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Times Eternal Hall
by J. Allen Wilson
Friday, November 26, 2004

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Times Eternal Hall:

 

 


Soft reflections buoy against times eternal halls,


Filled with broken laughter


from within decaying walls.


Stones of white,


Which cry out into the silent winter night


Replete with full moons glow,


And whispering prostrate priest


Face down in gypsum snow.


Seeking shadows


In reflecting times


Harking unto the song


dead men sing


waiting for hope


from life's eternal spring.


As tears of madness


With neon legs crawl,


Across oblivion


And down times


Eternal hall.


 


J. Allen Wilson © 2004


 


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Reviewed by Linda Hill 11/27/2004
 
Powerful, my friend!!!
You have the touch to capture the reader
and keep him/her riveted to the end.
EXCELLENT!!

~Linda
 
 
 
Reviewed by Eileen Tiger Lily 11/26/2004
 
J Allen this is an incredible poem! Your work has been so strong
with deeply moving themes lately. Really fantastic!
 
 
 
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 11/26/2004
 
Fantastic write!
 
 
 
Reviewed by Robert Jude(Ace) Forese 11/26/2004
 
once within the depths of darkness we have no choice but to see the glimmer of light ahead ...
 
 
 
Reviewed by Ed Matlack 11/26/2004
 
Gives me the shivers this does...kinda scary with a whisp of madness and death...hope you find peace, Ed & Rufuz
 
 
 
Reviewed by Dawn Richerson 11/26/2004
 
wow. stark images, a mystical flavor and emotional impact. all in one poem. really good. Dawn


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Reviewed by Dawn Richerson 11/26/2004
 
this sighing,
crying home

this image and the poignant thoughts as those remaining shared the pumpkin bread both really hit home for me. A Happy Thanksgiving and a blessed Advent season to you and yours, Allen.
 
 
 
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger 11/26/2004
 
Allen, a tightly woven poetic meal, from a thankful heart and soul for the memories shared, my friend. An outstanding emotive write. I hope you and yours, enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing this slice of your life. Take good care and be well.
 
 
 
Reviewed by Susan Barton 11/26/2004
 
you speak truth!
 
 
 
Reviewed by Robert Jude(Ace) Forese 11/25/2004
 
i like the metaphor of pumpkin bread as the sweet memories we once feasted on ...
 
 
 
Reviewed by Ed Matlack 11/25/2004
 
As will we all, Al, as will we all, nice though sad...Ed & Rufuz
 
 
 
Reviewed by Lady Peg 11/24/2004
 
Happy Thanksgiving to you Allen.....
This is beautiful I also wan to thank you
for all your encouragement while I was at AD.

LP
 
 
 
Reviewed by Star Craft 11/24/2004
 
ha a very and profound "silence" type quality I didthink Allen, ty Al
 
 
 
Reviewed by Eileen Tiger Lily 11/24/2004
 
J allen a heartfelt beauty, and how well I know this feeling for tonight I feel it especially strong as I seem to be more steeped in meories of those lost than usual. I'm allowing the spirit of lost ones to visit since there is such a pull on my spirit, but I do feel drained.Sorry, but your poem caught me in this mood.May you and yours have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving day!