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Danse Macabre

As we walked through the valley of the shadow of it Silent neighbors whose stolen doves Fly free Free in the night to unfurl wings of peace In times of war So unjust is the death of the nightman Keeper of earthly tombs in Ancient Greece The pinnacle of pain erupts in the east Far from the dove's flight, a frightening thing Occurs unseen moving in dark shadowed cloaks Cloaks of daggers meant for eyes of prophets Weakness of man allows this sting Devil unfurls wings of war and this... this Is his Danse Macabre Where was the nightman on his watch? Dancing.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 1/6/2014 1:32:00 AM
Another wonderful old world flavor of a write here and i enjoyed your style of work it is very refreshing to read something that takes you back to earily time. it reminds me of back during washintons time in earily american times. thank you for sharing your work with me this evening. cheri
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Date: 1/5/2014 6:20:00 PM
Their are as many kinds of dances as there are lives. Light & Love
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Date: 1/5/2014 5:34:00 PM
This is another tremendous write my friend! You have amazed me by the splendor of this incredible poem! I really enjoyed reading this truthful poem this evening! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 1/5/2014 4:02:00 PM
The night watch man so failed at his job..Whoa..I think that is what is happening today our night watch men have lost sight of the importance of their job..Enjoyed reaing your great work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your review of my work is always encouraging..Sara
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Date: 1/5/2014 2:16:00 PM
- A well written poem, Tim - What happens in the shadows .... who knows.... - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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