* Silvermist smiles.."I'm up first?" <Jolith> and we'll really break with tradition, and not open with one of mine... * Dralayven smiles at Silver..go get em * Silvermist smiles and glides up to the front. * Eternal_Chaos smiles at misty *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Ok...this one is one dedicated to the Family here at large....and small. *grin* "A Closeness of Diversity" <Silvermist> Red and Black, Silver, Gold <Silvermist> Some are Timid, some are Bold <Silvermist> Some are big, and some are small <Silvermist> A wide diversity in all. <Silvermist> Yet I look around and see <Silvermist> How close a family this can be. <Silvermist> Coming closer, my family dear <Silvermist> Those who are and are not here <Silvermist> All the colors, all the races <Silvermist> All of us from different places <Silvermist> This I call my family <Silvermist> This grouping of Diversity. <Silvermist> ---end--- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Eternal_Chaos smiles "Very nice, misty." ;) * Shadow-Dancer applauds * Zalyina applauds, "Very very nice :) * Dralayven smiles at Silver ..... * Rusty_Gold applauds quietly :} <Kreldon> Very nice! * Derecho applauds * Silvermist blushes... <Jolith> thank you, Silvermist...that was sweet. * G_leth applauds, that was really nice * Dralayven snugs his teacher and friend <Silvermist> I wrote that one, thinking about how diverse our family here is....*smile* * Eternal_Chaos huggles misty *** Mode change [-v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven nods <Eternal_Chaos> Thanks for thinking of us. ;) * Draygus blushes and claps!! *** Rusty_Gold is now known as Drac_Taking_IQ_Exam * Jolith clears her throat, and steps up to the podium. * Dralayven is getting soda..brb *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> this one is a step away from my norm...it's called remembrance. <Jolith> We were standing at the edge of a moment, <Jolith> With the world lit up at our feet: <Jolith> Each tear that fell, <Jolith> We wept for ourselves, <Jolith> And for the feeling we <Jolith> Wished we could keep. <Jolith> And as we stood, <Jolith> The world was passing us by-- <Jolith> We'd have sold our souls for one more day-- <Jolith> One more moment, one more second; <Jolith> When we were sure <Jolith> Where our futures lay. <Jolith> But time passes on, and green turns to gold... <Jolith> And though you're gone, I'll remember you still... <Jolith> Until I'm a hundred years old. <Jolith> One day, when we're together again, <Jolith> I'll walk with you for a while; <Jolith> I'll turn to you, saying, <Jolith> "Remember when...?" <Jolith> And watch you begin to smile. <Jolith> Remember...when youth was a pleasure <Jolith> And music made us cry? <Jolith> I'll take your hand <Jolith> Down the memory lane <Jolith> As we walk through the days of our lives. <Jolith> And time can pass on, and the winds blow cold, <Jolith> Because I know you're with me still... <Jolith> Will be with me, till I let you go... <Jolith> Until I'm a hundred years old. <Jolith> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Derecho applauds * Jolith steps back, and bows. <Draygus> That was great!! * Dralayven smiles gently and snugs Joliath ..."that was beautiful" * Zalyina applauds <Shadow-Dancer> Well done * Silvermist smiles and snugs Jolith..."That was very good." * G_leth applauds, and sniffs "twas beautifull" <Jolith> thank you. * Zalyina noddles <Eternal_Chaos> Very good... *smiles* * Zalyina quick offers oreo's to everybeing :> *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> thank you, Zalyina... * Dralayven smiles and eats the oreo before he begins <Zalyina> You're welcome :) <Jolith> next up, as you can see, will be Dralayven. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Kiera is now known as Kiera_avoiding_people * Dralayven walks to the front <Dralayven> this one has no name as of yet...but i think it is a step away from most of my other works <Dralayven> ******************** <Dralayven> Awakened to the morning... <Dralayven> I could feel the hands <Dralayven> feel the sacred skin that crossed.. <Dralayven> these lands <Dralayven> wrecking the movement late in the day <Dralayven> may be the mistake of my fate of these ways <Dralayven> but no more <Dralayven> no less <Dralayven> having fortunes <Dralayven> nothing to last <Dralayven> hands across the face <Dralayven> wreaking havoc of my skin <Dralayven> stable still <Dralayven> and equality from the within <Dralayven> I am not stolen <Dralayven> **************** <Dralayven> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Draygus smiles and claps :> * Derecho applauds * Silvermist blinks..."Very insightful, Dral...I like it." * Zalyina applauds :) <Jolith> lovely... * Dralayven smiles..."I hope you liked the change" <Zalyina> What Silver said ;> * Shadow-Dancer applauds *** Mode change [-v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist smiles. and snugs Dral. * G_leth applauds and smiles * Dralayven relaxes in the moment *** Mode change [+v Shadow-Dancer] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith smiles at SD, and hands him the microphone. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Shadow-Dancer startles....then takes the mike ((Hi, Mike! *hungrylook*)) and begins to read... <Shadow-Dancer> The Watchers <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See the family in the alley? <Shadow-Dancer> The ones living in the cardboard box? <Shadow-Dancer> Turn away. <Shadow-Dancer> People like that are smelly, <Shadow-Dancer> And dirty. <Shadow-Dancer> They are disgusting, <Shadow-Dancer> And offensive. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> "Foxes have their dens, <Shadow-Dancer> But the Son of Man has no place <Shadow-Dancer> For to lay his head." <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> See that begger in the shadows? <Shadow-Dancer> The one picking through the garbage bin? <Shadow-Dancer> Look away. <Shadow-Dancer> People like that are lazy, <Shadow-Dancer> And shiftless <Shadow-Dancer> Or they'd get a job, <Shadow-Dancer> And stop begging. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> "He asked of him <Shadow-Dancer> Simon son of John, love thou me? <Shadow-Dancer> Take care of My sheep." <Shadow-Dancer> See that man in fancy clothing? <Shadow-Dancer> Listen as he boasts of his goodness, <Shadow-Dancer> Then watch him. <Shadow-Dancer> See him walk past the needy <Shadow-Dancer> With a sneer <Shadow-Dancer> While claiming to love <Shadow-Dancer> His fellow man. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> "As you did not <Shadow-Dancer> To the least of these my children, <Shadow-Dancer> Ye did not to me." <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> Angels are found in strange places <Shadow-Dancer> They rarely have wings or golden harps. <Shadow-Dancer> They watch us <Shadow-Dancer> Through the eyes of the lowly. <Shadow-Dancer> I wonder <Shadow-Dancer> What the Father thinks <Shadow-Dancer> Of our blindness? <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> "Jesus wept." * Shadow-Dancer does his much-famed fast-fade.. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist blinks...and picks her jaw up off the ground...."That one I REALLY do like, Dancer...very deep and very, very emotional." * Zalyina nods.. <Eternal_Chaos> Very well done, Dancer * Silvermist snugs Dancer tightly. * Jolith tracks the poet down and hugs him. * Dralayven is reminded of J O'barrs work from the ending line....very good <Dracas> that sucked.... <Dralayven> well...what did ye get? <Dracas> My IQ has dropped to 129 from 133!? * Shadowsinger blinks back tears... that was incredible. * Dracas waitsd <Dracas> oops <Dracas> calculations error * Silvermist blinks at her son... <SpammerBane> That was verry pretty!! * Shadowsinger looks at the poem again and mutters - I think that was what pea soup was supposed to be like but the devil got into the details. :) * G_leth applauds after a re-read (cos it was nice) *** Mode change [+v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven glances at Shadowsinger.....smiles * Dralayven nods <Jolith> that it was... * Zalyina notices her cue and hops off the rafter <Silvermist> Salutations IceCool. <Jolith> hi, ICECOOL. * Dracas eeps after recalculating the score... * Jolith hands the microphone to Zalyina, for her first poem. * Zalyina munches on another oreo before she starts ;> *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Zalyina> *clears throat* this one I wrote at the last reading I was at (which was either a week or two ago), and I hope it doesn't offend anyone or anything like that :> <Zalyina> This is '...known as Earth...' <Zalyina> *- ...known as Earth... -* <Zalyina> <Zalyina> A weathered old myth <Zalyina> ...or is it really? <Zalyina> There is no solid, actual proof <Zalyina> but we know that it is there. <Zalyina> The fact that there are other worlds, <Zalyina> beyond our reach and your's alike, <Zalyina> grip our mind with uncomprehensile details. <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> As though this world, <Zalyina> known as Earth, <Zalyina> were the only one of it's kind in the total, <Zalyina> infinuous boundries of the Universe, <Zalyina> and it's celestial, tied bodies. <Zalyina> There's only one 'God', <Zalyina> one life supporting planet, <Zalyina> and one state of mind that should be followed, <Zalyina> exactly, accordingly, and suberbly... <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Or so thee may say. <Zalyina> Or so it may be on this little world, <Zalyina> known as Earth, <Zalyina> that all things are tightly compacted <Zalyina> and not so well at hand. <Zalyina> As far as I can tell <Zalyina> and some of the others that sit in the mists and shadows, <Zalyina> waiting for something to happen on the droll world, <Zalyina> there is nothing special about this 'God', <Zalyina> this one and only powerful being beyond our grasp of reality.. <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> He, she, it, is the only thing that stands, <Zalyina> so boldly and powering, <Zalyina> in our way of believing in other worlds that support, <Zalyina> breath, and swells of life? <Zalyina> The thing that most human beings worship, <Zalyina> yet they don't even know for exact, <Zalyina> solid, and actual proof, does exist? <Zalyina> There are no boundries to our knowledge <Zalyina> that there are things beyond this world, <Zalyina> known as Earth, <Zalyina> duplicates of near exactness are out there. <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> We know that there are.. <Zalyina> I know that there are, as well as any of us, <Zalyina> us that sit in the mists and shadows, <Zalyina> waiting for something to happen on this droll world, <Zalyina> known as Earth. <Zalyina> There are other beings that are smarter and are far more wise, <Zalyina> one is known as Dragon kind, <Zalyina> than humans that habitat this world in quantity. <Zalyina> We may not exist on this world, <Zalyina> this Earth, <Zalyina> but we exist beyond your grip of "reality". <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> This "reality" isn't the one that is crisp, <Zalyina> clear, and bearing a wide range of ideas. <Zalyina> This "reality" that this droll world, <Zalyina> known as Earth, <Zalyina> is so constricted and lifeless in itself. <Zalyina> I'll let thee dwell on those thoughts, <Zalyina> I've done what I've wanted to say.. <Zalyina> mostly, anyway.. <Zalyina> YB 99 1/2 <Zalyina> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * G_leth applauds and huggles his mom . . . that was good! <Silvermist> Nice...vivid, and thoughtful...I definately like it....*smile* * Derecho applauds * Draygus claps loudely.... Likes that :> * Shadow-Dancer applauds <Jolith> very apt...I liked that, as I do most of your poetry. *** Mode change [-v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Zalyina smiles, "Thanks * Shadowsinger smiles approvingly <G_leth> BTW did anyone know that Zaly had her birfdy yesterday? * Dralayven smiles <Shadowsinger> Oh really? *belated birthday hugs* * Jolith takes the podium again. <Silvermist> Congrats Zalyina. *snugs* And LC's is the morrow I think.... <G_leth> or, her typoist did ;=8) <Silvermist> Dral's is Monday. *smile* <Jolith> no...happy belated birthday, Zalyina. <Dralayven> very vivid * Zalyina chuckles..... * Dralayven hmmmm capricorns * Dralayven smiles again <Jolith> what about us, Dralayven? * Silvermist is the Aquarian birthday in January apparently...... <Zalyina> lethie: Ah, see, I have no typoist :> I'm the only one around..but my b-day is basically the same as January 8th, I think <Dralayven> your Capricorn too Joliath? <G_leth> yeah. what about them? (my typoist is one, his bday is next week) <Jolith> yes, I am; the early end, though. Dec 28th. * Silvermist chuckles.."Lots of January hatchindays here." <Dralayven> wow...I have never seen so many capricorns in one place!!! * G_leth 's an AUgust Hatchie, but the typoist is a Jan one ;=8) * Dracas 's Hatching Day is in August, right smack on the day, hour, and minute of teh Cusp of Leo and Virgo.... * Zalyina smiles...hops up to another rafter and begins to scribble down some thoughts for a poem she's had the past 2-3 days now :> <Silvermist> Jolith...one month exact before mine. *smile* <Iceflame> Dral: Capricorn? is that by the corrected or uncorrected astrological calender? <Dracas> So apparently I'm a Winged Cat thingy astrologically.... * Dralayven shrugs... <Dralayven> um...I know I am...I'm right in the middle of Jan <Jolith> you'll find a huge proportion of us wherever literature and communication is the focus, Dral. <G_leth> Ice: corrected? * Dralayven nods