Welcome to the 32 AFD Poetry Reading :> for those who are here for the first time we willplay ther procedures and you can sort thru the scroll :> Thank you, DH. AFD POETRY READING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCEDURES * 1) All Poems are to be written by afders or imediate family/close friends. 2) If you have poems msg me the titles and author so we can keep things running smoothly and fairly - first reads will be given before repeats. 3) Greetings and general conversation should conducted either in #Kelekona - not in #AFD_Poetry. During the readings #AFD_Poetry will be set +mi and only the ops and reader will be able to talk - at the same time #Kelekona will be open for general conversation the break after round 1 will be held in #Kelekona only and the stage (#AFD_Poetry) should be quiet . 4) We will be running the reading in semi-moderated form from now on when a poet comes up moderation will go on - you willbe given a voice to read when you are introduced moderation will be turned off after the poem is complete so be sure to include an END to them - thanks. 5) We call the reader to the stage as a means of announcing when someone is about to read - when you see this happen please stop talking in channel ,and wait to be called up if its your turn to read. 6) If you are late please /msg Heatherica or OnyxDragon before entering - we will let you know when #AFD_Poetry is off invite only status (poem being read is finished). 7) We generally run for about 2 hours with 10 poems in 2 rounds. the rounds are seperated by a short stretch and munch period (G). 8) I am logging #AFD_Poetry so anyone who wants a copy let me know by msg. 9) I will also be putting out a post to the newsgroup about this weekly affair. It will include the poems from these readings - so if you have something you don't want in the post but would like to read here let me know - I'll pull it first 10) We will be meeting next Sunnday at 6:30 PM Pacific here in #AFD_Poetry and #Kelekona for the 33nd Reading. * as tradition demands ( and I enjoy) the fiirst poem is one of mine this is an old one that some may have seen wayyyyy back called the Cat _____________________________The Cat__________________________ Like a cat - my woman is always free to go or spend her time with me. *** wakkorotti (wakkorotti@207.116.103.90) has left #afd_poetry A woman warrior - with the mind and heart as well as body. A huntress - seeking worlds and stalking futures. A lady - knowing and seeking only the best in life who understands the art of living seeking out the best refusing the incompetant and, like a cat - choosing to spend her time with me. _____________________________________________________ End Tis a most excellent one DH! * Gilraen applauds * Elanor claps loudly * Myrnnh smiles..applauds...sees the similarities.. * Ma`khiir smiles.... <^ALexi> Very nice :) * Shadow-Dancer thinks that was just..er...purrrrr-fect * Gilraen chuckles MirCat smiles and applauds for her Sweetcheeks * Quartz_Dragon appaulds for the affection in the poem thanks all and especially MirCat :> * Myrnnh chuckles our second poem is a new one by Myrnnh - its titled Little Things * Dragonheart calls Myrnnh up to read :> * Myrnnh smiles...grabs her scroll...glides to the front... LITTLE THINGS The little things done for me... coffee in the morning.. a remembered date.... bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. A call when least expected.. just to hear my voice. A flower freshly picked left by my side as I sleep, puts a lilt in my step. An open ear just for me.. listening.. after a long work day. And welcoming arms to hold me, knowing that is all I need. A soft caress as you pass by me letting me know I am loved. Tis nothing to you.. these little things. But to me....everything!! ------------end-------- * Solitaire applaudes and hugs his sister for such a nice poem * Myrnnh smiles....takes her seat.. * Gilraen applauds * Elanor claps for Myrnnh that was very nice Bravo!!!!!! !!!! !!! !! * Deeptunnel leaps in and sits down Sorry for being late! ok only missed the first two * Deeptunnel wishes he had a poem to read oh well beautiful poem hun :> <^ALexi> oh, I like that, all very specila things :) ok our next poem was going to be by Beronica - but as she has not returned we will fit her in when she comes back - and move on to Gilraen and her first poem of the night this poem is untitled * Dragonheart calls Gilraen up to read Far over the sea in the lands