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[aid] => mick
[title] => The Eunuch
[time] => 2006-09-12 00:18:40
[hometext] => ..something new-
[bodytext] => He is the eunuch at prayer, keeping vigil
in the pleasance-
guarding the peaceful beasts that gaze
long, down to the sea;
the scholar in the dark armchair,
pain and wisdom hurling themselves
at the fortress of his constancy..
the pedestrian of some highroad
midst the roar of sluices,
drowning his every step-
lest they be fraught in the melancholy-wash
of every sun that burns brightest at it's set.
a child, abondoned and jettisoned
out to sea,
It can only be the end of the world ahead..
his forehead touching the sky-
the surf is rough and the air is thick and sweet
his steadfst soul, fastened fiercly onto life.
B
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[score] => 39
[ratings] => 9
[editpoem] => 1
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[topicname] => fantasy
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The Eunuch
Contributed by
Man_On_High
on
Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 12:18:40 AM in AEST
Topic:
fantasy
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He is the eunuch at prayer, keeping vigil
in the pleasance-
guarding the peaceful beasts that gaze
long, down to the sea;
the scholar in the dark armchair,
pain and wisdom hurling themselves
at the fortress of his constancy..
the pedestrian of some highroad
midst the roar of sluices,
drowning his every step-
lest they be fraught in the melancholy-wash
of every sun that burns brightest at it's set.
a child, abondoned and jettisoned
out to sea,
It can only be the end of the world ahead..
his forehead touching the sky-
the surf is rough and the air is thick and sweet
his steadfst soul, fastened fiercly onto life.
B
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Re: The Eunuch
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by Vampirequeen on
Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 02:07:17 AM AEST
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Wow Billy very wild image you provide on this write.You did an amazing job as always
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k |
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Re: The Eunuch
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by lillyjane on
Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 03:48:20 AM AEST
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| I agree wow, really great write..Some of the poems I read on here, yours being one of them I feel should be published.. xxx |
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Re: The Eunuch
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 06:11:22 PM AEST
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Sweetest heart ..
I found the title unusual and unique (are we using this
word in the traditional meaning, or the informal?)
I was going to point out that I loved the second stanza,
but then I realized I loved the third one as well, and since
then have decided the whole gosh darn write is what I loved! lol
This eunuch sounds enchanting, actually, though I find that
odd enough. It's words like, "keeping vigil", "pleasance",
"steadfast soul" and the best, "fortress of constancy".
GOD! I love that!! And, sweets, that last sentiment about
being fastened fiercly onto life .. whoa! that is PASSION!!
Outstanding work here. Truly. And, yeah, thanks babe,
for continuing to make me look words up .. my extended
vocabulary thanks you! lol
ever and always~
~Breezy
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Re: The Eunuch
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by wizard on
Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 10:59:35 PM AEST
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nice write bro...
i was intrigued by the title, and like your use of the word...i (i hope i'm correct in assuming it is used to mean "a guard", and not so much a reference to his lack of, uh...manhood..lol)
either way, i enjoyed this a lot...i've come to realize you are a master of the adjective!.. nicely done!
wiz |
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Re: The Eunuch
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by Man_On_High on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 11:10:38 PM AEST
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lol...uh, a sidebar for you bro:
"eunuch" ..the word, as it is, is meant to convey, guardianship - ..and perhaps, for those who know me best, .. might also, consider the latter - metaphorically speaking, of course..
though, still not a flattering bit.. by any means..lol
(but yes, I am still anatomically correct!!)
[no strings please - lol]
Good to see you onsite again!~
B |
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Re: The Eunuch
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by Fionndruinne on
Thursday, 14th September 2006 @ 11:16:41 PM AEST
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This is a winner of a poem, indeed! The wording is really superb, very polished. The theme is strong, and its voice follows through to the end. I think the overall power of the verses builds up toward the end, particularly in the latter two stanzas. All in all, it's an inspiring piece, and evokes a truly poetic mood.
Well done, well done.
Andrew |
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Re: The Eunuch
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 24th September 2006 @ 01:34:05 PM AEST
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In deference to lillyjane and Vampirequeen, I had this comment in my head before I read theirs.
WOW!!!!!!!!! IN WODERMENT OF YOUR WORDS1
Tip o' th' hat in awe, Billy,
wabl
KenMoore
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Re: The Eunuch
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by needledancing on
Sunday, 18th March 2007 @ 06:23:13 PM AEST
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Something new...what an understatement
Wow...fantastic piece...dazzled I am by the words..I must check out more of your poems...ND |
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