OK! WELCOME TO THE 33RD AFD POETRY READING 33rd? Wow! I lost count. That's a lot! :) since I see a number of new faces here lets start by taking a quick look at the procedures we follow (stand by for scroll:>) * Playing c:\dragonheart\mirc\rules.txt to #AFD_Poetry with 1000ms delay 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 34th Reading. * * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\rules.txt complete has every got all that now? everyone * Solitaire applauds. "Excellent DH!" (*Yawn* Did I miss something?) * Lady_Odetta nods * Myrnnh nods... hi gambler and becky * spiritwings has it all down. hello everyone hello Greetings becky and gambler hi Becky, Gambler Heyla Gambler -> *Forestra* you having trouble getting in hun? its #AFD_Poetry hello Shado-Dancer. hi forestra ;> Hello Forestra hi hi Forestra ok our first poem is (as usual) one of mine *** StormRyder sets mode: +mi this was written last weekend while I was on a geology fieldtrip into the Mohave and its called Mohave * Playing c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\mohave.txt to #AFD_Poetry with 1500ms delay Mohave . Granite spires and shattered hills reflect the tortured tale of the Mohave's life filled with wealth - and also death it tempts us with rewards of gold and forces us - by sun and wind - to view our lives with older eyes. To rest our hearts on barren rock and face the sting and fang of death instead of cushioned social ease. It bakes the skin and dries the blood, stripping out the pains and doubts. simple rules once more apply - Live with her - or else you die! like the waters it's streambeds lack, flow with the desert - you will not lack, fight it - try to force it to your will - and naught but pain will fill your bones. wealth and joy and beauty here - and death and pain and sorrow - the only thing the Mohave lacks - is mercy for your folly. End Dragonheart * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\mohave.txt complete Wonderful! Nice! * Sentinele applauds. * Lady_Odetta applauds - I'm going to that area this summer...hope I don't meet that fate! Bravo! * Shadowr claps for dad ;> loved it * StormRyder applauds great job dad * Myrnnh has been in the Mohave...was described perfectly.. :) very nice * spiritwings applauds. * Shadow-Dancer applauds! * Becky^^ needed this ... thank you thanks :> I think my back has about recovered from the 60 lbs of rock I collected adn carried * Solitaire grins * Myrnnh chuckles... up next is our old friend Myrnnh with a poem called The Pain * Dragonheart calls Myrnnh up to read her poem * Myrnnh collects her scroll...walks to the front.. My poetry reflects my mood...is a bit off from what I usually write... THE PAIN What manner not the hearfelt pain, come to our broken heart again. We live, we learn, we grow, we die. Tis there in all we do or try. A blade so sharp it slices deep.. cuts the soul, a hurt we keep. In words we say...or deeds we do.. tis felt in one our whole lives through. A bitter taste that fills our soul... It rends in two that which was whole. The tears we spend on ravished face.. leave marks upon an unmarred place. Alone..the darkness fills our heart.. that organ which we set apart... A numbing that will only flee... when once again that heart may see. Until that time that pain does cease... And once again we may find peace. *** Rakarra has left IRC ------------end----------- * Pangea huggles her sister tightly :> * Myrnnh sighs softly...walks back to her seat... wow very powerful ;> * Solitaire hugs Myr tight. "Hope you feel better soon, hun. Good writing, tho." * spiritwings claps loudly. wonderful! woah - a great poem hun - dark and somber in places but still very good * StormRyder applauds sadly and gives Myrnnh a rose Bravo!!!! * Lady_Odetta claps - that was good in a dark kind of way. I can relate to it greatly. * Myrnnh smiles at her family and friends... * Lady_Odetta *huggles* Myr - We still love ya! up next is Lady_Odetta with her poem Fallen Angel * Dragonheart calls Lady-O up * Lady_Odetta walks up to the podium and unrolls her scroll... I saw you, an angel. So loving, so strong. Then truth came so clear, I found out t'was wrong. . Your sweet face, it changed, Your wax wings, they melted. From heaven you fell, The balance, it shifted. . Lucifer, an angel, So lovely, great pride, Cast down from the heavens Harsh evil inside. . An angel he's still Good things, all still there. The evil, however Destroys its good share. . I see him, my Lucifer, So full of himself. I laugh at his anger, My feelings on a shelf. . He's hurt me so bad I've left from his ways. And pray to my god To see better days. . Lady Odetta Harshanna and Carrie Kauzlarich . -end- . * Lady_Odetta nods and takes her seat. * Dragonheart hugs Lady_O another strong