Wolf
Apprentice
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
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Post by Wolf on Feb 18, 2004 2:04:24 GMT -5
Weariness
The waves lap softly at my feet,
sigh, and turn once more to the sea...
The winds blow cold and lonely,
calling ``come to me, come to me''...
Overhead, the lone gull cries,
his mournful voice seems to say
``walk on forever, lonely man,
for no one will ever come your way''
One more cry, mocking and cold,
the gull wings out to sea, to sea...
Disappearing in the dusk, crying
``come with me, come with me''...
Swiftly the night approaches,
and swifter yet the stars appear
staring down from endless space --
cold and distant their ruthless leer...
The silence of death settles over all,
broken only by the wind and sea;
and again the sea gently calls,
``come to me, come to me''
The waves lap softly at my feet,
gently pulling me to the sea;
yielding to the lonely call
to feel the waves caressing me...
-- oblivion comes softly
I welcome it, no longer alone
© T. GhostWolf Davidson, January 13, 1968
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Post by serenepoetress on Feb 18, 2004 2:35:24 GMT -5
I find the line "oblivion comes softy" most inspired... as the character portrayed embraces death...
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Post by bloodredtears on Feb 19, 2004 10:22:27 GMT -5
another wonderful piece...i again enjoyed the repetition used...i thought it all wonderful especially this part: those are my fav lines because i feel that way a lot of the time!
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Post by SilverEyes on Feb 19, 2004 23:27:06 GMT -5
The repitition of certain key lines adds a lot to this piece. It is somber and resigned and that comes through very well. I can relate quite well to this. Beautiful write.
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Celestial
Novice
Celestial.Photographer.Poet.
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Post by Celestial on Mar 1, 2004 11:44:02 GMT -5
The last two lines are my favorite of this poem. I don't know why but it stirs some sort of feeling inside me and I enjoyed reading it very much. Great write. I love your works. So full of meaning.
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Seth
Virtuoso
Root Beer Float
Play something country!
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Post by Seth on Apr 1, 2004 20:26:05 GMT -5
Intriguing write, It really stirred my emotions... Nicely written, the imagery was amazing. This piece was beautiful and sad, holding a wonderful flow and... Just wonderful...
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Post by rinna(on leave...for eternity) on May 11, 2004 4:53:27 GMT -5
ghostwolf, the imagery you conjure up here is awesome! great work big guy!  x rinna x |
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