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10-18-2007, 01:10 PM
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Strange Benefactors
Strange Benefactors
© Vangoghsear 2007
The canopy sways
a gently moving mosaic
of pliant wooden fingers,
holding delicate tiles.
Sun touched
veined yellows,
golden glowing amber,
oranges.
Above the light
below, absorbed contrast
to thick velvet browns,
tans, reds,
blackened greens.
Course callused coats
crackled from experience,
abuse of sun and cold,
Shadowed dimples
add character
to a face.
Strange benefactors
drink through their legs,
breath our wasted air,
give us shelter
warmth and
beauty.
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Last edited by vangoghsear : 10-18-2007 at 01:13 PM.
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10-18-2007, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vangoghsear
Strange Benefactors
© Vangoghsear 2007
The canopy sways
a gently moving mosaic
of pliant wooden fingers,
holding delicate tiles.
Sun touched
veined yellows,
golden glowing amber,
oranges.
Above the light
below, absorbed contrast
to thick velvet browns,
tans, reds,
blackened greens.
Course callused coats
crackled from experience,
abuse of sun and cold,
Shadowed dimples
add character
to a face.
Strange benefactors
drink through their legs,
breath our wasted air,
give us shelter
warmth and
beauty.
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The bold is the only part I didn't get - I think it's mostly just me. I really like the use of color in this piece and the meaning. I don't know if I get the title though - but I do like it.
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10-18-2007, 01:32 PM
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You're really into trees at the moment aen't you? I like the way that you present the images in this.
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10-18-2007, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Baron
You're really into trees at the moment aen't you? I like the way that you present the images in this.
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Gotta love em. 
Thanks for the comments, Baron and ET.
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10-18-2007, 02:43 PM
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lol, more tree poems... This one was good. Had nce imagery and a well-played mesage.
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10-18-2007, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Ilasir Maroa
lol, more tree poems... This one was good. Had nce imagery and a well-played mesage.
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I think that Elji picked the wrong theme for the next challenge. It should have been a battle of the trees - real druid bard mode then.  |
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10-18-2007, 03:07 PM
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I think that Elji picked the wrong theme for the next challenge. It should have been a battle of the trees - real druid bard mode then. |
Guess I'll just have to write about apples, pears, oranges or something. 
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10-18-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vangoghsear
Guess I'll just have to write about apples, pears, oranges or something. |
I have to warn you that writing about fruit can get you into trouble on this forum, ask SteMcGrath. |
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10-18-2007, 03:29 PM
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I have to warn you that writing about fruit can get you into trouble on this forum, ask SteMcGrath. |
Enjoyed this piece Van, and yes. Be careful when writing on the topic of fruit or some such thing.
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10-18-2007, 04:11 PM
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Enjoyed this piece Van, and yes. Be careful when writing on the topic of fruit or some such thing. |
Ah, intrigue in the poetry forum. I will have to check out your threads SteM. for fruity works. 
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10-18-2007, 05:55 PM
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double post, nothing to see here...
Last edited by Thoth : 10-18-2007 at 05:57 PM.
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10-18-2007, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vangoghsear
Strange Benefactors
© Vangoghsear 2007
The canopy sways
a gently moving mosaic
of pliant wooden fingers,
holding delicate tiles.
Sun touched
veined yellows,
golden glowing amber,
oranges.
Above the light
below, absorbed contrast
to thick velvet browns,
tans, reds,
blackened greens.
Course callused coats
crackled from experience,
abuse of sun and cold,
Shadowed dimples
add character
to a face.
Strange benefactors
drink through their legs,
breath our wasted air,
give us shelter
warmth and
beauty.
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This is one of the most appealing nature poems I've read so far. |
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10-18-2007, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Thoth
This is one of the most appealing nature poems I've read so far.
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Gosh thanks Thoth!
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