sad poem * Solitaire nods thoughtfully... "Good one..." * StormRyder wows and applauds Odetta: Thank you...that helps...more than you know... *hug* DH: Welcome to my life ;) was wonderful lady-d :> Well done! But of course, Myr. Thank you, all :) u 2 now no reading is complete without a poem or two from our Raptorpoet HTR so even tho he had to be elsewhere we do have a couple from him the next one is his and I'll be reading it for him :> its called The Comforter * Playing c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\comforter.txt to #AFD_Poetry with 1500ms delay The Comforter . Ah, my ancient friend, I see you come To ease my heart from grieving, to repress The sorrows of life's well-known emptiness Which is a simple fact, though I'm obsessed And see its shadows where unseen by some. . You say I feel the cold chill of ennui That life is dregs, all bitter to the taste The best that I can hope for is to waste My life in riotous, pointless, hectic-paced So-called pleasure, 'til cold death takes me. . My old avenging friend, you ease my pain Or so you say, but now I know you well Rip off your mask and sear you with disdain And laugh a hollow shadow back to hell. . ---end * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\comforter.txt complete Another powerful one... Good Havoc, as always * StormRyder applauds for HavocT * Shadowr claps for havoc's poem, have to thank him when he gets back ;> wow. And I thought *mine* was deep...wondeful Havoc... BRAVO!!! * spiritwings thinks that was powerful, and is still pondering it. Youch...that ones gonna take some re-reading to fully understand...*claps* great job Havoc - I think you've caught everyone with that one:> and next in line is another old regular with a new poem please welcome Shadow-Dancer and his poem Good Will to Men * Dragonheart calls S-D up to read * Shadow-Dancer moves to the podium, and reads.... --- Goodwill to Men? . In the land that men call Holy, They fight and die in the name of God. Men and women Daughters and sons, And bloody-eyed zealots With still-smoking guns. . And angels sing above the land Of peace on Earth, Goodwill to all men. Gone like smoke on the breeze, Like dust in my hand. . In the heart of every city, Men fight and die in the name of Greed. Pimps and pushers, Innocent lives, And bloodthirsty gangers With drugs guns and knives. . And angels sing above the land Of peace on Earth, Goodwill to all men. Gone like smoke on the breeze, Like dust in my hand . In the well-appointed boardroom, Men wheel and deal in the name of Gold. Thieves in silk suits, Scheming for more. They mock laws and ethics, To steal from the poor. . And angels sing above the land Of peace on Earth, Goodwill to all men. Gone like smoke on the breeze, Like dust in my hand . On His throne up in Heaven, God sees and hears what His children do. He feels the pain Any parent would feel. See His tears in the rain? . And angels sing above the land Of peace on Earth, Goodwill to all men. Gone like smoke on the breeze, Like dust in my hand . ---end * Shadow-Dancer makes a fast dive for the shadows...... Bravo Shadow... Tis another deep, but excellent verse * Dragonheart grabs S-D not fast enough :> * Myrnnh catches Dancer by the tail before he disappears...huggles him for his wonderful poem.. * Shadowr claps for Shadow_d Wow...talk about your Christmas Carols gone dark...that's really good! * StormRyder applauds how very true ShadowD yes another strong poem * Pangea huggles SD :> Thanks, all...(BLUSH) up next is the Dragonheart family section :> and if another of my kids starts writng poetry I'm gonna have to start a familreading just for them :> * Myrnnh chuckles the first is called The Kiss and is by SHadow * Shadowr isnt very good at love poems, but it sorta just came out :> so here goes The Kiss ... A boy sits alone as a hermit at a prom dance Seeing the fun and joy the others have, wondering if he even stands a chance His head and heart down low, his eyes staring at the floor He see's there is no other and turns toward the door ... A lonely young girl leans against a table wearing a simple wrinkled purple skirt, a fake pearl necklace and nothing more She lifts her head as the young man turns to go And walks up to him, nervously breathing, her face as white as snow He stops and listens to her words While studying her normal outline and unperfect curves She finishes her request for a dance, and awaits his reply very unsure ... And while he thinks of what to do She looks upon the gound with her thoughts of doubt and wonders if her thoughts are true She suddenly retracts thinking " Why did I do that? For whoever would want to dance with me." I am only poor and normal and without the Prom queens face or attire as anyone can see He Smiles at her and takes