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] Date Posted: 19:31:58 01/25/08 Fri I wrote this as an answer to a challenge from a member of the Black Rose Poets Society...to write something reminiscent of E.A.Poe...as for the ending...well...I swear it wrote itself...I had NO control! LOL! Poe Revisited A night of moonlit secrets passed outside my chamber door as I sat with quill and inkwell, thinking of of the lost Lenore. The wind did howl and prattle, causing window frame to rattle, as my candle danced and guttered, scrawling shadows on the floor. 'Tis my imagination playing fear along my spine, or could be reservations of intoxicating wine, but a hand I hear a tapping, just outside my window rapping. Voices low with dark words muttered underneath the ancient pine. 'Tis not but wind, I tell myself, returning to my quill. There is no fiendish spirit perched upon my windowsill. My eyes I lower quickly as my skin and bones grew prickly, for beyond my window fluttered shadows sinister and chill. I rose to find my pistol, steely courage by my side. Then anxiously I waited for the terror to subside. But the creature grew much bolder as my chamber room grew colder. I tried to speak but could not utter words to keep the beast outside. The wind crashed through the window, banging shutters, slamming door. My pistol echoed in the dark, shadow fell to floor. In my mind's eye there was graven image of a fallen raven, lying limp and softly shuddered. He'll terrify me nevermore. (c) Shannon Mahalko 2006 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: AnneMarie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:49:06 01/26/08 Sat WOW!!! This is amazing truly, I actually felt the surrounding of the chamber and the tension building...Excellent write for sure. Kudos~ Hugs, AnneMarie [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:53:02 01/26/08 Sat Thanks, AnneMarie! This was quite a different type for me, and a very fun challenge...glad you enjoyed it! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Jess [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:43:39 01/26/08 Sat :D Another one of yours that I love. Wonderful to read. To the Grim Poet!  Jess [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:35:19 01/26/08 Sat Thanks, Jess! If only to be able to write half as well as EAP! Sigh.... :D [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Janel [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:42:46 01/26/08 Sat This is awesome Stormheart, you have truly met the challenge well. I loved it much. Janel [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:36:04 01/26/08 Sat Thank you much, Janel! Truly honored to have this enjoyed! :D [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:49:40 01/26/08 Sat ~ oh Shannon, girl I am so glad that you are here with us and what a treat it is for me to read this today... you have such a natural gift for rhyme, and I love poetry in shadow tones this piece is awesome, hon...you rock!!! *hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 00:52:32 01/27/08 Sun Thanks so much, Sash! This was really a fun challenge, and I'm glad it turned out as well as it did! Thanks for the sweet compliment....I LOVE to read poetry that doesn't rhyme, and wish I could write more, but rhyme just DOES come more naturally...guess my brain is just wired that way! LOL [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:17:59 01/28/08 Mon Shannon, Funny thing about that Raven poem. I memorized every word of it when I was in seventh grade and right to this day can still get through it, though I get caught in a few places. I loved this! I'm placing it on the Mantle for a bit so it can get a little more exposure. Truly enjoyed! thanks, andy  [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:34:06 01/28/08 Mon Thanks, Andy...I don't know what to say! I have been so honored since I've come here, and so humbled by the praise! I feel so fortunate to be in amongst so many incredible poets.....Thank you so much! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Max Hardy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 01:26:10 01/29/08 Tue Hello Shannon You've evoked that creeping cloying darkness and trepidation so well with your words, my spine a tingling s I read. Just wonderful. Max [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:48:09 01/29/08 Tue Thanks, Max! Mission accomplished! LOL! [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Wilopent [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:08:24 01/29/08 Tue Hi Shannon, Oh, I loved this! Isn't it amazing what a challenge can stir up in you? Great dark E.A.P. vibrations! xoxo Wilopent [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stormheart [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:49:22 01/29/08 Tue Thanks, Wilopent... ;) I love challenges...I'm always amazed what my muse can dredge up! :D [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |