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Author's Notes: "Ancient Shadows Awaken into God's Light" is a narrative poem that I had co-authored in a team collaboration and direct coordination effort with my colleagues and dear friends:  Anne-Lise Andresen, Liam McDaid, and Michael Clarke. This poem was completed on November 16, 2016. The fictional-fantasy story behind this particular poem speaks for itself. Through an artful blend of metaphor, imagery, symbolism, and a compelling storyline -- all of us were able find and craft the right words and approach for presenting another view concerning the age-old struggle between God's Kingdom of Light, Redemption, and Eternal Blessings and the Devil's of Kingdom of Darkness, Damnation, and Lost Souls. Finding the best words to use, in addition to the overall tone and tenor of this particular narrative poem, were quite important to the overall result and intention of the motif, imagery and symbolism mosaic, and word picture we were attempting to portray with this write. All of us believe that we achieved our goal in doing this. Enjoy this write!!  (Gary Bateman - November 16, 2016) (Narrative)

**A Special Note for Arthur Vaso: "The Brothers and Sister Grimm have struck again!!!" 

Categories: dark, dream, evil, faith, fantasy, god, and symbolism. 

Ancient Shadows Awaken into God’s Light Underneath the deep seabed the stirring sands of time have passed on. Ancient shadows continue to haunt all of us from the oceans’ depths, And insidious and violent nightmares portray bloody and evil visions, As an old treasure chest is opened and a gull’s cry foretells tragic stories. Untold riches awaken Neptune’s deepest waves as the tides turn inward, And a star-gazing dust trail turns into a golden circle of subtle measure. The dark moon’s horrid howl sounds in its crimson cradle over the ocean As the cruelest beast from evil Hellspawn creeps and invades all energies. The moon’s beam feasts on poor and lonely souls under the cover of night, Whilst savagely touching the sad forlorn places between Heaven and Earth. These unholy places of dark origin beckon the spirit of a vile Vampire who Cometh from a deep-darkness creeping around under the Devil’s own aura. This Prince of Darkness bringeth enchanting soft-sweet kisses of solitude, Tempting now the innocent silhouette of a ravishingly beautiful young lady Whose true desire and passion for love leaps over an ice-ruby magical fire, As her robust heartbeats incite the Vampire’s ravenous thirst for her blood. The sensual fire stoked by this lady’s heartbeats and lifeblood burn sold Down a macabre river of true darkness, all perfect up, as she gasps aloud For air, wincing and moaning audibly, as she expires with a most ghastly Death rattle as the Prince of Darkness gleefully smiles at her godless soul. This gruesome image invokes a blending of human bread eating into the Suffering eyes of salted fish bait trapped and gasping for air, for mercy, Just like a trapped drunken sailor now swallowed inside hungry ghouls Who haunt over dark sea whispers that chill to the bone mankind’s future. Those souls lost within the land of this living dream bask now positive as The darkness turns into sunlight in God’s own yard of supreme radiance, Metamorphosing into a lovely butterfly emerging from its silken cocoon, Now so cotton-soft and swallowed by the bright light of the human soul. The soul’s lucent energy of heavenly radiance comes forth for all to see As the Devil’s dark beast now sings its paeans of utter joy as this terror Transforms itself—yet ever so slowly—into a calm sea of true change. With this miracle change cometh a peace sanctuary of God’s angels! That’s a thousand of God’s angels now chanting with a pleasured delight As a heaven-sought change comes to nurture the plight of all lost souls. With this aura of change, love’s sacred light shineth now so ultra-bright, For even the darkened heart of the beast can find peace in Heaven’s light! We await to see where this beast shall go and what shall follow in kind. Shall this former beast of the Devil himself experience a final epiphany To be like the blessed butterfly or to return to the black heart of the crow? Almighty God does indeed move in the most mysterious of ways! The Prince of Darkness laughs no longer as his long-lost soul burns hot And blue-bile-black-red in Hell’s own deepest, darkest inescapable pit! No redemption for him and for his master, the Devil, confined below. By God’s holy command, all ancient shadows shall awaken whole into Heaven’s eternal and radiant light! All by God’s divine grace and mercy! Amen! Amen! Amen! Anne-Lise Andresen, Gary Bateman, Liam McDaid, and Michael Clarke A Team Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved November 16, 2016 (Narrative)

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Date: 4/23/2017 8:22:00 PM
i posted this gary on my page under ancient shadows my computer would not let me put the full title as i copied and pasted from yours pal strange it seems it wouldnt work on my end passing you a warm smile pleasure reading it again
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Gary Bateman
Date: 4/26/2017 9:21:00 AM
Thanks Liam. I just commented on your latest posting of this poem. I'll be in touch again soon. Best, Gary
Date: 11/18/2016 3:06:00 PM
An amazing compilation of outstanding symbols and imagery, Gary. Compelling story with a most riveting storyline! Congratulations to you all!! A fav for me, thank you all for sharing. Best wishes, Mikki
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/18/2016 5:31:00 PM
Hello Mikki, Thanks very much on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael and me for your gracious comments here and your spot-on insights The storyline actually had a series of intricate sub-themes that everyone on the team had a direct hand in for sure. Of course, the end point being the ultimate triumph of good over evil. And thanks too for the FAV!! You're very kind indeed!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 9:20:00 PM
This is really a great uplifting poem...A victory of good over evil...Thank you for sharing this... Congratulations on your well deserved POTD ...
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/18/2016 6:14:00 AM
Hello Supraja, Thanks for your note and spot-on observation!! And thanks too, on behalf of my great colleagues: Anne-Lise, Liam, and Michael, and, of course -- me!! In the end, the victory of Good over Evil was the crowning theme for sure. Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 8:09:00 PM
Oh WOW! Sometimes you can only say wow when you're awestruck on something done amazingly beautiful. A HUGE congrats to all of yous!
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 8:58:00 PM
Hello Akkina, Thanks for your wonderful comment here on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! Cheers, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 2:40:00 PM
this was truly a pleasure joining pens with you all gary anne lise and mike congratulations on poem of the day passing you all a warm smile in blessing deeply appreciated
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:49:00 PM
Hello Liam Mate!! The feeling is absolutely mutual for sure. Time to wash everything back with a wee bit of Irish. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 9:24:00 AM
Hi G , Liam, Anne-Lise, and Mike!Congratulations to all of you on POTD!Very outstanding collaboration from all of you my dearest friends.A very beautifully written piece. Excellent!Just awesome!I' m so very happy for all of you!Well done!Wishing you a very lovely weekend!In His light God bless you always!:)Love n' hugs!xoxox D ^O^
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:45:00 PM
Hello Dear One "D"!! Thanks again on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! Ditto . . . Ditto from our response below. It's always great to hear from you as well. Best Wishes Always, "G"
Date: 11/17/2016 7:00:00 AM
The only thing I can say is wow.... absolutely wow
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:42:00 PM
Hello Manon!! Thanks so much to you on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! The "absolutely wow" is most appreciated. Cheers and Best, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 6:39:00 AM
Hi Gary, This is outstanding story telling. You all made a excellent collaboration. A without a doubt seven. :-) Alexis
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:40:00 PM
Hello Alexis!! And thanks too on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! We're all glad you liked our collaboration here. Cheers and Best, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations to all of you on your POTD:)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:38:00 PM
Thanks Jo, on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 6:26:00 AM
- Congratulations !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:36:00 PM
Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! It's always a great honor for sure when all of us have the opportunity from time to time to work together on topics of shared interest. The Brothers and Sister Grimm ROCK!! Best . . . Gary
Date: 11/17/2016 6:13:00 AM
Had me worried for a while there, but all is well. Congratulations for POTD honors...
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:19:00 PM
Hello Charlie, I believe we all knew through "our collective uncanny mental telepathy" that you would be hoping to see an end triumph of Good over Evil. And see, it happened!! And, thanks so much on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/16/2016 8:54:00 PM
Amazing,Gary, Anne Lise,Liam,Michael, collaboration on this narrative :-)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:15:00 PM
Hello Eve!! And thanks so much for your read of our narrative on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! Continued Best Wishes, Gary
Date: 11/16/2016 7:42:00 PM
Wow guys this was awesome. So glad Arthur told me I shouldn't miss this one. I surely wasn't disappointed...kudos dear friends
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:13:00 PM
Hello Tim!! It's truly great to hear from you!! And thanks too for your read of here of our narrative on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! I'm pleased that Arthur did say something to you. I know that I speak for the others when I say that we're so glad you weren't disappointed with our end result. Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/16/2016 4:30:00 PM
What a beautiful story you have all weaved. Loved to see such great writers collaborate, this is truly a fine tale indeed! :)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 5:08:00 PM
Hello Arthur!! The Brothers and Sister Grimm thank you very much for your very kind comments. (This one was truly a team effort especially given the various array of images, thoughts, thematic symbolism we were trying to portray.) Best Always from all of us!! Gary
Date: 11/16/2016 1:59:00 PM
A monumental work of epic proportions! A favorite and a seven to each one of you: Anne-Lise, Liam, Mike and of course you mein freund Gary! This is the second time I comment on this poem. The first attempt was not successful I hope this one will be!
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 4:59:00 PM
Hallo Herr Professor!! Ich muss von unserem Team "Besten Dank" zu dir sagen. Das freut uns sehr. Thanks too for the FAV!! Thanks to Arthur Vaso, whenever our group assembles to do one of these, we are informally known as: "The Brothers and Sister Grimm." I know that all of us are always pleased to hear from you Demetrios -- very much so!! (I enjoyed your recent write on the world's climate problem too!!) Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/16/2016 9:39:00 AM
Hi Gary, Liam, Anne-Lise n' Mike!This is an outstanding and very profound Narrative poem, that you've painted here my dearest friends.Amazing piece! A very dark and kind of scary tale, but beautifully written. Great imagery! Excellent collaborations! Just awesome!Your pens are mighty golden!A 7 ++++ to each!A Fav!Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light God bless you always!:)Love n' hugs!xoxox D ^O^
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 4:51:00 PM
Hello Dear One "D"!! Thanks so much on behalf of Anne-Lise, Liam, Michael, and me!! And thanks too for the FAV. Keep in mind, that this one did have a positive ending (especially with what had preceded before). This one was truly a team effort all the way!! Continued best wishes from our "team" and from Ingrid and me!!" Cheers and Best, "G"
Date: 11/16/2016 8:11:00 AM
- A violent dark and deep writing, my friends - I do not know how many times I've read this now ... but, it gives me goosebumps everytime ... - Great powers and terrifying personalities in this write ... - An awesome poems, brothers Grimm! - Thanks for the ride, Amen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2016 4:44:00 PM
Thanks Dear Anne-Lise!! This one was most certainly a true "team effort" in every sense of both of those words. The channeling of our diverse thoughts in the end yielded a really great write. The Brothers and Sister Grimm team is great at Goosebumps!! (HA!! HA!!) Best Always, Gary

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