her hand, " I'd be honored to dance with you, if it be your will" Her eyes light up with his words and she almost screams with joy within her thrill ... She catches herself and maintains her composure Watching her manners and keeping her posture He offers his warm hand And she gladly accepts it with her own as weak and as dry as sand ... He leads her to the dance floor with grace Her head held high and her walk with perfect base And as they gazed they saw the room fill with every type Bows and ribbons, prom Queen with King, Quarterback with head cheerleader, all dazzled with colored light ... There the two go His posture erect and her head still high as if in show There they danced, and danced, and danced, and danced Going in perfect rythum and royal style as in entranced ... Thier eyes never wavering from each others With such awesome power in them as of that in lovers He reaches a point and stops, getting a idea in his head And pausing for a moment in contradiction saying. " I cant do that I'd be dead!" ... She looks curiously in his eyes, seeing the hesitation, and hoping she'll get her 1st kiss As she says in her head, Oh please oh please let it be a kiss, for it is something I always amiss He looks up and to those eyes, dismissing the fake jewlry and unperfect beauty Looking inside of her true self and with a low bow replies " It is my Gentlemanly duty" ... He puts his arm around her side, as he breaths nervously, and she closes her eyes, he hesitates once more, then closes in, and starts the kiss His grip gets tighter as hers does too, both echoing in thier minds " So this is what I've missed." She strengthens the kiss as thier lips lock And he holds her close and moans lightly in shock ... And as the others from thier vision fade Thier hearts race and thier thoughts concentrate on the union they have made Even as the others start to stare The two continue on without a care ... And then the kiss breaks With them left still in thier tight embrace And as they look at eachother with a blush and a smile She envisions him walking down that isle ... And four years later as they walk down that isle hand in hand with bliss Her heart is filled with joy at that cherished thought, " Who would ever have belived it all started with that 1st glorious kiss... ... :END Shadow Runslight * Shadowr apologizes for the length ;> Bravo!!! No apology for that! Was wonderful! Wow..........that brings back some now bitter-sweet memories......... * spiritwings liked it! * StormRyder applauds * Shadow-Dancer applauds.. good job son :> * Lady_Odetta didn't want to go to her senior prom up until about half way into the dance....long story. Bravo, Shadowr! Shadowr...as it did with me..and I thank you. Lovely.. That's wonderful, Shadowr! Wow! *applaud* thanks ;> * Forestra claps * Shadowr snugs forestra * Forestra hugs never had that memory but loved the poem anyeay up next is Flufdragoness with her poem How Comes? * StormRyder sits ray on his lap and gives her the keyboard * Flufdragon wavis hi hi n does r poem Me n buns we waits n we waits but we don get no words me n buns we unerstan cuz is easy to says it jus bes me n buns sos we waits n we looks but nuffin comes how comes it bes that ways? Didcha ever wonders how comes? Didcha ever wonders why things bes that ways? Me n buns we does peoples they gets busy peoples they forgets didcha forgets somebodys today? Waz there somebodys waitn? Waz there somebodys you lefted sad today? Waz there somebodys what culda used a hug today? Does you looked round n says i couldst be nicer today? Pleaze don leaved nobodys standin all lone some day thated person couldst be you nstead nobodys wants to bes all lone nobodys wants to bes sad nobodys want to bes forgotted sos jus taked a minut to says hi frien snugs maybes it jus bes a minut to you but it couldst maked some bodys happy all day that bes all Gosh, I love that little dragonesses poems! Bravo, Fluf! * Solitaire applaudes Good message * Shadowr claps for sis, loved it :> excellent and very true * spiritwings applauds and smiles, loved it!!!! well said! * Dragonheart hugs his daughter tight I didn't forget you hun:< * Myrnnh swallows hard to keep the tears back...