of legend and song He was drawn through the hazy mists of time and dawn To a field of heather and columbine by the sounds of laughter and song . The wee folk of the night were dancing in the magical light of the waning moon They gestured him in to their circle as if impatient to begin He stood in the circle of light alone and at ease with the night as he was with them . They had called him there with a higher purpose in mind Not just to dance long into the night. They circled him twice then once again and brought forth another into the light of the dance . She was fairly small in height well accustomed to the night and the manners of those who brought her forth from a secret lair Her hair shone as spun gold in the light and fell to her waist A beautiful sight crowned in heather blossoms fair . She was a woman child grown not the fairy folks own But beautiful and fair as any among them. She was a fondling child And many centuries had passed since she had been brought forth from the their enchanted land . She was a child of legend and Fable long told. The missing daughter to a king grown cold. Her eyes were bright green and bold Full of secrets untold and an innocence unusual to behold . It was then that this mortal man Understood the fairy's plan They had called him here for her. She was their ward and it was time to let her go. . She was a gift bestowed with many blessings untold. They pledged their love and troth before the enchanted eyes of those gathered to watch. . Hand and hand they stepped into the night away from that glowing circle of light and the only life she had ever known to begin life anew full of a magic glow all their own . The wee folk watched them go Knowing of the life and love untold They would share far into the years. . Having completed their plan by putting the com hither on the man they went back to their celebration of the night within that glowing circle of light Knowing it wasn't their magic or the nights or even the com hither arts that gave the couple that loving glow. It was the magic of two loving hearts. . end * Elanor applauds that was great :> * Gilraen huggles lo Sol even Oh good! :) * Solitaire smiles. :) * Gilraen grins now hun * Solitaire hugglies Gilraen for such a wonderful piece of work! * Gilraen blushes lightly and hugles Sol back Bravo! wow that was even better the second time around thanks :> Can the singer softly laud... the singing of the music god? Can the tears that softly fall... make that song of gods to pall? Well-wrought, Gilraen. <^ALexi> Wonderful :) thank you:) * Deeptunnel sighs, wishing he could think of a poem to write great job hun :> thanks:) our next poet is Shadow-Dancer with a poem called The Grand Illusion * Dragonheart calls S-D up to read * Shadow-Dancer comes to the podium, rather nervously... The Grand Illusion . I am Strong and proud, Self reliant. Posturing and insecure, Alone. I am Witty and charming, Confident. Arrogant and condescending, Frightened. I am Well-off and happy Satisfied. Broken and saddened, Longing. I am Grateful that most men see me As I wish, And love my illusion. Grateful that my friends see me As I am, And love me anyway. ---end * Shadow-Dancer returns to his usual corner... Good one SD! * Ma`khiir applauds. * ^ALexi applauds Dancer: Always my friend..*hug* wonderful :) great job S-D :> * Gilraen applauds * Elanor claps great poem * Dragonheart huggles Shadow-Dancer! * Quartz_Dragon applauds...that is good one Shadow :) *{}*B*L*U*S*H*{}* up next are the Dragonheart kids for their first section * Myrnnh chuckles the first poem is called My heart is Heavy and is by StormRyder * Dragonheart calls Storm up to read * Elanor is going to read it for her brother ok ...My Heart Is Heavy... . My heart is heavy My eye's weighted down With unshed tears Knowing once again All those hidden fears . My heart is heavy I will fight no more forever Words spoken from a broken heart Whispering up from ancestors long past . My heart is heavy filled with a sadness at something lost Never to be regained . My heart is heavy burdens made by choices that must come with life choices no man nor dragon should have to make . My heart is heavy it cries out with anguish but as with so many things its a sound only I can hear having heard it before an echo of times past . ..The End... Matt Runslight * Gilraen applauds * Shadow-Dancer applauds... * Dragonheart hugs his son a very strong sad poem son * Solitaire applaudes thoughtfully. * ^ALexi