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[title] => The Death of Ebb and Flow
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[bodytext] => The tide slips up the silver sand
all night and rosy day.
It brings its treasures to the land
then bears them all away;
on mighty shores from east to west
it wails and gropes and cannot rest.
Oh, moving tide of ebb and flow
through night to golden day,
with beauty you will come and go
to give and take away;
but some time, on some gracious shore,
thou shalt lie still and ebb no more.
B.
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The Death of Ebb and Flow
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Man_On_High
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Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 11:06:16 PM in AEST
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The tide slips up the silver sand
all night and rosy day.
It brings its treasures to the land
then bears them all away;
on mighty shores from east to west
it wails and gropes and cannot rest.
Oh, moving tide of ebb and flow
through night to golden day,
with beauty you will come and go
to give and take away;
but some time, on some gracious shore,
thou shalt lie still and ebb no more.
B.
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Jenni_K on
Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 11:24:39 PM AEST
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A very beautiful write. Loved the imagery and the analogy used here.
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 12:01:22 AM AEST
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This is beautiful, simplistic, nastalgic, and all
of what could be exspected when one writes of that noble lady call the sea, and when refering so gracefully to her attributes. of far of yesterday and distant lands. But why not my new england bretheren. A most enjoyable write 2 read. well done. *****
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Ruby2sdy on
Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 04:19:10 AM AEST
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What a lovely little poem! Thoroughly enjoyed it, it's a visual treat, that's for sure! It was like putting my ear to a sea-shell, in order to conjure the sound of the waves... lovely,
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 07:35:45 PM AEST
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Sweets ... first I have to say I love the rhyme scheme. Brilliantly unique.
On it's own this would stand as a lovely piece of poetry .. so beautiful it all it's
imagery. But, for the topic it lies beneath, I have to say, the metaphor is breathtaking,
and somewhat surprising. It would have never occured to me to liken the everchanging
tides to mean something so supposed. But that is some of the wonder about you and
your work. It forever causes thought and fascination in me. Such incredible depth do
you possess.
The last line ... to me, (in keeping with the metaphor) is filled with a reverent hope. And
one that I know you shall not be disappointed by ...
Beautiful, as always ...
Love,
~Breezy
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Wednesday, 26th July 2006 @ 09:01:50 PM AEST
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Billy~
How few words can absolutely say so much.
I don't know how people can read this magical piece of poetry and not leave a comment. It's breath taking and beautiful.
You possess an extraordinary talent Billy~one we are privileged and lucky that you share with us. Keep up the phenomenal work. I look forward to venturing ur pages again real soon.
love always ur fan/friend,
Sue M~ |
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by Vampirequeen on
Wednesday, 26th July 2006 @ 10:58:39 PM AEST
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| Amazing piece of work Billy |
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Re: The Death of Ebb and Flow
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by wizard on
Sunday, 30th July 2006 @ 08:53:21 PM AEST
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hey bro,
what can i add to what has already been said...awesome indeed...the metaphor, of course, transforms this to a masterpiece...
great post kid,
wizid |
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