. <Shadowsinger> Some are single <Shadowsinger> Some are laid off <Shadowsinger> Some are single parents <Shadowsinger> Some are students <Shadowsinger> All wish that they didn’t need to be here. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> (iii) pride and prejudice <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> She doesn’t "belong" here <Shadowsinger> She wears a Sun-Ice jacket, Liz Clairborne sunglasses <Shadowsinger> And is smoking tailor-mades <Shadowsinger> I watch her out of the corner of my eye <Shadowsinger> And wonder what happened to bring her here <Shadowsinger> As she taps her knee impatiently <Shadowsinger> And her son climbs into her lap <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> She has a very disdainful look on her face <Shadowsinger> As if she has inadvertently stuck her hand into something <Shadowsinger> Wet and slimy. <Shadowsinger> The look that she might have if she <Shadowsinger> Dropped her wedding ring in the toilet bowl <Shadowsinger> And even though the bowl’s been scrubbed and the water’s clean, <Shadowsinger> The act of putting her hand in the toilet bowl <Shadowsinger> And digging around in the mysterious "dirty" darkness of the trap <Shadowsinger> Nauseates her - <Shadowsinger> Even if it is necessary. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> I understand her feelings <Shadowsinger> I used to dress up for this and sit around thinking; <Shadowsinger> Bunch of dirty, no-good, lazy, smelly, street-bums <Shadowsinger> But as I come here more often and got to know them better <Shadowsinger> The "bums" became people and had names, <Shadowsinger> Like Milo the organizer <Shadowsinger> With his little tweed hat and his Santa Claus glasses <Shadowsinger> Or "Fast Eddie" <Shadowsinger> Who loves his little two-year old girl more than life itself <Shadowsinger> And bicycles out here every other week through the snow <Shadowsinger> Just so that he has enough to make ends meet <Shadowsinger> For her sake <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> I watch her while she stares and wrinkles her nose, thinking, <Shadowsinger> Lady, don’t worry. <Shadowsinger> You’ll get used to it -- we all do. <Shadowsinger> Or if you’re lucky <Shadowsinger> Maybe you won’t have to. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> I used to be kind of disgusted too. I’m still embarrassed. <Shadowsinger> But now I understand. We’re all in the same ocean. <Shadowsinger> But not everyone came in the same kind of boat. <Shadowsinger> So I collect their stories like pages in a novel <Shadowsinger> And I talk to all of the newcomers because, after all - <Shadowsinger> It’s bad enough that we have to be here anyway <Shadowsinger> Why can’t we keep one another company? <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> (iv) futurespace <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> My eyes drift to the woman’s child <Shadowsinger> He’s four, maybe five years old <Shadowsinger> And he reminds me of someone I know <Shadowsinger> Black hair, brown eyes, red curl, blue eyes, blonde -- <Shadowsinger> They all do. <Shadowsinger> He has a beautific smile on his face <Shadowsinger> And as he plays with a pair of toy cars on his Levis <Shadowsinger> I realize that he is innocent <Shadowsinger> Unknowing of the emotional pain his mother is in. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> As are all of my friends whom he reminds me of <Shadowsinger> Who don’t know I’m here <Shadowsinger> Who think that everything is hunky-dory <Shadowsinger> And couldn’t possibly understand the humiliation <Shadowsinger> Of that first visit -- no matter what I told them. <Shadowsinger> They don’t know how hard that first time is. <Shadowsinger> The assumptions that people make <Shadowsinger> That you’re lazy, no-good, a bum, a drunk <Shadowsinger> And the stares of the people <Shadowsinger> As you get on the bus to go home. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> I look at the kid, in his Raiders jacket <Shadowsinger> And his mother behind the shield of her sunglasses. <Shadowsinger> I wonder if they’ll be here next week? <Shadowsinger> I wonder if I’ll see him when he’s older <Shadowsinger> And he can’t find a job either. <Shadowsinger> I ruffle his hair good naturedly and smile <Shadowsinger> While the woman turns and looks at me... <Shadowsinger> Greasy hair in a slightly lop-sided ponytail <Shadowsinger> Wearing a ragged-edged coat two sizes too small... <Shadowsinger> No gloves, no hat <Shadowsinger> And no makeup on... <Shadowsinger> As if I’ve polluted her little boy. <Shadowsinger> I shrug and go back to my poem under her icy glare <Shadowsinger> And I wish she would take off those sunglasses <Shadowsinger> So that I could see into her eyes <Shadowsinger> And maybe understand her pain. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> When the clerk calls my number and I stand up to go <Shadowsinger> The little boy looks into my eyes and shyly waves goodbye with a giggle. <Shadowsinger> I think to myself as I walk away; <Shadowsinger> Hey kid -- you still know how to smile <Shadowsinger> You’re gonna do just fine here. <Shadowsinger> --fin-- * Shadowsinger hands the mic back to Jolith and heads back to her chair with a smile... "Thanks dear." *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist smiles...."I really like that one.... * Zalyina ooh's...and applauds :) <Jolith> wow... <Shadowsinger> Constructive feedback always welcome. [DH] I like that endng :> <Shadowsinger> Sorry, but I *warned* you it was long. :) Brevity is a skill I need to develop. <Zalyina> Very very very very nice and excellent Shadow :) <Shadowsinger> Thanks DH <Lady_Rayne> i need to make mine longer <Shadowsinger> Thanks everyone... *blush* <Dralayven> I was behind...just finished Shadow <Dralayven> I have to say.... <Jolith> I've found that it takes as long as it takes, and whenever I cut, I generally lose something. <Dralayven> I am really impressed * Silvermist needs to develope lengnth and detail for hers..... <Lady_Rayne> the only thing that i can say... "wow" *** Kalytyra (Kalytyra@204.89.144.216) has left channel #afd_poetry <Dralayven> the detail is amazing <Jolith> that it is, Dralayven... <Dralayven> Shadow...all I can say is...I really liked it...its been said...but its the truth <Shadowsinger> I'm thinking about approaching CBC with it - they have a docudrama segment that you don't have to be an existing freelancer to get into ... but wanted to test to see if it was too much first. * Zalyina just needs to work on her's. Period. :> <Lady_Rayne> same here <Dralayven> Shadow: Do it.... <Shadowsinger> Zalyina - I've been doing this for seven years and I *STILL* feel that way! <Zalyina> *grins* <M_ysElf> very nice. sorry but got 2 go. * Jolith grins, and hides the cardboard box of works-in-progress in the bedroom corner. <Shadowsinger> Myself <Dralayven> by M_yself <Shadowsinger> Jolith .... *hides filing cabinet* <Zalyina> Night, M_yself <Treyos> Seeya, ppls. I'm outta here. It was fun. <Shadowsinger> Actually no - I'd have to hide the pooter - I don't keep printouts anymore. They take up too much room as you can see. :) <Shadowsinger> Night Treyos <Dralayven> Lady_Rayne has another one....I think she should read it * Zalyina ponders, trying to figure out the order of months again.. <Silvermist> Hmmm. Much as I'd hate to do this..I"m almost falling asleep at the terminal..so I should go to rest.... * Dralayven wonders if Lady_Rayne hears him... <Dralayven> Silver...wait a sec.. <Silvermist> Hmmm? <Dralayven> darkenedangel@email.com <Dralayven> heres my email.. <Jolith> anybody who wants to can memo me later for a complete log of tonight's reading. <Dralayven> send me the log when you can <Lady_Rayne> i dont think so <Silvermist> Until later all. *huggles* <Shadowsinger> *hug* <Dralayven> hehe...well... <Dralayven> bye Silver <Jolith> night, Silvermist...*hugs*. <Zalyina> Night .......whoops missed her :> * Jolith grins at Zalyina. <Lady_Rayne> bye silver *** Mode change [+v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Shadowsinger chuckles as she sits back down - if it's any consolation, that's probably the longest one except for MusicBox, which is 12 pages and couldn't possibly be read here. <Dralayven> Shadow: long is good if the work is good <Dralayven> and it was * Zalyina gets up and waddles to the podium/mic with a few sheets of paper.. *** DH is now known as DH * Zalyina looks to Jolith for introduction (rather, to let her know when she can begin ;> ) < Jolith > Zalyina is going to treat us to a series of poems; we'll pause after each one, for your comments. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Zalyina clears her throat... < Zalyina > This, as Jolith said, is an unfinished series of Dragon's/Dragons' poems that I have..The first one is Dragons' Flame < Zalyina > `* Dragons' Flame *` < Zalyina > I feel your blood boil < Zalyina > I feel it chruning and flowing < Zalyina > with the beat of your vicious heart < Zalyina > I sense it stirring restlessly in your veins < Zalyina > I sense it anxious to seep out your scales < Zalyina > ready to ignite from your jaws < Zalyina > ~*~ < Zalyina > I smell the singeing, thick smoke < Zalyina > I smell the burnig essence of your fire < Zalyina > that is ready to leap from your soul < Zalyina > I know you love the power of flame < Zalyina > I know that you can control it with ease < Zalyina > causing those who oppose you and I to flee < Zalyina > ~*~ < Zalyina > I am the same as you < Zalyina > I do not fear the fire < Zalyina > I can free summer colored tounges < Zalyina > of flame filled, burning breath < Zalyina > Weaving through ferocious rows of teeth < Zalyina > heat kissing throat and forked tounge < Zalyina > ~*~ < Zalyina > Be wary when near scaled body < Zalyina > Be wary when you feel the churning of boiling blood < Zalyina > Fear when smoke unravels from the creature's jaws < Zalyina > For soon enough you'll feel the burning heat < Zalyina > of Dragons' flame < Zalyina > YB 98 May 4 < Zalyina > *scribbles an END on the end of that* *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** DH (DH@ts018d48.cup-ca.concentric.net) has joined channel #AFD_Poetry *** Mode change [+o DH] on channel #afd_poetry by ChanServ < Jolith > re... < Zalyina > wb, DH < Lady_Rayne > wb * Zalyina shifts papers to the next one, and waits till everyone has read the first poem (and give comments if they wish :> ) * Jolith looks around the quiet room, and hands the mike back to Zalyina. * Dralayven liked it Zalyina... < Dralayven > sorry..been on here a while... [ DH ] oops < Dralayven > getting lazier with comments..lol * Zalyina nods to Jolith < Dralayven > but really did like it *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Zalyina > - Dragons' cry - < Zalyina > You slaughter us < Zalyina > but do you have a reason? < Zalyina > Because we are evil beasts < Zalyina > according to your religion? < Zalyina > Because we breath flame < Zalyina > in order to defend ourselves? < Zalyina > Because, perhaps, < Zalyina > you fear us? < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > You battle us < Zalyina > but do you know why? < Zalyina > Is it so harmful < Zalyina > for us to live? < Zalyina > Is it neccesary < Zalyina > that you destroy what frightens you? < Zalyina > Is it impossible < Zalyina > for us to co-exist? < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > We attack you < Zalyina > but only because you force us < Zalyina > Because you've broken our land < Zalyina > it is neccesary to defend it < Zalyina > Because you butchered us < Zalyina > we burn your homes to the ground < Zalyina > Because you cannot open your eyes, < Zalyina > fear blinds you into hate < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > We quickly become fiercer < Zalyina > but only because we must survive < Zalyina > It is important < Zalyina > that we keep the balance < Zalyina > It is neccesary < Zalyina > for us to destroy you before you destroy us < Zalyina > It is, it seems, impossible < Zalyina > for dragons and man to co-exist. < Zalyina > -- < Zalyina > YB 98 July 11 *** Signoff: Shadowsinger (not-likely@wnpgas01-p67.mts.net) has left IRC [Connection reset by peer] < Zalyina > END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Zalyina > That one isn't my best of these.. *** Shadowsinger (not-likely@wnpgas01-p67.mts.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry < Jolith > I hope that's not so, Zalyina. < Shadowsinger > Ugh... sorry about that... my computer went berzerk and my copy of AfterDark decided to spontaneously lock me out... < Jolith > re Shadowsinger < Zalyina > wb, Shadow < Dralayven > I like this one better Zalyina < Shadowsinger > Kind of came back to say goodnight. *gentle hugs* Blessings, folks. < Zalyina > Jolith: Well, it's not completely true. There've been dragon and man companionships...but there isn't a lot out there.. < Dralayven > Shadow? you leaving>? < Zalyina > G'night Shadowsinger.. < Jolith > no, more's the pity... < Shadowsinger > Dray, it's 1:00 am here and I still have to face the family dinner tomorrow. :( < Dralayven > I'm glad I met you Shadow....hehe...its 1:00 here too < Dralayven > where are you? < Lady_Rayne > same here. : ) < Jolith > night, Shadow...memo me, like I said before, and we'll get you the logs. * Zalyina glances at her clock..almost 2 here * Shadowsinger hugs everyone softly and picks up her briefcase... 