applauds, very good :) Amazing...wonderful.. * Elanor looks at Matt and claps softly Tis a deep one... Very good... * Quartz_Dragon applauds Sorry... had to change servers. and next is Elanor with MInd's Eye ok * Dragonheart calls on Elanor to read her poem now :. :> * Elanor reads it now :> **In Our Minds Eye*** ** Deep within our meandering mind Our thought unravel and entwine As if by some unknown design Waiting as if for something Devine or at the very least realign and give some definite sign ** Gazing up into the blackness of the night sky Looking past the emptiness that fills my minds eye Wandering past the where and why The starlight seems to want to deny That which I am looking for as if on standby ** Little tiny points of light So far away and yet so bright Is that like ourselves I wonder So far away and yet so near That we can surely hear The silence of our own confusion As if in collusion With some strange and startling illusion Tumbling in seclusion ** The twists and turns of fate Always seem to late We always hesitate As if held Waiting to be expelled from heaven or hell Only time will tell ** If we hold our ground It seems as we drown Like some rabid baying hound held and bound In our minds eye ** The End Bravo! * Elanor sits back down * Gilraen applauds * Ma`khiir smiles... claps. * Myrnnh applauds...great Elanor...:) * Dragonheart hugs his daughter tight :> <^ALexi> That was great! Bravo! a bit sad but sweet hun :> aloha HTR :> Greets! hiya Havoc Heyla Havoc! and the crowd waits while Havoc rushes his great works to Dh.. Greeting HTR our next poem is by Ma'Khiir and will be read by Myrnnh this one is called We (grins) afdp+m * Myrnnh smiles at her friend and walks to the front... hrm...hold on.. WE When I close my eyes, and darkness surrounds me, when the world seems empty forlorn, and lost. When the soul is silent, and the song is stilled, who are we? When we look around, and see nothingness, and look inside, and see nothing but turmoil, when we seek something, but know not what, who are we? When we grasp the dream, and ride it free, into the night, and, burning along the winds, and see the dream, when we ride along the fire, who are we? When we look into the night, and see the falling stars, when we look into the heart, and see rainbows dancing, and then dance with them, and grasp the storm, when we ride and laugh with joy, Then are we! ----end----- Excellent Ma`khiir! * Myrnnh smiles and huggles her friend as she takes her seat. :) * Magill applauds * Quartz_Dragon is impressed! * Gilraen applauds * Ma`khiir smiles softly. I think that's lovely, AND good. (applauds) <^ALexi> OH, how absolutely wonderful! Bravo!!!! very nice Ma'khiir * Elanor applauds And alas, tis time I went abed. cya Ma`khiir nighters Night Ma`khiir *hug* Night! keravatai llyon ep edanu.) and up next is Quartz_Dragon with an untitled poem :> * Dragonheart calls Q_D up to read :> we will wait for the lag to catch up to Q_D :> whoops Q_D your up :> Watch the tree weave by the wind Open my arms and embrace by the wind Watch the stars shooting to another side of continent Watch clouds floating Wish I were a cloud Watch over the mountain Retains its green and appearant Want to Run... Want to Fly... But got caught by life... end Why for you people tell me to use a server that dies every 10 minutes whether I need it to or not? This almost isn't worth it.... What I saw of it was lovely, Quartz, and I'm sorry for interrupting. * Gilraen applauds * Myrnnh smiles...nice QD...been there... :) *hug* * Magill applauds * Solitaire Likes! * lord_gorbash applauds!!!!!!! * Elanor smiles and applauds * Havoc_TR applauds! * ^ALexi applauds * Quartz_Dragon huggles Myrnnh * Quartz_Dragon is blush...thanks all :> Bravo!!!! great job Q_D :> and the last poem of this round is by or raptor - poet * Dragonheart calls HTR up to read Beautiful Snow * Havoc_TR runs on up and proceeds.. slowly.. Beautiful Snow - Beautiful snow, Such a wonderful sight, Drift from the sky Through the day and the night Drift from the sky To as deep as my knees Car doesn't start Water pipes start to freeze Snowmobiles come to knock over my trees. Go give your beauty to someone else. Please! --end :) * Solitaire chuckles. Good as always! I like it HRTR :> LOL! Sounds like this winter here.. I love it Havoc <^ALexi> hehe, that is good * Gilraen smiles * Shadow-Dancer is chuckling too hard to applaud propperly!!!! is cute :> * Magill standsj, hoots and howls. my sentiments