*snugs* flufdragon... * ^dreamy claps happily me n buns we nowed tat dady uh huh we does * Flufdragon n buns we guna snugs with matt sos we can watched ok hun you still have another poem to read later anyway :> uh huh we does Another one! I'll be sure to stay for that! and for the others the words did come thru - just later than expected cause of an email addy goof next up is Elanor with her poem Dufus * StormRyder laughs and hands over the keyboard again * Elanor strides up to the stage ***dufus*** ** There was a dragon named dufus who was totally useless Having not a clue He was sillier then Pooh Always saying he never knew ** Of course dufus who was useless wanted everyone to think he was clueless Because he hated being on standby Always having to have a final reply ** dufus who was very useless Always wanted to know why trying to be very sly making the bad guy you and I ** dufus being so useless always had an excuse for bellowing like a moose finding it easier to play obtuse crying abuse then calling a truce ** Now dufus as always useless loved to tattle a tale with a whine and a wail always being the one to cry foul with a deafening howl waiting with glee to see what the results would be ** dufus the useless One day got a clue he sure didn't know what to do so he cried boo hoo and started to spew Now he counts coup Sitting in his holier then thou pew Instead of the zoo Happy that once again life is askew ** **End*** Elanor * Elanor rolls up her scroll with a chuckle * Myrnnh chuckles..has known a dufus or two.. :) <^dreamy> :) ...Very interesting... *grin* Wow...another deep masterpiece! Bravo! lol Lady O ;> It wasn't ment to be funny..... ;) * Sentinele waves... Good night, All! Bye Senti :> * Solitaire hugs Senti nightnight <^dreamy> nite Senti did quite a job on htat one hun :> * Shadowr claps! love it sis! :) * Elanor hands over the keyboard and get my friend mike and up last in this dragonheart segment is my son Stormryder with the next installment of the poetry war of the sexes this one is called Ode to the John :> * Dragonheart calls Storm up to read :> * StormRyder grins and laughs and heads up to read his poem ....Ode to the John... . Ahh my fine fellows the fight goes on for now we come to the john. . What other place would we see the startling sight of a pantyhose tree dare we enter in the dead of night tis enough to give any poor fellow a fright . We look at the counter space For our assigned tiny place A midst an ocean of lotions bottle filled with unknown potions Only to find our spot has been reassigned To baubles and bangles and all sorts of dangles . Trying to remain calm as you touch your palm to the door there comes a mighty roar Don't you dare I was just going in there . Before you are heard trying to utter a simple word they slip right past greased lightening couldn't be so fast . No you cry this cant be she must be pruning the pantyhose tree with the urge to start pounding you raise your hand for a good loud thud when she opens the door, her face covered in mud Only to glare I have to fix my hair . No!! you wail but to no avail there is no use to flail You might make her break a nail . So you stand and wait and wait and wait when she suddenly comes out and says Lets hurry or we'll be late . . ...The end of the continuing saga.... Matt/StormRyder Runslight Dragonheart * StormRyder runs for the door * Solitaire chuckles * Myrnnh laughs... * Lady_Odetta chuckles and applauds * Shadowr laughs, no one can put it as good as you can bro ;> hahahahahahah I loved it!!!!! *grins thinking of my own pantyhose tree* <^dreamy> That inspired me...think I'll write a poem, now, storm * Shadow-Dancer is chuckling too hard to applaud propperly... <^dreamy> pantyhose tree, indeed :) :) * Forestra humpfs heheheh * Shadowr giggles at forestra and hugs her write him a rebuttal Forestra :> well done son :> please do, give it your best fem shot ;> I think you managed to reignite the ware nicely :. * Forestra no just kidding it was good that was the idea dad ;> I know :> it was very well done, it kinda resembles my own bathroom. * Shadowr has yet to see the famous tree Forestra - we know that :> but we will expect some one to rebut him from the other side * Forestra ah and maybe more than one rebuttal the more the merrier * Shadowr gave up on his :> now that ended round one - but before we take a break there is some business to deal with Business? * Solitaire listends * spiritwings listens a suggestion has been made that we hold the readings every other week - and many of our poets can prolly use the time it would be nice to fill round 2 as full we normally have round one - and maybe even bring back round 3 I kind of like this being every week...it's become kind of a closure for me. But whatever works for everyone else is fine. but part of what is needed then is some one to keep a list of our regular attendees (and others that want to be reminded to come) so we can keep attandance and info up I have no trouble with weekly....but maybe we should start later??? everyother week might be a good idea, gives more time for people to do poetry well I figured to open it for discussion during the break and see what folks think * Myrnnh just needs dates and times... also gives more time for those of us with school to keep evern there ok - its break time feel free to voice opinions