at Jolith....very true * Shadow-Dancer is in a quandry :) <Iceflame> Dracas: winged cat? how do you figure? <Jolith> hi... <Silvermist> re Sigritha. *huggles* <Eternal_Chaos> Hiya Kathryn * Iceflame chokes... <Dracas> Ice: Because, I was born so close to the cusp, I'm considered either Both or Neither <Iceflame> Dracas: but... wings? <Shadowsinger> "...huge proportion of us wherever literature and communication is the focus..." Then what's the exuse for the Scorpio by the fire? :) <Shadow-Dancer> Or the Ares in the corner? <>G<> * Lady_Kathryn walks into the room and sits down on a chair besides C-Wolfys empty basket... <Iceflame> or this *points to herself* Pices/Aries? <G_leth> Scorpios _need_ an excuse? <G_leth> ;=8) <Dralayven> Shadowsinger...excuses are many...just not always worth anything=) * Silvermist chuckles..."We just all are here because we are...which is this Aquarian's excuse." <Silvermist> Calutations CrayMcCall. <Shadowsinger> Greetings CrayMcCall <Dralayven> Silver...what??? <Jolith> I'm willing to bet that that Scorpio has some Capricorn in there somewhere, and goats and rams usually do well together. <Dralayven> lol * CrayMcCall waves * Zalyina grins and wavles to Cray ;) * Silvermist thwaps her typist.. <Shadowsinger> Dancer: Whyfor a quandry? * Jolith has more than a few planets in Scorpio herself. * Dralayven has some libra in him too <Silvermist> Sorry..she's not up to perfect typing wright now..... * Dralayven snickers * Iceflame wonders loudly if anyone knew what she meant when she mentioned corrected astrological system... * CrayMcCall wavies at Zaly! =) * Dralayven nibbles some saltines * Shadowsinger is here because her partner is watching hockey. (Fleh.) <Dracas> Ice: Virgo is winged * G_leth 's typoist is only missing two signs fin his full reading <Dracas> Ice: Leo is a lion * Zalyina reaches down from the rafter and offers a claw to Cray <Dracas> ice: Hence Winged Cat * Dracas chuckles * Eternal_Chaos is Leo *purr* * Eternal_Chaos is _definately_ a fire sign ;P * CrayMcCall grabs hold of the proffered clay <Eternal_Chaos> I hate winter! ;P * CrayMcCall ... claw even * Kreldon is an Aquarian <Iceflame> Dracas: Virgo is a virgin. That's all the name means. I've never seen her with wings... <Dralayven> EC..you act much the leo^_* <Shadowsinger> Ice: Sort of. I'm a little rusty on the terminology. * Silvermist nods and snugs her nephew. <Eternal_Chaos> I do? ;P <Dralayven> yep! <Dralayven> hehe * Lady_Kathryn is an aquarian... <Eternal_Chaos> Cool. ;) <Dracas> Ice: I have a huge Painting Entitled Sisters Depicting a Winged Virgo Holding Earth (gaia) <G_leth> Ice: Virgo is also the Virago, opposite of virgin <G_leth> :=8) <Dracas> it say's on the back * Silvermist smiles..."Lots of Aquarians here.." <Jolith> I assumed adjusted for correct time and place of birth...US astrologers sometimes have trouble with my foreign birthplace. * Dralayven has never had a real reading down <Dralayven> done <Dralayven> I mean <Dralayven> :P <Iceflame> Jol: no... I meant, corrected for the procession of the equinoxes. <Silvermist> Hmmm? More poetry coming? <Shadowsinger> Jolith: That's not a problem: that's why Astrolog is such a neat toy. It figures the uglies out for you and all you have to do is look the interpretations up. * Dralayven chuckles at Silver <Jolith> yes, more poetry...we just got sidetracked a little. ;> <Shadowsinger> Ice: Procession's really only an issue for those on cusps or right around the triads. For most of us... <G_leth> it's interesting, and a sight more accurate then the usuall 1/12th broad-brush stuff the papers print :=8) *** Mode change [+v Shadowsinger] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith nods. * Zalyina belatedly lifts Cray up to the rafter :> <Jolith> are we ready to go on? <Shadowsinger> Ready? <Silvermist> Aye...I think so..... <Eternal_Chaos> Sure <Iceflame> Shadow: no. * G_leth noddles <Jolith> okay... next up is Shadowsinger. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Lady_Kathryn (Anastasia@t5o1p45.telia.com) has left channel #afd_poetry <Shadowsinger> Forgive if I'm a little hoarse; my throat's kind of icky today. <Shadowsinger> Plastic Flowers <Shadowsinger> B. A. Punkert <Shadowsinger> (C) May 1996 <Shadowsinger> ============================ <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Plastic flowers in the window <Shadowsinger> Made blurry by the rain <Shadowsinger> Dribbling shimmer of refracted light <Shadowsinger> Against a two-bedroom bungalow <Shadowsinger> With a wife and her husband, their two-point-eight kids and one and a half cats <Shadowsinger> (Skippy’s expecting in August) <Shadowsinger> An impressionist painting <Shadowsinger> A still-life <Shadowsinger> Of death soaking into the ground <Shadowsinger> And the distant rumbling <Shadowsinger> Of God’s stomach in the distance <Shadowsinger> While Diana takes pictures of Zeus and the kids for the family album <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Countin’ flowers on the wall <Shadowsinger> That don’t bother me at all.... <Shadowsinger> ....no, no, no...wrong song... <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Plastic flowers in the window <Shadowsinger> Bobbing their hyper-colored heads <Shadowsinger> In an artificial breeze <Shadowsinger> (Brought to you by the friendly folks at Winnipeg Supply...) <Shadowsinger> While the cat looks on, confused <Shadowsinger> At these flowers that don’t smell right <Shadowsinger> And taste worse <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Plastic flowers in the window <Shadowsinger> Giving shade to dying tulips <Shadowsinger> Whipped by the wind-driven rain <Shadowsinger> Like belligerent garden snakes trying to escape their home <Shadowsinger> And soaking slowly back into the mud <Shadowsinger> Where they belong <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Plastic flowers in the window <Shadowsinger> Glistening with man-made water drops <Shadowsinger> Frozen forever in the middle of running down a leaf <Shadowsinger> Bug-free, maintenance-free, drug-free <Shadowsinger> And in bad need of dusting <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> Plastic flowers in the window <Shadowsinger> Melting down the pane in an orgy of petroleum <Shadowsinger> Creating a vinyl waterfall <Shadowsinger> As the cat screams in terror <Shadowsinger> A still-life <Shadowsinger> Of death soaking into the ground <Shadowsinger> And in the last second before their windowsill burns out from under them <Shadowsinger> They are indeed <Shadowsinger> Beautiful. <Shadowsinger> <Shadowsinger> ==fin== * Shadowsinger hands the mic back to Jolith and goes back to her lemon tea. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Silvermist blinks..."That's very interesting....I like it." *smile* * Zalyina grins somewhat and applauds :) <Dralayven> I really have to say that your works Shadowsinger are some of my favorites..very good...I love the feeling of it <Jolith> that was incredibly vivid...thank you. * Dralayven smiles * Iceflame is... stunned... <Silvermist> re G_Leth. *huggles* <Shadowsinger> re g'leth <Eternal_Chaos> Intriguing singer *** Mode change [-v Shadowsinger] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Zalyina> re's Leth <Shadow-Dancer> *wow* <Shadowsinger> It was the result of a dare by my roomate. Poetry comes of the strangest things. * Eternal_Chaos wonders if singer is from Winnipeg <Gleth> re's mom * Dracas hasta go <Shadow-Dancer> Heck...I'm amazed enough to say it backwards...*wow* * Dralayven nods at Shadowsinger...it does doesn't it <Eternal_Chaos> Seeya Dracas <Silvermist> Later Son. *huggles* <Shadowsinger> EC: Well, um, now that you mention it.... :) <Jolith> night, Dracas... <Dralayven> bye Dracas <Kreldon> cya Cuz <Dracas> seeya all later :} * Dralayven sniffles * Gleth applauds, even though he missed the last vers or so (what I saw was good though) * Eternal_Chaos smiles and waves hello from Windsor Ontario. ;P <Shadowsinger> Ahh, fellow Canadian dragon. Good to hear. <Jolith> hi, LC... <Silvermist> LC. *huggles* <Silvermist> Singer...he's not allways a dragon..only as Random_Dragon does he show his draconic side..... <Lord_Cobalt> Ooo! Somedrac meantion the Northern Refrigerator? <Shadowsinger> For those who may not understand the reference: Winnipeg Supply is a hardware store. * Zalyina waviewavies to LC! * Eternal_Chaos smiles <Shadowsinger> ...which sells fans. :) * Lord_Cobalt waviewavies to Zaly :) <Eternal_Chaos> I'm mostly just an immortal who's learned to morph, though my alter-ego is a vampyre <Zalyina> (btw, LC, I haven't gotten through the story I was gonna help you write a second part to yet) <Lord_Cobalt> Heh ... I couldn't even remember who it was that was going to assist ... No rush :) * Shadowsinger tends to type as a human because dragon keyboards are expensive. But A`Rillia does put in the odd appearance. * Dralayven chuckles * Jolith takes the podium again, and smiles. <Jolith> thanks go out to Ti'Grah for the inspiration on this next piece, and for his permission to use his words. it's another of mine, and it's called, creation. * Zalyina looks up from her thoughts and writing for a moment and makes sure to keep an open ear *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> We are the instruments of creation; <Jolith> What we dream, is. <Jolith> What we imagine becomes <Jolith> The fabric of our reality. <Jolith> We create the gods in our own image, <Jolith> Shape the winds to be our playthings-- <Jolith> And yet, lest we grow <Jolith> Enslaved to our own might, <Jolith> Hide the secret from ourselves, <Jolith> Within the mirrored walls <Jolith> Of our minds. <Jolith> Our visions manifest <Jolith> As our commonplaces; <Jolith> Our nightmares <Jolith> Become real tragedies: <Jolith> The least of our children <Jolith> With a fantasy <Jolith> Can redeem us, <Jolith> The mightiest may be brought low <Jolith> By the terrors his mind fabricates. <Jolith> Dream, then, of splendor, <Jolith> Of majesty... <Jolith> For our dreams <Jolith> Are the hands of the gods. <Jolith> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Draygus> That was GREAT! <Silvermist> Beautiful...stunning...I love it...*big smile* * Jolith steps back, and bows. * Dralayven smiles at Jolith * Gleth applauds. Wow! <Dralayven> good...very good <Zalyina> Very good!! * Shadowsinger hugs Jolith... lovely <Jolith> thank you, I'm glad you liked it. * CrayMcCall smiles and applauds * Shadow-Dancer applauds :) <Gleth> Dray: can you dcc me applaus.wav? <Zalyina> Dray: Ditto <Gleth> thanks <Eternal_Chaos> Excellent, Jolith ;) <Shang> brb <Draygus> On the way :> <Zalyina> Thanks :> <Silvermist> re Shang. <Jolith> re Shang... <Shang> hi *** Mode change [+v Silvermist] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Shadowsinger> hi shang * Dralayven smiles * Jolith smiles at Silvermist, and calls her up to read. * Silvermist smiles.."Mine again?" * Silvermist glides to the front again..... * Shang is gone.. not here (cyp) *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Ok...warning...this one isn't my normal style at all...it was written mainly to please a teacher with something totally unlike what I normally write..... <Silvermist> Rain on a Leaky Roof" <Silvermist> Drip <Silvermist> Drop <Silvermist> Pitter <Silvermist> Patter <Silvermist> Splat! <Silvermist> Patter <Silvermist> Pitter <Silvermist> Drop <Silvermist> Drip <Silvermist> ---end--- *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Eternal_Chaos smiles, remembering that one. ;) * Gleth grins and applauds, nicely done..the teacher'd better have liked that one * Jolith laughs. <Silvermist> She did...more than I did actually.... * Shadowsinger looks at Silver and chuckles... most definitely UNLIKE you. <CrayMcCall> That'll show 'em, huh? <CrayMcCall> =) * Dralayven chuckles....Silver....hehe * Gleth likes it! <Silvermist> Aye...very unlike me.... * Dralayven smiles <Draygus> Awww.... THat was cute Aunty!! :> <Jolith> not truly; it's got your distinct flair for imagery in it. * Dralayven nods * Silvermist blushes.... <Shadowsinger> Hmm... ...true; I can hear it if I think about it, but it has that catchy kind of nursery-rhyme feel to it. * Silvermist still has her collection of draconic nursery rhymes....maybe will brush them off for this one of these days.... * Dralayven walks to the front....still smiling from silvers last poem <Jolith> that would be nice, Silvermist...I'm always looking for stuff to read to Logan. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> I would like to say this next work again unnamed is closer to my usual works... <Dralayven> but not on the same vein <Dralayven> ************* <Dralayven> The one <Dralayven> the chosen few <Dralayven> grab the weaopons...it begins <Dralayven> It flew to me <Dralayven> it gaped in my eyes <Dralayven> I felt the sting <Dralayven> I drew my sword...grasped the hilt to my skin <Dralayven> rubbed the flaming waxes...into my head <Dralayven> It came it fell from the grace.. <Dralayven> I slew it because the time was at the greatest <Dralayven> I bow...fall...dance to the wind <Dralayven> I wait for the next enemy to come... <Dralayven> I wait in no more fear..but the monsters breath it smelled as <Dralayven> The 8 legged tiny rasping voices cry in unison <Dralayven> And again I shiver <Dralayven> The darkness falls as the final curtans fall <Dralayven> Fall they do but I am still watching from the otherside <Dralayven> I grin...I bow...I fall to the wind <Dralayven> I am your fire of the tournequet you fled from <Dralayven> I laugh....I dance...I sing to the wind <Dralayven> I feel..I feel the wind <Dralayven> ******************** <Dralayven> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> I