exACtly!!! * Elanor chuckles and brrrssss you can keep the snow :> Nooooooo! Take some! We have plenty! ours is almost all gone here :> ok with that poem we conclude round one as always drinks and munchies are on there way :> * Quartz_Dragon needs some tea and desert! * Deeptunnel claps ansd I would suggest everyone take a few minutes to check out the lunar eclipse - its right in the middle right now :> * Elanor goes outside to take another looks see at the eclipse * Deeptunnel gives Quartz the Sahara * Solitaire stands, yawns and stretches, then plops down for a quick snooze. * Dragonheart passes around a huge platter of meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, breads, crackers, chips, dips, and spreads "Oh, you meant "dessert"? whoops..." * Dragonheart hands out his patented drinking flagons, goblets and tumblers to any and all that want them - enjoy folks * Gilraen grins brb- eclipse check :> * Kalytyra grabs some meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, breads, crackers, chips, dips, and spreads * Quartz_Dragon chuckles at Deeptunnel...thanks :P Thanks Dh }:> * Elanor gets her big gulp pepsi * Deeptunnel looks around through the food * Quartz_Dragon is taking some veggies and dips * Kalytyra grabs a flagon, goblet and tumbler "Hey.... no sushi?" * Quartz_Dragon chuckles... * Elanor tosses Deep a trout * Deeptunnel ewwwws * Quartz_Dragon runs out to see the eclipses.. * ^ALexi got daughter out of bed.. almost forgot I promised eclipses? ther's more than one? * Myrnnh ran out to see the eclipse..almost locked herself out.. lol Myr: hehehe * Quartz_Dragon grins * Deeptunnel goes and prepares a sushi platter for himself * Myrnnh is *now* out of breath. * Solitaire chuckles at Myr... "Why the hurry? Tis not as if it lasts only a second or two? Wait another 2 hours.. won't be til about 10, I believe Sol: Ya...but I didn't want to miss anything here.. Kaly: but it's 11.... PST oh So *you* say! * Deeptunnel acks always keep your keys with you Myrnnh :> thats a good idea or you might have to do like Mir and climb in the window, grace in motion I won't ask! DH: spare set hidden for just that purpose. * Quartz_Dragon brb dad I think it was the 6'8 boost that added to the flying act :> Jett propelled? you got it :> LOL gotcha! :> she screetchs and flaps real well incase you ever need to know * Myrnnh laughs ok - ROTFL * Myrnnh spits her coffee on herself..laughing.. Well, flaps DO increase lift at low airspeed. :) not enough I think inthis case :> this was ground level high volocity * Havoc_TR sneaks a SMALL flagon of cinnamon schnapps. The expensive stuff. not your average running take off :> * Quartz_Dragon has returned its still a bottomless flagon HTR :> JATO (sigh) When am I gonna be able to buy one of those at WalMart? ok if everyone is back from taking a quick peak not real soon :> Havoc: If you find one...buy two and I'll pay you back. I'm here. * Elanor dodges a buns attack and lets Ray sit on her lap * Dragonheart flases the lights ( turning the eclipse off and on ) * Dragonheart gives FLuf and buns a hug * Quartz_Dragon is waiting for more to come now if everyone will fill their platers and grab their flagons we will get started with round 2 * Shadowsinger chuckles * Deeptunnel dives into his beanbag chair * Deeptunnel eats a pawful of that super-hot japanese green stuff the first poem of round two is an untitled poem by Gilraen * Dragonheart calls gilraen up to the stage as everyone settles when hun Early one morning near the sea The fairy folk gathered to dance and sing on the lee Calmly I watched them as they beckoned and called out to me I was a wee child no more than three Without any guile and bold and free I danced with them long on the lee I was to young to know they had put the com hither on me They took me to an enchanted land To grow and live with the fairy folks clans. My life was simple beautiful and free . The entrance to this wondrous land forbidden to any man Is hidden by a tree The tree has stood for many a year and continues to do so with out any real tears It still stands there to this day Concealing the door where I live and play . For many years I was content to be with all the pleasures I did see But the day finally came when I tired of the games and the plans I was no longer a child but a woman fully grown I wished to return to my lee and my home . The king of the fairy folk clans called me take heed we do not want you to leave If you walk