on htis and anythin g else and have a drink * 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 * spiritwings thinks, as a newcomer here, that the whole idea of this is wonderful, and would like to enjoy it again sometime. *** Aaron (jcland@pool002.max1.canoga-park.ca.us.dynip.earthlink.net) has joined #afd_Poetry * Shadowr gets a couple diet pepsi's and sits with his forestra * Pangea takes a flagon and thanks DH... <^dreamy> I think that I shall never see...........A poem as lovely as THAT tree............pantyhose strung end to end...........and more a waiting 'round the bend............They rapidly multiply, you see.......or snag and tear as the case might be.....and then you'd gripe and rant and rave........because the checkbook wouldn't behave............SO THERE! * Pangea grins and claps DH, there is one other thing I would like to bring up... We've been missing the weekly reader recently... Personally, I'd like to see us "Dole" out some more punishment to those that deserve it... ;> * Forestra gets a couple of straws and share one with you <^dreamy> ut oh * StormRyder grins at dreamy inspiration liek that <^dreamy> ah'm sorry....couldn't resist....won't do it again dreamy, it's okay :> Others do it all the time :> * spiritwings looks at the room and smiles at all the poets. It was nice meeting you all but Imust leave. take care all. Bye spiritwings :> see ya spirit bye Spiritwings no problem hun :> but you can also do a formal presentation just msg me and request a spot in the line up :> Night spiritwings. Welcome to come back! <^dreamy> nite spirit * Dragonheart tailwavies aloha to spiritwings thanks. you can count on it. 4 Can i tell a poem????? * spiritwings waves goodbye to her new friends as she walks out the door. <^dreamy> If I tried a formal, I would really mess up something, DragonHeart.....just got caught up in the fun This is my first visit here, mostly lurking, - homework :( but what I have read I liked and needed very much. I would like to invite a few friends here oh so thats the command thanks bro * Pangea grins at DH May I invite someone here? What are the rules? you sure can hun <^dreamy> Yeah...I also would would like to invite someone to visit here...but since I'm a visitor myself???? * Myrnnh nods smiles.. hi batty afternoon all * Pangea huggles batty to itty bitty leathery pieces :> <^dreamy> hi batty hi batty ack! Watch the back! There is a URL up on the web with the rules...and copies of previous readings.. Hello batty * Pangea grins and puts batty back down :> <^dreamy> would you post the URL, please, Myrnnh? * Shadowr takes his seat down next to forestra and gets quiet batty! the place to check for updates and info on the poetry redings and workshops is: stormycj is my invited friend <^dreamy> Hi stormy * batty just stuck his head in to say Hello. "Hello" hi everybody Hello Stormy http://www.ilhawaii.net/~dh/poetry.html hi StormyCJ Hiya Stormy... * Dragonheart huggles StormyCJ Aloha! is that the only part your going to stick in? batty why not bring in the rest of ya ;> * Dragonheart huggles batty Aloha! Storm: it's off to the physio. I plan to join it in a minute hehe <^dreamy> thanx Dragonheart ok follks it time to fill htose platters adn grab your flagons and return to your seats - we are about to begin Round @ * Forestra sighs 2 * batty snuggles Myrnnh. Gotta fly. Bye! * batty waves Bye batty :> later batty aloha Batty <^dreamy> bye batty * Dragonheart watches every one run back to their seats :> to start off round 2 the first poem is called (semi appropriately for round 2) Second Place hi dls hello every one and we call myrnnh up to read her poem :> * Myrnnh walks quietly up to the front... I will be leaving right after this as I don't feel well... SECOND PLACE I have not the strength to go on. In my heart I will always know. That which I yearn for... will never be. . Second place. . And I wonder why this is so. That which eludes me. Gnawing at my insides. . Second place . In work, in play and in love. Never am I first. Though I have strived for it. . Second Place. . To be not winner nor loser... but somewhere inbetween. getting nowhere and nothing.. . Second Place. . The emptiness inside.. no solace do I feel.... for being in second place. -----------end--------------- * Solitaire huggles Myr. "First with many of use here, hun. Sleep well and hope you feel better soon." Bravo!! * Shadowr hugs myrnnh and claps, great poem :> I know that pain too...