like that...deep, moving, and vivid...Very well done..... <Jolith> wow... <Draygus> I liked that!! * Gleth applauds thoughtfully. wow indeed * Zalyina applauds, "Very vivid...Maybe you should call it 'To the wind'? :) * Eternal_Chaos smiles and nods. <Shadowsinger> Nice... * Shadow-Dancer applauds <Eternal_Chaos> A warrior's heart, eh? ;) <Dralayven> thank you... * Dralayven smiles * CrayMcCall wows, and applauds *** Mode change [-v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith smiles. <Jolith> next, we have Zalyina, with her second poem tonight. * Zalyina hops down again....for moment trying to remember which one it was.. <Zalyina> ..Ah, that one :> *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Zalyina> *clears throat* <Zalyina> -~*To let be and let die*~- <Zalyina> Let die <Zalyina> love and happiness <Zalyina> Let be <Zalyina> sorrow and pain <Zalyina> Give me the peace I need <Zalyina> Let my love be <Zalyina> But let die my aching heart <Zalyina> Let be my soul <Zalyina> yet let die the pain that covers it <Zalyina> I've gone through too much <Zalyina> this could only make it worse <Zalyina> Please let me be <Zalyina> And heaven forgive you, <Zalyina> But please let die my life <Zalyina> My heart's been scarred before <Zalyina> Please let die, <Zalyina> let rest at final peace <Zalyina> But let be my soul... <Zalyina> YB 98 April 2 <Zalyina> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Jolith hugs Zalyina. <Zalyina> As you can guess, I wasn't very much in a good mood at the time * Shadowsinger hugs Zaylina gently <Jolith> sounds like a dark time indeed. * Dralayven lowers his head....I know that place Zalyina...*hugs*... * Gleth sniffs and applauds.... <Silvermist> That's a very interesting one...but what has harmed us strengthens us...you did well....*soft smile and snugs* <Draygus> That was NEAT! <Eternal_Chaos> Dark, yes, but well written. * Zalyina smiles and chuckles at Dray's response.. * Draygus grins :> * Gleth jumps out of his seat, as the .wav suddenly plays in the quite, semi-darkened room :=8) * Zalyina hugs everybeing, "Thanks...I still have times like that, though not as often as they were then (thank goodness) * Jolith nods. *** batty (~dwhitton@sldub1p23.ozemail.com.au) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Zalyina> It was also written for all the others that know that feeling as much as I * Dralayven nods...in this world it seems most all will have those tiomes....but poetry is a strong tool for getting through * Draygus chuckles.... Sorry Gleth ;> <Draygus> batty!!! *** Mode change [-v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Eternal_Chaos> Hiya batty <Gleth> Dray: was needed, thanks ;=8) <Jolith> hi, batty. <Shadowsinger> Greetings batty <batty> hullo! * Shadow-Dancer flits around batty ((Pilots are professionals...do not try this at home )) * batty zooms around Shadow-Dancer ~^ö^~ <Silvermist> Batty. *huggles* * CrayMcCall applauds at Zaly snugs *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven perks up..."me already?" * batty has just posted to the ng the entire story he's been putting here in bits * Dralayven ponders a bit and strolls to the front <Dralayven> I do have a name for this one...this time <Gleth> cool * Silvermist smiles... <Jolith> that's neat, batty... <Dralayven> It is called "the Last Wolf Moon" * Dralayven wonders if hes supposed to begin now...or am I early? *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven nods.. <Dralayven> the Last Wolf Moon <Dralayven> ****************** <Dralayven> I stumbled the night... <Dralayven> the day <Dralayven> The last moon of the wolf <Dralayven> I listened for the dries... <Dralayven> (c) <Dralayven> I litened for the repentence in the air.... <Dralayven> I heard the screach that comes when the birds fly overhead... <Dralayven> Did you believe in me? <Dralayven> I heard the sound of the drums.. <Dralayven> Sounding as when the gods were young <Dralayven> I heard this sound...I felt this ground...on the last wolf moon <Dralayven> ************** <Dralayven> END * Dralayven walks off the stage... * Dralayven sighs deeply...and lights a cigarette * Dralayven notices all the damn typos:P *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Shadowsinger claps and hugs Dralayven gently... that was beautiful... brought back a lot of post-sweatlodge memories. Thanks. ...And I'll ignore the typos this time. :) <Silvermist> Whoa....Vivid imagry....Nicely done.... * Gleth applauds <Jolith> nicely done, Dralayven... * Draygus grins and claps loudely :> * Shadow-Dancer applauds <Dralayven> thanks Shadowsinger...everyone.. * Eternal_Chaos howls (applause doesn't quite suit that one. ;) *** Rand_al`Thor (crush@ti10a02-0041.dialup.online.no) has joined channel #afd_poetry * Dralayven has tended to flow more with a power vibe now...than in sadness...I do not know why <Eternal_Chaos> Very well done, Dral <Rand_al`Thor> hail all! * Dralayven smiles again <Shadowsinger> Greetings Rand. <Rand_al`Thor> thank you Shadowsinger * Zalyina applauds as well * Dralayven relized he was short this tiime though=/ <Rand_al`Thor> i tought i drop in since people shows poem in here <Rand_al`Thor> long time since i was here! <Rand_al`Thor> i was a dragon then <Rand_al`Thor> I loved the poems to one called BethL <Rand_al`Thor> is she still in afd? * Dralayven wonders why there is no talking * Shadowsinger isn't sure either - I think we may have hit a lag-bubble <Dralayven> hmmm <Shadowsinger> I've got three on you and Rand and DragonHeart - nothing else has come back yet. <Dralayven> same here <Dralayven> net split maybe? <Rand_al`Thor> i have 15 in here * Zalyina blinks at the past tense use.."Why would you want to be anything else than a dragon? <Rand_al`Thor> strange <Zalyina> Saying that if you were before-hand in the first place ;> <Rand_al`Thor> Zalyina : im now a different dragon, now im the Dragon Reborn ;) <Silvermist> Rand. *huggles* <Gleth> Drall: whats to know when the muse takes you? <Eternal_Chaos> Heya Rand <Jolith> hi, Rand... * Shadowsinger pokes services hurreee-up <Gleth> heyla Rand <Zalyina> I haven't heard of her.... <Dralayven> big lag.... <Rand_al`Thor> Hi Silvermist/ Eternal_Chaos / Gleth / Jolith <Shadowsinger> Oh man... Dary; the others are in the five minute range and climbing. This doesn't look healthy. <Dralayven> oh crap...not at all.... <Dralayven> but what can we do? * Shadowsinger wonders if it's okay to give Dralay a hug... I hate lag. <Rand_al`Thor> hehe * Jolith smiles at Rand. <Jolith> once a dragon, always a dragon, I think... <Eternal_Chaos> A dragon in spirit if not in form. ;) * Dralayven hugs Shadowsinger first so she doesn't have to worry about worrying * Silvermist nods.....Aye, and that applys to thee as well, Trey... <Silvermist> No....I've not seen Beth in