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Caspian -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 3:55:02 PM)

Okay, this isn't mine, but I really, really heart Emily Dickinsen. Here's one of my faves...

[:)] -Cas

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If You Were Coming in the Fall

If you were coming in the fall,
I'd brush the summer by
With half a smile and half a spurn,
As housewives do a fly.

If I could see you in a year,
I'd wind the months in balls,
And put them each in separate drawers,
Until their time befalls.

If only centuries delayed,
I'd count them on my hand,
Subtracting till my fingers dropped
Into Van Diemen's land.

If certain, when this life was out,
That yours and mine should be,
I'd toss it yonder like a rind,
And taste eternity.

But now, all ignorant of the length
Of time's uncertain wing,
It goads me, like the goblin bee,
That will not state its sting.

-- Emily Dickinson.



John_O -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 4:19:31 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: mmartiandt

Good poems guys. Anyone else?


Maybe I'll sit down and write something later. Haven't written one in years



Pax2y_all -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 5:26:39 PM)

Neither have I! Obviously...



John_O -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 7:55:14 PM)

Here's what I wrote on the way home from work. Or more exactly what God had to have given me on the way home from work.

(Please note that I am OK. While I don't intend to be a johnny one note I remember that good poetry is written from the heart and this is a topic unfortunately near to me.

The opening couplet was birthed on the "I have an idea" story thread and has been rolling around in my brain since then. I guess it found it's home.

I tend to be super critical of my own writing. I see the errors and the mis-rhymes and broken cadence (can't remember the right word for it). What do you see? )

Rebirth

Hunched o'er his workbench softly crying
As the rain beats down outside
His heart ripped out as if he's dying
Bereft of hope and pride

He promised to take care of her
For her he'd give his life
He promised her a life of joy
And then made her his wife

For many years he kept her safe
He held her hand in his
But when the final battle came
It all came down to this

He wasn't strong enough to win
To beat that evil foe
And when her hand slipped out of his
He could only watch her go

And so he cries over his work
Filled with doubt and shame
How could he let her down that way
He knows that he's to blame

But in a still small voice he hears
"Don't blame yourself my son
I decide who lives and dies
Which battles will be won

I decide who stays and goes
According to my plan
You did all that I asked you to
You were my chosen man

To keep this little one for me
Safe till the final fight
To hold her hand tightly in yours
Until this final night

And so my son lift up your head
Her battle has been won
For she is now no longer dead
She now lives with the Son"

Then somewhere deep inside his heart
A place that just One knows
Hope and joy have been reborn
And a single flower grows.


(edit to fix capitalization error and second to last stanza)



mutinywxgirl -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 7:59:15 PM)

I'm speechless.



mmartiandt -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 8:01:12 PM)

All I can say is WOW!



utilityfielder -> RE: Poem Time! (1/25/2007 8:04:21 PM)

Like Denise said WOW.



SciFiGirl -> RE: Poem Time! (1/26/2007 1:17:01 AM)

Wow! This thread has been revived. Cool!



Pelos -> RE: Poem Time! (1/26/2007 3:04:58 AM)

I cried... (or at least I shed one tear)

D.C.[8|]



BCW1969 -> RE: Poem Time! (1/26/2007 8:51:26 AM)

9/4/05 Just Reach Out By Brad Woolley

(1st Verse)
I see it in the distance, like a city made of gold
the wonder fills my countenance, these thoughts have taken hold
sitting up atop a hill, in radiance and splendor
in disbelief I catch myself, who on earth may enter
Nestled in the faithful care, of hope and love and trust
the prize is at the rainbow's end, and seek it out I must

if I gave up in the race, could I look back at this face
That shouts aloud from every crease
if vain is building, let it cease
I seek your doubtless sweet release

(chorus)
Help me understand that Lord, my life is in your hands
and lead me in the way that keeps me on your perfect plan
no longer will I build my castles on the sinking sand
so just reach out, and reassure, this imperfected man

(2nd verse)
desire is upon me, ringing in my soul so true
to stake a claim of lovliness, that rests in perfect view
the struggle isn't easy, do I lay back or proceed
my insides cry out for his voice, the Lord's word I will heed

suppose this door's discreetly sealed
I pray you'll give me strength to yield
for self maneuvers, I won't wield

(chorus)
Help me understand that Lord, my life is in your hands
and lead me in the way that keeps me on your perfect plan
no longer will I build my castles on the sinking sand
so just reach out, and reassure, this imperfected man


Brad



John_O -> RE: Poem Time! (1/26/2007 9:01:42 AM)

Good song Brad. (What's the music sound like?)



mashelle -> RE: Poem Time! (1/28/2007 7:24:46 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I'm speechless.


Ditto...



mmartiandt -> RE: Poem Time! (1/28/2007 10:50:12 PM)

Great song Brad!



cammo2006 -> RE: Poem Time! (1/29/2007 1:17:44 AM)

I had completely forgotten about this thread. I'm blank right now with poetry, but it's good to know this one's been resurrected when something does come along!