*morehugs* Myr. Your first place with us Mrynnh * Pangea huggles her sister tightly * Forestra hugs Myrrnnh touching <^dreamy> ((Myrnhh))......feel better soon Hello Ari :> We all have known it hun :> but there are ways out and past :> :( looks like I missed Myrnnh's poem..drat Hello Ani * Arianna waves fast * Myrnnh collects her scrolls...hugs her family and friends...waves hi/bye to ARi...departs. aloha Ari <^dreamy> Hi Arianna * Arianna would like to make an announcement before everyone leaves tonight DH next up in round two ok hun is HTR our poetRaptor's second poem for tonight this poem is called Darkness of Dispair * Playing c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\despair.txt to #AFD_Poetry with 1500ms delay Darkness of Despair . Come, let us look in darkness for despair And find the terror in the midnight's black Beneath the silent moon and firey stars . As silvered by the moonlight glowing down Some clouds in black and silver drift their way A glitter, lightning, many miles away A distant rumble, thunder, barely heard . But here the storm is gone. The winds are soft The waves across the great fresh-water sea Bring nothing but soft sighs, storm's memory And like the owl, peace comes on silent wings And where, then, in the darkness is despair? --end * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\despair.txt complete Wonderful imagery, Havoc * Lady_Odetta applauds - very nice! applauds, another one that makes us think thanks HavocT * Arianna claps.... cool one ;) * ^dreamy claps, also....and will read again... Braveo!!!!! wow.. another thank you note to havoc :> great one HTR :> <^dreamy> Wish I could stay for more, but the midnight hour is here :( <^dreamy> nite everyone night dreamy up next is segment 2 of the DH family reading :> this first poem is another by my daughter Fluf this one is called Just wanna play yup uh huh is us gain * Dragonheart huggles FlufDragon! me n buns we jus wanna play but peoples says go away we nos we don be real smart but that don mean it don hurt r heart peoples forget to bes kind I bet their mommies wouldst be sad to know their kids bes so bad chanty told me if you don be kind whos gunna be kind back ifn you smile peoples will smile to we cants all spell r type real good does that make us sad u betcha we tries real hard but when peoples laugh n gigle sometimes we don wanna try no mores cants people see it hurts to be mean it don hurted to bes nice if you bes nice the nice stays sometimes when peoples be means inside the means gets stucked n its hard to maked go way is all don * Dragonheart hugs his daughter tight it sure is hard to get the mean unstuck some times hun * Arianna claps loudly....I love it ;) * Shadowr hugs sis but don't you ever quite being nice - more nice than pain will come our way :> Never thought I'd hear such wisdom from such words...beautiful, Fluf! thankyou Fluf ;) * FlufDragon hugs her daddy nite nite luvs u * KalyAFK wanders back inside... beautiful poem fluf full of wisdom for us all :. * Solitaire must take off and sleep... Too little sleep recently... Goodnight all nite nite * Solitaire huggles and steps out... nite sis ;> nite hun sweet dreams * Dragonheart tucks his daughter into bed and then calls his daughtere Elanor up to read her poem Stars above * Elanor reads her poem ...Stars Above... . I love to walk on the beach The night skies I strive to reach The stars do I seek Each and everyone Unique Never to be neglected For all of us are reflected To each of us they shine With their own design As if to prevail No matter how frail Listening to our every tale Nodding with wisdom to impart Giving to our very heart A new fresh start Sharing our emotions Deep as the oceans As if with some magic potions Turn your eye's to the skies Let the night and the stars become your allies Never to be defeated Finally feeling completed Feel the love, from the stars above . ...the end.... Elanor Runslight Dragonheart * Shadow-Dancer aplauds * Elanor hands the keyboard back to Matt most excellent poem sis * Arianna aplauds and smiles... most lovely * Elanor smiles her thanks * Dragonheart hugs his daughter close love ly poem hun :> the stars and night good aren't they? * Lady_Odetta applauds - another winner! when you can see them yes they are cloudy there tonight hun? a little * Dragonheart hugs his daughter and hopes the clouds clear out so she can see her stars next up is my son SHadow with his second poem - THe FLame * Dragonheart calls Shadow back to read again this one is shorter :> The little Flame .. A spark A ark And it begins to glow Growing bigger and bigger, how big? who knows .. It slowly gets to size and starts its dance Jiggling and wiggling in chance It dances with glee It dances with joy It dances for the happiness of others Without ploy ... It continues on its journey past 7 past 10 past 11:30 It continues on, watching and keeping you safe Giving you light and peace without chafe .. It keeps its master company All though the night It keeps the bad things away and brings forth the shadows Making you feel good and continuing