out that magical door You will not be allowed here evermore . Is there no compromise I demand of the gathered fairy folk clans Is there no way we can plan For me to stay and reside and have the best of both sides I wish to see my lee Then this little fairy folk man understood my heart and began to plan . There are legends now of a foundling child who comes once a year to dance awhile upon the lee The fog and mist swirling 'round lend a magical sound to the songs and legends that abound some say she is spirit some say a ghost it does not matter to my hosts . If you should see a maiden on the lee dancing in moonlight mists cloaked in green or perhaps even singing while sitting by a tree do not worry or think of spirits it is naught but me . I still reside with the fairy folk clans but I now return home to my land once a year to sing and plan It is the land of my birth and the home of my heart. Things are different now more so than you will ever believe so please do not shed any tears for me . I am one of the fairy folk now I will give my heart to no man even now The magic and love they have bestowed upon me Leaves my heart free to love my lee and gives me powers unbound without conventionality I have become what some may fear I could shed tears for what might have been but I'd rather not it is time for me to go in . end * Solitaire huggles his sister again happily. "Tis a beautiful one!" * ^ALexi appluads.. wonderful :) * Havoc_TR applauds! wonderful, Gil..... :) * Magill applauds!! * Gilraen grins * Elanor applauds * Deeptunnel whistles loudly * Quartz_Dragon applauds fantastic! * Gilraen blushes happily * Shadowsinger smiles... nicely done. a nice short poem hun hehe beautiful job Gil :> thank you * Solitaire grins to Gil. "See, I told you you would do well!" * Gilraen grins hiya PoetW * Quartz_Dragon tail waves hello to PoetWarrior aloha our next poem by StormRyder - and is called Come Walk With Me * Dragonheart calls elanor back to read her brother's poem Greetings. * Elanor goes up to read the poem ...Come Walk With Me... . Come walk with me There are many wondrous things to see Come walk with me I will take you where you need to go Come walk with me I will show you what needs to be Come walk with me I will give you meadows and streams I will give you mountains and valleys I will give you forests filled with green Come walk with me I will keep you safe Come walk with me I will tend your needs Come walk with me I will give you the stars and the moon I will give you the sunlight and the warmth I hold out my hand Come walk with me . ...The End.... Matt I like that one :> Very nice! * Deeptunnel cheers niffty! * Gilraen applauds * Elanor sits back down and nods to Matt I liked it * Dragonheart sends his son a hug I like it. :) <^ALexi> :) lovely Storm...Matt...some female is gonna be *awfully* lucky. :) *hug* * Magill applauds. and next - now that we have her on stage :> ) is Elanor with Souls dont puff up his ego Mrynnh :> ohh * Dragonheart calls Elanor to read her own poem now :. * Elanor moves buns dwaggie tail off the keyboard and goes up to read ..... The Mirrors of our souls.... . What do we see, when we look inside? a soul ragged and bedragled like an homeless waif? a soul battered and falorn like a lost alley cat? Wandering the desolute, dark, dank byways? What do we see, when we look inside? a soul as cold and as stark as ice? waiting but for the moment to shatter? What do we see, when we look inside? a soul light and airy, full of life? a soul full of rainbows and dreams? Flittering from laughter to laughter? What do we see, when we look inside? or do we look at all? . ............................................. the end Nice! * Elanor sits back down * Gilraen applauds * Magill applauds I like that one too :> * Havoc_TR applauds.. Maybe he looks too much. :) hugs hun :> Oh kewl! * Deeptunnel claps and gives Elanor a bouquet of roses for such a wonderful poem Bravo! excellent! thanks :> * ^ALexi applauds :) and next is Myrnnh with a second of Ma'khiir's poems Very nice Elanor. * Myrnnh grabs the scroll...heads back to the front... this one is entitled Dragon Eyes * Dragonheart calls Myrnnh up DRAGONS EYES When you look into a dragon's eyes, you see the songs of yesterdays, you feel the lightning flick'ring deep within your heart and soul, when you look into the dragon's eyes, you see the times, now gone away, and feel the gentle rain come down to heal, and make you whole... When you look into a