BCW1969 -> RE: Poem Time! (1/29/2007 7:34:55 AM)

Subtle Shades 10/4/99 By Brad Woolley

Subtle shades of a heart turning grey,
darkened by the stains, of earlier days
silent cries from a wounded soul,
languishing in pain, an enveloping hole
blinded eyes, dead in their sight,
makes something so wrong, the comfort of night
merciful eyes, opened wide looking on,
seeing the hope in a tortured heart gone
Wondering where, she hides from the rain,
and settles the rapture of an unending pain
waiting through seasons of caution and fear,
patiently longing to be ever near
knowing a flower won't open by force
silently waiting 'til it runs it's course
subtle shades of an impatience thins,
by reflecting on all, that there might be to win.

Brad Charles Woolley



pruned -> RE: Poem Time! (2/5/2007 11:43:38 PM)

Seems like we have quite the poets among us. We are truly blessed by your talents.



Elena1030 -> RE: Poem Time! (2/6/2007 12:14:16 AM)

Y'all need to come over to the Writers Roundtable too. Many more writer friends to make! [:)]

Much of my stuff you can read at Elena's poetry blog.

Here are poem-like things I've posted over at the Writers Roundtable:
"A meditation on hope"
"(untitled)"
"Lyrical Prayer 1" (2nd draft)



SciFiGirl -> RE: Poem Time! (2/6/2007 12:36:07 AM)

I'm so hungry, yes I am
I'm so hungry, I'd even eat jam.
But I ate dinner 2 hours past,
So this hunger better not last.

It's too late at night right now
To eat again at this hour.
Else I would have to go work out
If I ate all the food in my house.

The End.
[:)]



FunBetty -> RE: Poem Time! (2/6/2007 12:41:13 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: SciFiGirl

I'm so hungry, yes I am
I'm so hungry, I'd even eat jam.
But I ate dinner 2 hours past,
So this hunger better not last.

It's too late at night right now
To eat again at this hour.
Else I would have to go work out
If I ate all the food in my house.

The End.
[:)]


very nice, SciFi! I likey!!!!!

Bravo! Bravo!



ladioffaith -> RE: Poem Time! (9/25/2007 12:06:17 AM)

Where is this thread? I wondered one day
So I searched for it, then read what y'all had to say
Good poems one, good poems all
But for months we have written none, no, nothing at all

So now is the time to share in some fun.
Write poetry and share it with everyone.
Just remember, it's in Singles, so let that be your theme
Of love shared, love lost, love that's only a dream

So come one, come all, come post in this thread
Or else all our poetry will be mostly dead!
We can't let them die, they're part of our past
So let's see how long we can make this thread last!



hispen -> RE: Poem Time! (9/25/2007 9:00:56 PM)

I've written hundreds of poems (been writing since I was 14).
Here's one I wrote back in the day.

Friday Night

Oh what a lovely picture
Painted for the world to see
Of a girl with no qualms about life
Content with things as they be

A smile for this one, a chat for that
She holds her head high as she goes
Even fooling herself sometimes
About the she that nobody knows

If I had a word for each tear she’s cried
What an accomplished writer I’d be
But alas, I do, and that writer I am
For the girl with no qualms is me.



hispen -> RE: Poem Time! (9/25/2007 9:02:26 PM)

And here is one from more recent years.

The Door

I opened a door once in my life
and boldly I stepped in
waiting on the other side for me
were pleasures wrapped in sin

From room to room for several years
I roamed each wicked floor
until I heard Jesus calling me
from the other side of the door

He beckoned me down each hallway
past each room that I had tried
Ever so sweetly calling my name
until I was safely back outside

Only to discover another door
where Jesus stood waiting for me
sure of his love, I walked through
and finally I was free



John_O -> RE: Poem Time! (3/11/2008 2:41:24 PM)

In the dark of night on the 7th of June
In the pale wan light of a slivered moon
Arose a shout that woke the dead
And shook the neighbor from his bed

As darkness lay upon the ground
The earth did tremble with the sound
The people shook and quaked in fear
What made that awful sound we hear

They slunk unto the window pane
To face the dread, clear and plain
What was this sound, this calamity
T'was just the singles at another GT

Laughter rang through the air
Joyful voices without a care
Singers singing high and deep
"Keep it down out there, we're trying to sleep!"

(edited for typo)



WaitingforBoaz -> RE: Poem Time! (3/11/2008 5:48:02 PM)

^^^^^^^^^^^June 7th is the anniversery of Hubby's Memorial service.

I have only written a few poems and they were not very good.
However, I love poetry. I read old poems and hymns as part of my quiet time.
Here is one I read since coming here that made me think of you all.


How sweet, how heavenly is the sight,
When those who love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And so fulfill his word!

When each can feel his brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from heart to heart.

Joseph Swain



John_O -> RE: Poem Time! (3/11/2008 9:23:54 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: cherishhim

^^^^^^^^^^^June 7th is the anniversery of Hubby's Memorial service.

I have only written a few poems and they were not very good.
However, I love poetry. I read old poems and hymns as part of my quiet time.
Here is one I read since coming here that made me think of you all.


How sweet, how heavenly is the sight,
When those who love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And so fulfill his word!

When each can feel his brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from heart to heart.

Joseph Swain


Very good Nadine. Thank you. Lots of good stuff on this thread.



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