without wallows .. Then as the sun comes up to rise It snuffs out quickly in chise Sleeping till another night When it will protect you like a shining knight :END Shadow Runslight-Dragonheart * Shadowr steps down to his seat * Elanor applauds Bravo * Arianna applauds ;) nice job son :> * Shadowr smiles his thanks to everyone, you've made my night complete ;> Very nice! *applauds* hello gime up next is Shadow-Dancer with his second poem of the night - this one is called Harequin Smile * Dragonheart calls S-D up to read * Shadow-Dancer moves to the podium, and reads Harlequin Smile . The clown dances and capers And the crowd roars with mirth They watch and they chuckle He's the funniest thing on Earth! The dancing clown Wearing his painted harlequin smile. . The clown jokes and pratfalls And the crowd howls with glee They point and they giggle What a happy man he must be! The dancing clown Wearing his painted harlequin smile . The clown bows and exits And the crowd claps and cheers They stand and they `bravo'. He's been making them laugh for years! The dancing clown Wearing his painted harlequin smile . The clown sits and wonders After the people leave If they saw his face, If any of them could believe The lonely clown Weeping behind his harlequin smile. . The clown needs his laughter Wonder who makes him grin? Too often no one. You shouldn't see me thus, friend, I should go now I must paint on my harlequin smile. . --end * Shadow-Dancer slips back into the darkness... * Shadowr claps and cheer's Bravo Shadow ;) wonderful...as always Sounds like the story of my life...living to make others happy, while inside, I'm bleeding...wonderful poem! * Elanor applauds * Dragonheart hugfs his friend S-D don't run off too quickly chum :> they fans her want to help that smile be real a great poem S-D now for the last two poems of the night the first is another by ELanor called Friends * Dragonheart calls his daughter back to the stage * Elanor nods **Friends** * Soaring high across the sky Sweeping and diving Dipping and gliding A trilling call Reached out and it was answered A strong sharp talon wrapped itself around a heart The pride and beauty The strength and majesty A raptor free, wild Called you friend There can be non better Your lose great Your grief a sorrow felt Look up the the sky Close your eye's You will see and hear Once again that trilling call friend. **End** Elanor * Elanor sits back down * Dragonheart hugs his daughter close a friend indeed we will have to send that one to Solitaire i think :> * Shadowr claps loudly, you hit the nail on the hammer there just a little something for someone who lost a friend * Lady_Odetta applauds - we all need to hear that word more often. * Arianna applauds ;) and a great job it was hun I'm sure he will appreciate it and the last poem of the night is another of mine this one is also about my time in the Mohave last weekend but its a little different mood :> * Playing c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\prospect.txt to #AFD_Poetry with 1500ms delay Prospect's Peak A guitar plays while the fire burns low, stars blink in as the comet's tail sweeps the sky, Miles I've walked in search of ore, and miles to go to reach your door, nighttime's peace weighs down my eyes so wings of sleep can fly my dreams from Prospect's peak - to your soft side where hard ores of dross and gold become ruby lips and jade smoth skin. end. Dragonheart * Playback of c:\dragonheart\mirc\poetry\AFD_Reading\prospect.txt complete *sigh* * Shadowr claps and applauds for dad ;> Very nice, as usual! *applauds* * Elanor smiles and applauds * Arianna claps thanks :> that concludes this week's reading * Lady_Odetta *huggles* DH thank you again! please check the topic during the week and the website (http://www.ilhawaii.net/~dh/poetry .html) for the time of the next reading - prolly next week * Becky^^ thanks everyone for a lovely, much needed evening ... see you all soon... goodnight my pleasure hun If anyone wants to win $48,000 in a poetry contest, goto www.poetry.com for details night hun good to see you again :> bye Becky thanks Ari sorry I forgot :> -Becky^^- thank you dear one - you may have saved my mental this evening :) no problem goodnight all and hugs to all!! thank you :) Nighters, everyone! Thanks for listening! I hope I can get here sooner next time.... Sundays are busy for me ok hun plus I just rennovated my whole website too and got my hubby back home now did you lose him? no he has been in Chicago for 8 months helping his father oh :> only saw him once or twice a month but thats all over now ;) 8 months? wow see folks during the week :> aloha all and enjoy yes his father was ill so he went to run the family business * 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