ages..... <Rand_al`Thor> hehe Jolith <Rand_al`Thor> if you go in to afd and writes info lightning_claw <Rand_al`Thor> that was me for one year back <Shadowsinger> Provided that ab will talk to anyone... * Jolith looks at Zalyina questioningly. <Rand_al`Thor> MAjor lagg going on"" <Dralayven> Still with me Shadowsinger? <Dralayven> I got pings up over 6 mins <Shadowsinger> Yeah, I think... <Shadowsinger> Oh for the love of... Can anyone see us yet? <Shadowsinger> Lord Cobalt's eight and a half, and I'm still missing some... <Zalyina> Oh well that makes perfect sense.... :> <Dralayven> this is scary <Dralayven> time warp <Jolith> we can agree on a server and meet there. <Gleth> how about webzone.dal.net? <Shadowsinger> Is that what most of you are using, cause this is awful... <Jolith> webzone sounds as good as any. <Dralayven> ok....Shadow lets try moving to the other server... <Shadowsinger> Okay fine... jumping ship... hang onto your tails. <Dralayven> wait...how do I do this? <Zalyina> Humm? <Zalyina> oh, Allo Rand, btw :> <Jolith> okay; let's all switch to webzone, if we aren't already there. <Eternal_Chaos> Well, I'm on webzone, so hey. ;P <Gleth> o/~ it's just a jump to the left . . . o/~ <Silvermist> Most are on webzone I think..... <Silvermist> Nemain. *huggles* <Nemain> late, as always <Nemain> extremely, that is <Nemain> Dray <Nemain> DRAYYYY <Gleth> Dray: what? <Nemain> DRALAVEN <Eternal_Chaos> Heya Nemain! <Nemain> Silver.. poke Dray * Nemain smiles <Eternal_Chaos> *hugs* <Nemain> hi EC <Nemain> sup? <Gleth> re's <Silvermist> re Shadowsinger, Rand. *huggles* <Rand_al`Thor> *huggles* <Shadowsinger> Let's try this AGAIN? <Eternal_Chaos> Not much, just watching here. ;) <Nemain> are we all super lagged>>> <Nemain> >>>>>> <SongFire> re... <Shadowsinger> Well, that's a little better... <Shadowsinger> I'm still only getting about half... <Eternal_Chaos> Heya SongFire <Silvermist> re Jolith. *huggles* <Zalyina> o/~ and a step to the ri-iiight.... o/~ <SongFire> hi, Nemain. <Shadowsinger> "with your hands on your hips..." <Dralayven> well...can you see me? <Silvermist> re Dral. *huggles* <Rand_al`Thor> lets do the hoki poki <Rand_al`Thor> yes Dralayven * Dralayven hugs everyone..phew <Dralayven> Nemain! <Shadowsinger> Re Dral. *hug* * Zalyina bounds to webzone.. <Shadowsinger> Hi nemain * Dralayven pouncehuggles his best friend <SongFire> Zalyina, no. <Dralayven> nemain? <Delesha> re. *huggles* <Shadowsinger> Hmm, now I get everything from three seconds to six minutes * Gleth pulls his typoists head off of the keyboard . . . <Shadowsinger> Ouch. That has to hurt. <Delesha> re Zaly. *huggles* <Zalyina> yipe, brb <Draygus> Ack.. I'm getting off of webzone... I think it's about ta go "/ * Gleth wavie nitenite to all (dang lazy typoists, always wanting to sleep) <Zalyina> back...... <Shadowsinger> GLORP... <Shadowsinger> Nighty's G'leth * Zalyina snuggles G'leth..night night.. <Zalyina> sleep well! * Gleth huggles Zaly nitenite <Gleth> bye <Dralayven> wb Silver <Shadowsinger> re zaly, jolith.... <Shadowsinger> hi delesha <Eternal_Chaos> wb misty *hugs* <Shadowsinger> Yes CHanserv, we know she's the op. :) <Jolith> okay; are we all back? <Shadowsinger> I think so... <Shadowsinger> There seem to be ranges of less than ten seconds, one to two minutes and then over three and a half. I guess we're stuck with it. <Dralayven> hi Athens *hugs* * Zalyina nods <Shadowsinger> Hello Athens <}Athens^Ramada{> hi *hugs* <Eternal_Chaos> Hello, Athens <Rand_al`Thor> hail <Jolith> Iceflame seems to be the only one truly badly lagged. <Shadowsinger> Okay. <}Athens^Ramada{> hello shadow, eternal Hail rand_al <Jolith> dh is away and not participating anyway. <Eternal_Chaos> wb misty. ;) <Shadowsinger> re silver <Dralayven> wb Silver <Rand_al`Thor> :) <Dralayven> uh oh...silver is still lagged I think <Dralayven> not too bad..*shrugs* nvrmnd <Jolith> but shall we continue? most of us are less than 20 sec away now, and we have three more poems tonight. <Silvermist> re. *huggles* * Shadowsinger chuckles ... and HNIC isn't going to go on forever unless they go into overtime. :) <Silvermist> Aye...let us continue.... * Nemain jumps back into the room screaming NI NI NININI NINI NI!!!!!! BWHAAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHH!!!!!!!! 5bloody roar <Nemain> sup sup sup <Nemain> ??? <Nemain> HEY * Zalyina blinks * Nemain blinks * Shadowsinger looks at nemain... the entry is... *different*. <Nemain> Did I interup something?? <Zalyina> Not really * Nemain blushes... * Eternal_Chaos smiles <Nemain> whoopsie *** Mode change [+v Shadowsinger] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Nemain> um... <Eternal_Chaos> Nemain is... different. ;) But she's fun. ;) * Dralayven pouncehuggles nemain AGAIN...she must have missed him calling her his best frind <Shadowsinger> Not really, but you're certainly energetic for this hour. <Dralayven> punk:P * Dralayven gets confuzzled <Shadowsinger> What... Excuse while I pull my feet out before reading. * Jolith calls Shadowsinger to read. *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Shadowsinger picks up a sheaf of papers and walks up the the front slowly. <Shadowsinger> A few words of warning before I begin: <Shadowsinger> 1) This is a longer piece. Those of you who are badly lagged may find it interminable, and I'm sorry about that. <Shadowsinger> 2) This piece contains words unsuitable for little dragons. If you have little dragons or are a little dragon, you may not want to let them see this one. <Shadowsinger> This is dedicated to everyone who belittles themselves for their weight in front of other people. You're hurting all of us. <Shadowsinger> Hip-ocrisy <Shadowsinger> B. A. Punkert <Shadowsinger> (c) January 1995 <Shadowsinger> ================ <Shadowsinger> "Give us your poor, your tired, your hungry <Shadowsinger> And we'll piss on them..." <Shadowsinger> Indeed. <Shadowsinger> And we'll blame the hungry <Shadowsinger> For being that way <Shadowsinger> And biology be damned. <Shadowsinger> "If you could just control your appetite..." <Shadowsinger> you'd probably starve to death. <Shadowsinger> Models that are six feet tall and weigh 125 pounds. <Shadowsinger> The last time I saw a woman who was over five-seven <Shadowsinger> And weighed 125 pounds <Shadowsinger> You could count her ribs through her back <Shadowsinger> And she had ovarian cancer. <Shadowsinger> What's wrong with this picture? <Shadowsinger> For that matter, with all of them? <Shadowsinger> There are no "fat" models anymore in mainstream media. <Shadowsinger> They even have thin women model the "fat" clothes. <Shadowsinger> What the hell? <Shadowsinger> Nobody over a thirteen, sill-vooz-plate. <Shadowsinger> Is that years or size? <Shadowsinger> Is there a difference? <Shadowsinger> The designers say that the fat women aren't buying the