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VI What is this thing?

by The Walrus 

Posted: 21 August 2003
Word Count: 134


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What is this thing, this thing we have?
That defies description, that eludes comprehension?

We are the aimless passengers upon this vessel
That steers its unpredictable course.

We are the actors in this play with no ending
That oscillates between a comedy, a tragedy, a love story.

We are the bystanders observing this spectacle
That dazzles with colour, with splendour, with delight.

We are the witnesses, watching theses scenes
That testify to moments of admission, of denial, of confession.

We are the singers shaping the melody
That cascades its frolicsome passage.

We are the dancers improvising the sure-footed steps
That sweep our willing feet across a carpet of glittering rubies.

We are the languorous gulls, gliding with synchronised wing beats
Across the electric blue sky that leads to the honeyed land of limitless possibility.







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Ellenna at 13:44 on 21 August 2003  Report this post
Christina .. I have read through all and I find your imagery beautiful..

its a sheer delight to read..

Ellie :)

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and I have to say its left me with a sadness too.. hauntingly expressed.

The Walrus at 14:30 on 21 August 2003  Report this post
Thanks Ellie. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. You kinda wonder whether it appeals to anyone else...

Just finished the latest. What fun!

Thanks again

Christina

Ioannou at 20:43 on 21 August 2003  Report this post
Read all too, in order because tonight I am good, and it's like a bedtime story, half understandable as you drift into a dream-filled sleep. Very lovely. The end section, where all the rhyme and rhythm changed, is strong. Love, Maria.

Fearless at 11:13 on 22 August 2003  Report this post
It sweeps me along...

Fearless

bluesky3d at 11:18 on 22 August 2003  Report this post
If it is 'What is this thing called... love?' perhaps you should not enunciate it in the line with reference to love story?

that oscillates between a comedy, a tragedy, a love story ...
perhaps that word should remain unspoken?

Nice poem

thanks

Andrew :o)

The Walrus at 12:00 on 22 August 2003  Report this post
Thanks Maria and Andrew for your comments. I will take a look at the poem again with a view to your comment Andrew.

Thanks guys.

The Walrus


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