dragon's eyes, you feel the thunder beating, you feel the dancing lightning, as within you something burns, as you look into that dragon's eyes, you feel eternities, fleeting, a feeling so frightning and yet within you yearns... When you look into a dragon's eyes, hope and fear both burn through thee, and seeking something must now look within your wond'ring mind, and when you look into a dragon's eyes, you learn what tis to true be free, like the laughing brook within, the heart does find... that those dragon eyes, now seeing, looks within your heart... and those dragons eyes, bright being, tear your soul apart, and those dragon's eyes bright burning, deep within your soul, keep the solemn world a-turning, yet do charge their toll. ---end--- Very nice. * Deeptunnel applaudes wholeheartedly * Gilraen applauds WOW I love this one! * Myrnnh smiles softly...carefully puts the scroll away... * Havoc_TR thinks it's wonderful. * Quartz_Dragon applauds wow * Elanor applauds that was a great poem <^ALexi> Great poem! * velvetc0ker claps and reflects a most EXCELLENT poem!! * Magill applauds. very nice :> heya Kerm :> hiya Kerm nice. Hi, Kerm! hey all ;) aloha son Hello Kerm Hey Kerm Evening Kerm. ok up next os our SonnetRaptor with a sonnettoid called Love # 4 * Dragonheart calls HTR up to read * Havoc_TR takes a deep breath.. Love #4 . (Sonnet, cold and rather bitter :) ) . I blessed you when you grew between two friends But one of them found in his heart a lie And left the other lost, alone again. . I saw you clear and bright as desert sky And I rejoiced with two whose path was set How could we know that one was soon to die? . Another loving couple that I met Through endless trouble kept alive your flame So why are you not with them even yet? . And I have called you, but you never came Just how, just what went wrong I cannot tell Still I sit here alone and call your name . But if you came to me would I do well To welcome you, or damn you back to hell? --end wow yoiks! powerful <^ALexi> Oh, wonderful! * Gilraen applauds I like it god, Havoc! Intense! * Magill applauds. * Quartz_Dragon likes it * Solitaire gets envious! * Elanor claps while rereading trust me Havoc the pains are well worth accepting I know. It was a VERY bad month for those I loved. and a great strong poem it was HTR I'm trying another server... re's ok up next is Deeptunnel with a poem called Ode to Greggils :> * Deeptunnel walks up to the stage, giggling at his poem * Dragonheart calls DT up to read "Ode to Greggils" . Greggils are just such funly dudes, They also make such funly foods. They're full of tasty stuff inside, So when one comes, just open wide! . Greggils lust for dragon-gold, Especially that of dragons ' old. They aren't, however, deadly foes, But can sometimes cut off our toes! . Greggils love to have our pelts, But their puny weapons, our breath melts. They sometimes try and use magic, But the worst they can do is make us "ick!" . Greggils are so versatile, They juts make me have to smile. With them, you never no what you'll get, An average greggil, I've never met! | Copyright © Xathian 'Deeptunnel' Darksky | end. * Myrnnh falls over giggling... ROTFL great poem DT :> oh god...great.. * Elanor laughs and claps * Gilraen applauds lol * Solitaire grins <^ALexi> That's great :) * Deeptunnel grins * Magill applauds, smiling very big!! thanks * Havoc_TR wondered why dragons kept gold.. and now I understand, it's because the gold attracts food. :) hehehe cute! right HTR :> * Deeptunnel steps down from the stage and sits in his beanbag chair Oh, did I say I like it? :) give me a sec to recover :> * Deeptunnel giggles at DH ok (giggle) up next is Elanor again this time with a poem called Rhymes :> * Dragonheart calls Elanor back to the stage :> * Elanor laughs ohhh to follow such a poem :> so adds to the silliness Mary, Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow? Hell I don't know I stopped watering it years ago. . If Mother was a goose wouldn't she have been cooked long ago? . Little miss muffet sat on her tuffet maybe the spider wanted a buffet . Fei fi fo fum I think its time to go back to English class . I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down thats a tough way to get breath mints. . Little Red Riding Hood should have been wearing traffic orange . For the number of years Mary has had that lamb it should be mutton by now . Jack be nimble, Jack be quick good thing Jack didn't have gas . Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water couldn't they find a bottled water machine . * Elanor giggles and sits back down * Myrnnh is on the floor laughing!! "Oh god.... LOL!!! * Solitaire ROTFL and gasping for breath * Gilraen lols * Deeptunnel laffs PANGEA! You've beemn contaminating mydaughter :> * Quartz_Dragon laughs...lovely great poem hun :> * Havoc_TR applauds! And.. come to think of it, who digs a well at the TOP of a hilll anyway? * Magill giggles uncontrollably. Funny, very! :) LOLOL * Shadowsinger laughs.... Too true * Elanor laughs Of course I'd be next.. LOL up with the next to last poem now is Myrnnh with a change in format and style this is called Color of Love :> * Myrnnh is catching her breath...laughs as she heads to the front.. * Dragonheart calls Myrnnh up god to have to follow *that* THE COLOR OF LOVE The color of love has many hues.. has no boundaries or definitions. May be sparkling bright.. the red of a rose in full bloom with dew glistening off its petals. Or the orange of a setting sun hand in hand and shared together. May be softly muted... like the gray of a foggy day snuggled close together. Or the blue of an ocean with no ripple to mar its mirrored face. Green as the early buds of spring as they burst through the ground. And a yellow so bright.. it would shame the sun. The color of love has no limitations. The blending and mixing... of thoughts and ideas. A palette compared to none. All merging together...flowing. Never just black or white... So many colors....so many feelings. What then is the color of love? All this....and more. ------------------end------------ * Magill applauds * Havoc_TR applauds, smiling. * Gilraen applauds * Solitaire huggles Myr. "Beautiful!" * Elanor claps and thinks about whistling then controls herself, great Myrnnh * Quartz_Dragon applauds wonderfull hun Bravo!!!!!! !!!! !!! !! heh..thanks.. * Shadowsinger smiles another poem for the file file :> Of course I'd be next.. LOL of course and then I have to follow you and tht - don't we just love challenges :> our last poem for tonight is one of mine * Myrnnh falls over laughing... but before we red it soem reminders :> read 1 ) the poetry workshop is meeting again - Saturdays at 1pm PST in #Hawaiian_Weyr - for the poets why want a final review/edit before the readings :> 2) the readings are here every Sunday (unless I'm sick) at 6:30 PST * Quartz_Dragon nods...will join workshop next time... 3) the logs of all the readings and the procedures for the readings and workshop are avaialble on the net at : http://www.ilhawaii.net/~dh/poetry.html now for the last poem for tonight this is a more recent one of mine called The Dragon _____________________The Dragon__________________________ I am the dragon - full of fire and life men seek me out full of pride and wrath or out of treasure lust Yet the only treasure in my hoard is the truth and wisdom I have found. While warriors, kings and thieves hunt me in their pride and greed then die - shriveled to a husk in the flaming breath of the truths I see Still gentle maids, and honest lads can share my treasures - rich and vast of golden truth, gleaming gems of precious humor, and the rich and varied ores of wisdom and experience. _____________________________________________________ End * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\dragon.txt complete * Elanor applauds there speaks the dragon, the teacher and the geologist * Magill applauds * Havoc_TR applauds! A true poem about truth. Muh wisdom in that Dh..*hug* and truth... Much * Quartz_Dragon applauds...good job Bravo!! Bravo!! * velvetc0ker applauds Excellent, DH! thanks all :> and with that we conclude the 32nd AFD Poetry Reading woohoo! * Dragonheart hands out his patented drinking flagons, goblets and tumblers to any and all that want them - enjoy folks * Dragonheart passes around a huge platter of meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, breads, crackers, chips, dips, and spreads * Gilraen huggles everyone it was nice to have attended. Apologies for having interupted earlier in joining.. * Myrnnh smiles but passes...must take her leave for the night... thanks * Havoc_TR has visions of going to a distillery and seeing in there just one of DH's flagons.. bottom up... * Solitaire huggles Myr then heads out himself. * Elanor waves nighters to everyone from Fluf and buns and gives big snugs See ya later!@ velevet: Mayhap you will return...possibly share something of your own. . :)