Forlorn The Fallen

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    Forlorn The Fallen

    Quick drawn high towards heaven's nigh,
    Beguiled, debauched, plummet souls not aligned.
    Bedlam therein, a bane on dark wings rises
    Painting a shadow cast, far beyond the Erebus line.
    Ere stood, yet still denied;
    Beelzebub's bile and foreboding sign.

    It was not fate that drove the stake,
    That pierced the fallen from calling's way.
    Made ever clear with dirges and woes.
    Sweet angels saddened sang in ode.
    Black violins and oboes joined
    Playing heavily heaven's cry.

    'It is true, It is true,' lament they
    Beyond redemption's renew.
    'It is true, it is true,' wail wildly they
    'It was Christ who knew,
    For what profits a man,
    If he gains the world,
    But the soul he does lose.'

    Thus I say with vigor and truth,
    Forlorn the fallen, if be it me,
    Or foremost, you

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    phoenixhope commented on Forlorn The Fallen

    12-14-2009

    This is such a dynamic and beautiful poem...your words ignite the senses, the cognitives and the heart. Pulsating and reverberating .....such ingenious work!!!!Love it!!! Write on!!!

    swiftbird2C

    12/15/2009

    This piece was written early in 1985 and was given to me while working a night shift at a nursing home. This like many of my favorite pieces I have written are I feel gifts from another realm. My task as an artist is to present the images and ideas in the greatest possible formulation and arrangement. Thus the reader is given the highest intention from the which muse inspired its host.

    SavVySam commented on Forlorn The Fallen

    11-03-2009

    Hampton is right my gifted friend! You are a hidden gem in the lists-Your work should be seen by greater numbers! You keep me coming back! Take care and write on!

    swiftbird2C

    11/08/2009

    Your words humble and inspire me. I have a dozen or more poems completed that need typed up so hopefully this will give me the kick start I need. Again, thank you for the support.

    Hampton commented on Forlorn The Fallen

    11-03-2009

    This work has aged well since its birth. After reading several of your poems I feel obliged to suggest to you that you use all means available to you within the confines of this poetry website to make your work more visible.

    swiftbird2C

    11/08/2009

    This piece surprises me occasional when I reread it for its almost channeled Gothic tone.

    danmartyjake1 commented on Forlorn The Fallen

    09-13-2009

    Clearly intimate words and gestures are expressed and revealed through your talented offering. Thanks.

    swiftbird2C

    09/13/2009

    This is the oldest of my works, written some 24 years ago but still remains a favorite of mine along with its sister poem of the same time period, "Past The Gates And Graves".

    Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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