'Till next week then (Winnipeg, MB)... Jolith - Will do. < Shadowsinger > Must be a sign of old age. 1:00 my body goes into mutiny. :) < Lady_Rayne > hehehe * Jolith laughs. * Dralayven hugs shadow...nite hon < Lady_Rayne > nite shadow < Lady_Rayne > have a good sleep * Dralayven thinks geez....I've been here for 5 hours!?!?! * Jolith looks around; ready, Zalyina? * Dralayven starting to see bugs on the keyboard < Jolith > Dral, it doesn't feel like it, does it? * Zalyina nods.."Ready" < Lady_Rayne > i been here for 4 hours * Lady_Rayne gets settled again *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Zalyina > This one, Dragons' Wait, I wanted to make special note on: It's so far a SemiFinalist poem in the Poetry Guild Contest that began a while back..I hope you all like it :) < Zalyina > Dragons' Wait < Zalyina > Upon the winds of old, < Zalyina > lies a wise dragon so it is told. < Zalyina > His kind too long forgotten, < Zalyina > swept by as only a ledgen. < Zalyina > Dieing in the beds of clouds, < Zalyina > he waits. < Zalyina > Being lost as a scaley mound, < Zalyina > he waits. < Zalyina > * < Zalyina > He waits for his kind to gather, < Zalyina > to renew their presence from being shattered. < Zalyina > Strong at heart and mind, < Zalyina > yet his body to weak to go on in time. < Zalyina > The dragons hold their wings steady, < Zalyina > they wait. < Zalyina > Gathered in the winds they are ready, < Zalyina > yet they wait. < Zalyina > * < Zalyina > They wait for a sign, < Zalyina > of one who remembers dragon kind. < Zalyina > Looking toward the wise dragon, < Zalyina > a crystal tear in his eye as he nods, "Go on." < Zalyina > Then with a sigh, he dies, < Zalyina > he no longer waits. < Zalyina > His soul now with the winds of the skies, < Zalyina > he no longer waits. < Zalyina > * < Zalyina > By the thousands they go on wings, < Zalyina > the dragons fly the night winds. < Zalyina > Soaring through the stars' twilight, < Zalyina > they strive to regain their might. < Zalyina > Finding their place again, < Zalyina > they no longer wait. < Zalyina > No longer in pain, < Zalyina > they no longer wait. < Zalyina > * < Zalyina > Upon the winds, < Zalyina > you can still hear the fluttering wings. < Zalyina > The wise old dragon's soul < Zalyina > carried by the winds of old. < Zalyina > Listen to the wind, < Zalyina > wait. < Zalyina > You can still hear his wise words, < Zalyina > wait. < Zalyina > * < Zalyina > Remember his kind, < Zalyina > pay head to his whispering tales. < Zalyina > For he is all around us, < Zalyina > reminding of the dragons < Zalyina > that now dwell with us. < Zalyina > -- < Zalyina > YB 98 Aug 12 < Zalyina > END (humm..heed, not head) *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Dralayven > Zalyina, I like that one the best < Jolith > I like that, a lot. * Zalyina grins...there's still 2 more, Dral :) < Lady_Rayne > that was a good one < Dralayven > especially the crystal tear.... < Dralayven > it has a realism that combines fantasy < Dralayven > well....I like that one best so far * Jolith nods agreement. * Zalyina smiles.. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Jolith > ready to go? < Zalyina > Yep.. < Zalyina > Was just reading it over :) < Zalyina > -They Dream of Dragons' Flight- < Zalyina > They look up at the sky, < Zalyina > They spread arms wide, < Zalyina > but they cannot fly, < Zalyina > and they watch as the dragons' flight goes by. < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > They cannot walk as we dragons do, < Zalyina > They cannot see as us too, < Zalyina > but they imagine taking hold the sky so blue, < Zalyina > yet they watch where the dragons there flew. < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > Bound to the soil, < Zalyina > There, they hurt and toil, < Zalyina > There, their blood reaches to the sky and coils, < Zalyina > but they draw back because of pain, < Zalyina > and they watch the dragons' flight again. < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > They naturally die, < Zalyina > Their soul rejoices and reaches the sky, < Zalyina > and now they're blessed with dragon eyes, < Zalyina > and now they can join as the celestial dragons fly. < Zalyina > - < Zalyina > YB 98 Oct. 14 < Zalyina > (yet another one that isn't very good) END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith < Jolith > it is so, good... < Zalyina > *shrugs* < Dralayven > i'm not sure witch one I like better..... < Dralayven > I'm still leaning towards the last one...but there were parts of this one I really liked * Jolith nods. < Zalyina > Hum..Maybe I don't like it as much because it's shorter than the rest < Dralayven > length doesn't matter < Jolith > hmm; that's a possibility... [ DH ] aloha all I have to leave * Dralayven stretches a bit....damn...I gotta get some sleep [ DH ] its been great seeing so much poetry :>