Cryptic silence, drawn from
within the majestic jowls
of a bye gone era;
Tortured, twisted limbs of
power envelope hewed stone
foundations gathered, formed
worshipped;
Where gods meet, and spirits fly
skywards.. intertwined forever
in their heavenly chains;
Earth holds fast her wards,
close to the bosom that beats
with unceasing devotion;
Driven deep within the bowels,
her tentacles withstand the rigors
of turmoil beneath the surface;
As times pass, the erosion of life
ticks and tugs as remnants of an
earthly presence disintegrate slowly;
She holds fast but as her blood sap
dries a wail arises from within her
very soul;
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.....
Author notes
Choice 5#
Written September 8th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- 200th Celebration Contest by Samplette.
500 points, ended September 23, 2005, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Many thanks, sorry for the delay have been on holiday
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Strong words and a great description of image... Good luck in the contest, I'll be competing with you in this option
Best of luck,
*Apostle* -
excellent~
I love trees and am awed at the imagery in this poem
You have done a wonderful poem here....
Best of luck in the contest...I entered too do hope you come see me as well
Hugs
Susan~~~
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Thank you sam, I am off on hols tomorrow, so please excuse the lack of comments on other writes
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Very many thanks for your kindness
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Thank you for seeing my purpose in this write
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Thank you Suseann, glad you enjoyed it
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Lol..yes you are right..definately "bowels" not bowl
Many thanks for the kindness
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Many thanks Dee..glad you enjoyed it
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Thank you
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Lol...thanks
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Many thanks Jen
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Thank you Glad you enjoyed it
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You did a wondeful job with your take on the picture. This will be judged in option 5 as stated in your comment. Thank you for entering.
Sam
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Great write and very descriptive. In time everything becomes one, stronger and weaker simaltaneously, all together entirely different.
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I love this Cutie it is almost as if the tree is purposely growing around the building to protect the beauty of the old place,yet somehow devoring it.I do think you have written a piece that really does do justice to the image.Beautiful good luck in the contest
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Nice depiction of a take on the image.Descriptive and strong thoughts.~~Suseann
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I love trees and your words did this one much justice - with a write such as things who needs a picture..you've painted one heck of a masterpiece yourself Should the word bowls not be bowels? I loved this..bravo!
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Wonderful write. Wonderful picture. I enjoyed the read. I like the imagery you used and your word use. Wonderful read this is.
~Dee -
beautiful poem and the picture is awesome!
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tempting , goods very interesting!
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Wow, love the picture and the write is great....the words are powerful, so full of depth and meaning....I like the verse "Tortured, twisted limbs of
power envelope hewed stone
foundations gathered, formed
worshipped;" What a perfect way to discribe the meshing of the tree and stone together....This is so full of vivid images, perfect piece, thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest
Jen
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Let me just say that this was a very indepth, descriptive write and very well thought out. Best of luck in the cotest. Be Well and Be Blessed
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