clothes <Shadowsinger> So they can't sell them. <Shadowsinger> I'll tell you what. <Shadowsinger> Get a woman, who knows what women need, to... <Shadowsinger> Design a line of reasonably-priced larger women's clothes <Shadowsinger> That are designed by draping the fabric on real women <Shadowsinger> In the real sizes that you intend to make them in <Shadowsinger> (Instead of designing them on pencil-thin paper models) <Shadowsinger> That don't make us look like boxcars <Shadowsinger> Or matrons <Shadowsinger> Or nuns.... <Shadowsinger> And I think you'd have a hell of a product. <Shadowsinger> But it's more profitable to feed the society "thin, thin, thin" machine. <Shadowsinger> Try taking up an African foster child instead, guys. <Shadowsinger> We'll all feel better for it. <Shadowsinger> In the lesser industrialized countries of the world <Shadowsinger> Women with a little "meat" on them <Shadowsinger> Are considered attractive <Shadowsinger> Because they know how to take care of themselves <Shadowsinger> And they're not afraid that their nails will break <Shadowsinger> At the thought of a little hard work. <Shadowsinger> And who's calling whom backwards? <Shadowsinger> Crack open the latest fashion magazine: <Shadowsinger> Page 17: Why Negative Body Images Hurt Us All: Dispelling The Myth <Shadowsinger> Taking control of how you feel about how you look <Shadowsinger> Page 29: (Centre spread) The 500-Calorie-A-Day Buckwheat Diet <Shadowsinger> Yeah. <Shadowsinger> Whatever. <Shadowsinger> And the best part of it all <Shadowsinger> Has to be the thin women <Shadowsinger> Who say that it's terrible to be seen as sex objects <Shadowsinger> And every time you lose three pounds of water weight <Shadowsinger> Because you're stressed out <Shadowsinger> And you haven't eaten a regular meal <Shadowsinger> In 72 hours <Shadowsinger> They compliment you... <Shadowsinger> Like this starvation concept is a good thing. <Shadowsinger> Oh yes, they support you all right. <Shadowsinger> But they just wish you'd get in shape <Shadowsinger> (Read, go to the gym and run in circles six hours a week <Shadowsinger> So that you'll lose weight <Shadowsinger> And stop embarrassing them in public.) <Shadowsinger> Even though pound-for-pound <Shadowsinger> You're probably stronger than they are. <Shadowsinger> Or the ones who aren't your friends <Shadowsinger> Who loudly complain of putting on three pounds over the weekend <Shadowsinger> While you remember thinking this morning <Shadowsinger> That your favorite jeans had either shrunk <Shadowsinger> Or you grew <Shadowsinger> As you stood on the scale and debated getting it recalibrated <Shadowsinger> Because there was no way you weighed that much... <Shadowsinger> Was there? <Shadowsinger> OverweightHeavyChunkyLargerMatronlyMatureChubbyFleshyWell-rounded... <Shadowsinger> What the hell is wrong with the word "fat"? <Shadowsinger> It's just a combination of amino acids and water. <Shadowsinger> What's the deal? <Shadowsinger> The word Fat has "negative connotations." <Shadowsinger> Big words, sister. <Shadowsinger> I bet they weigh more than you do. <Shadowsinger> It's not a bad word. <Shadowsinger> Weird Al Yankovic's "Fat" video is one of the funniest things around. <Shadowsinger> I'd rather dance to that <Shadowsinger> Than some middle-aged geek in track shorts <Shadowsinger> Who wins the Ronald McDonald bad hair contest <Shadowsinger> And thinks dieting is like playing poker...who can you bluff... <Shadowsinger> It's funny. <Shadowsinger> When you're a little kid, <Shadowsinger> Everybody feeds you all the time. <Shadowsinger> They're trying to put some meat on you <Shadowsinger> Because you're nothing but skin and bones <Shadowsinger> And then you spend the rest of your life <Shadowsinger> Trying to be skin and bones <Shadowsinger> I say <Shadowsinger> If you're going to make people live like that <Shadowsinger> Then starve them to death before the age of three <Shadowsinger> And save society the trouble. <Shadowsinger> ==fin== * Shadowsinger sits down quietly by the fireside. *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Whoa! Powerful....and interesting.....*blinking in surprise* * Jolith takes a deep, breath, and applauds. * Dralayven gives Shadowsinger a hug * Shadowsinger wipes away tears... I wrote that damned poem four years ago and it still makes me spitting mad. Thanks. * Silvermist snugs Shadowsinger gently. <Zalyina> Wow.... * Shadowsinger hugs Dralayven gently... "Thanks." <Silvermist> re Athens.... * Shadowsinger hugs Silvermist and smiles sadly. <Shadowsinger> Hi Athens. Forgive me if I don't offer to repost. It goes on forever. * Zalyina hugs Shadowsinger.."I know the feeling of being angry at all that..." * Jolith was one of those who learned to control her appetite. <}Athens^Ramada{> repost of what * Shadowsinger sits back down and shrugs... There was an essay that went with it that I plan on running in a Toastmasters speech contest one of these days. <Jolith> I wound up in a hospital, 85 pounds at 5 foot 10, being fed through tubes. *** Nemain (Raven@v34-ppp-129.elknet.net) has joined channel #afd_poetry <Nemain> hiyas * Nemain bounces around <Dralayven> wb*hugs* <Shadowsinger> It's just so not fair somehow, you know? And you can't win. You really can't. <Shadowsinger> Re nemain <Silvermist> re Nemain. *huggles* <Eternal_Chaos> wb Nemain, Athens <Jolith> re, Nemain. <Dralayven> no....you cant.... <}Athens^Ramada{> ((SORRY WRESTLINGS ON GOTTA GOO)) * Nemain grins <Nemain> I am loved <Shadowsinger> So you stop playing the game. Well, at least I try not to play it. :) * Nemain bounces to her makeshift plastic couch (glows in the dark!!) <Dralayven> eewwww..tacky <Dralayven> lol <Nemain> tacky * Jolith laughs. <Nemain> THIS IS FASHION BABY!!! ITS MY BAG!!! <Silvermist> Salutations Havoc. * Zalyina grins * Jolith looks at Nemain. * Nemain looks at Jolith <Shadowsinger> Greetings Havoc <Silvermist> 2 more now? <Jolith> yes. <}Athens^Ramada{> bye bye bye bye * Nemain frowns... <Dralayven> don't mind nemain...shes just in a good mood * Silvermist smiles..... <Dralayven> Athens..leaving? * Nemain smiles <Nemain> ((yes....) <}Athens^Ramada{> yes wrestlings on *** Mode change [+v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Dralayven> lol <Dralayven> k <Dralayven> *hugs* * Nemain closes her eyes and sort of spins inside of herself.. keeping as quiet as she can <}Athens^Ramada{> *hugs* <Jolith> Zalyina will read for us next, with her final poem tonight. *** Signoff: }Athens^Ramada{ (tay_103@ppp35.b2.du.execulink.com) has left IRC [Quit: Leaving] * Shadowsinger explains that she has to go - you have my e-mail, please send a transcript. <Shadowsinger> **HUGS** <Silvermist> later Singer. *snugs* *** Shadowsinger (not-likely@wnpgas06-p62.mts.net) has left channel #afd_poetry <Dralayven> bye Shadowsinger * Zalyina hops down again from the rafter, deciding not to go back to it when she's done with this poem *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Zalyina> this one is called 'Here I am'..I'm not sure, but I think I was a tad angry and a tad..something else.. <Zalyina> ****Here I am**** <Zalyina> Here I am <Zalyina> to reveal myself to the world <Zalyina> to show you what I've got <Zalyina> and that I'm not afraid <Zalyina> Not afraid of what is to come <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Here I am, <Zalyina> take me away from the evil <Zalyina> within the depths of hell <Zalyina> And prove to me, <Zalyina> prove to me you have what it takes <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Here I am, <Zalyina> I won't let the pain <Zalyina> seep into my soul <Zalyina> and eat it away like acid <Zalyina> Acid eating my very existance away <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Here I am World, <Zalyina> I've come from my hole <Zalyina> and fought the face of damnation <Zalyina> Prepare for the end <Zalyina> prepare to face your fears <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Here I am <Zalyina> Now show me what you've got <Zalyina> Allow your blood to flow <Zalyina> I will show you suffering <Zalyina> All the suffering I've gone through <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> Here I am, <Zalyina> to show you that you haven't won <Zalyina> I will fight forever more <Zalyina> Fight with caution stranger <Zalyina> and never turn your back <Zalyina> Because here I am... <Zalyina> YB '97 Novemer 14 <Zalyina> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> Strong...moving, and well worded...Zaly your work is allways wonderful...*smile* <Jolith> I liked that, Zalyina...thank you. * Dralayven lowers his head and smiles a bit * Zalyina smiles.. <Eternal_Chaos> Impressive and emotional... *smiles* <Zalyina> Next week, if I can make it, I hope you will all like the poem I'm working on now...I'm not sure where the exact motivation came from.. * Zalyina nods to E_Chaos, Jolith, and all..thanks :) <Dralayven> I will be here if at all possible Zalyina * Jolith walks up to the podium for the final time tonight. * Silvermist smiles. *** Mode change [-v Zalyina] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Silvermist> re Son. *huggles* <Jolith> this one is a return to an earlier theme...I hope you like it, as I think you'll be seeing more like this from me in future. It's called, Living. <Dracas> kaym it isn't locked anymore *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith <Jolith> Living is learning... <Jolith> Experiencing, and coming away <Jolith> With the memories; <Jolith> Tiny fragments of imagery: <Jolith> A sound, a scent, a taste, <Jolith> To add to the library <Jolith> That is a human soul. <Jolith> Living is loving... <Jolith> A sharing of ourselves <Jolith> With another, <Jolith> That we both may be <Jolith> Left richer when it is done. <Jolith> Living is doing... <Jolith> Dancing in the rain-slick <Jolith> Street, with only the light <Jolith> Of the moon... <Jolith> Time spent watching <Jolith> A trembling dewdrop <Jolith> Suspended at the tip of <Jolith> A verdant blade; <Jolith> A butterfly alighting <Jolith> On a petal... <Jolith> Life is neverending-- <Jolith> The jewel that turns <Jolith> Facet after facet to <Jolith> The light of experience-- <Jolith> And the facets that <Jolith> Turn away from our sight <Jolith> Are never truly gone. <Jolith> Living is remembering... <Jolith> Constant affirmation <Jolith> That those whom we hold dear <Jolith> Are a part of us, <Jolith> And we are never, <Jolith> In living, alone. <Jolith> END *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Zalyina smiles and remembers that one * Jolith nods. <Silvermist> Vivid, good imagry....Yes...very deep...Jolith you've outdone yourself there. *big smiel* * Silvermist snugs Jolith gently. <Dralayven> melon~collie...I know it well... <Jolith> it was new last week; so many of us had trouble then that I decided to replay it tonight. * Zalyina nods <Jolith> thank you, Silvermist, and all of you who took the time to be here tonight. <Dralayven> very well done Jolith....very good indeed <Zalyina> That was really troublesome last week..what happened anyways? <Jolith> server troubles...lag and splits were horrible. <Silvermist> Well, Iiked it anyway. *smile* <Jolith> and, we have a last-minute change. * Eternal_Chaos applauds "Very well done, Jolith." ;) * Silvermist nods..... * Dralayven nods * Dralayven smiles.... <Jolith> Dralayven will read us one last poem. *** Mode change [+v Dralayven] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith *** Mode change [+mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven slowly walks to the stage * Dralayven lowers his head.... <Dralayven> *heartbeat* <Dralayven> ********************* <Dralayven> It pounds in my head.. <Dralayven> let it out let it free...let me see <Dralayven> It cares not..it relishes in the aching caused...it feels ... <Dralayven> It stings...but It does its job <Dralayven> I look up... <Dralayven> I see it drop from above.. <Dralayven> the angel spreads its wings.. <Dralayven> but it is not an angel... <Dralayven> it is a deamon... <Dralayven> how was I to know...it was all wrapped in this guise....of friendship... <Dralayven> the time has come to repent <Dralayven> Scratching in my own vein...I find <Dralayven> That time is rebounded in each that is fine <Dralayven> The heartbeat,....it is cold <Dralayven> But warms me with the heat of unrelenting fire <Dralayven> Again...draw thy weapon villian... <Dralayven> Taking you out of this...is what I do best.... <Dralayven> The heartbeat... <Dralayven> Thunder.. <Dralayven> and claps.... <Dralayven> ************** <Dralayven> end *** Mode change [-mi] on channel #afd_poetry by Jolith * Dralayven halleluiegh....exits the stage <Silvermist> Very well done Dral....*smile* I like it... * Jolith hugs Dralayven. * Eternal_Chaos nods. "I like your writings, Dral.. the warrior spirit in me I suppose." *smiles * Dracas liked it too, but hasta go again :/ <Dralayven> Sometimes....you just have to let it out... * Zalyina applauds, very nice :) <Jolith> beautifully written, but with some darker undertones. <Zalyina> *nods in agreement with E_Chaos* <Dralayven> thank you for humoring me in this... * Dracas tips his hat and taps a talon, turning to leave the chan <Jolith> any time at all, hon. * Silvermist needs go...tis time to sleep. *huggles* Until later all. <Dracas> bye all, take care *hugz* <Dralayven> bye <Dralayven> good bye * Zalyina goes out as well. <Eternal_Chaos> Goodnight, misty ;) *hugs* <Zalyina> Thank you all for the poems and compliments. <Zalyina> :) * Zalyina hugs all and flies out.. * Eternal_Chaos smiles <Jolith> that does it for tonight; thank you for your time and patience.