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On Rode the Valiant

Through the gates of Absalom,
steed and gate did ride,
charging fast and furious
o'er centuries gone by;
peace did shout in vain,
the Lidless Prophets...
must come again,
nigh is the evening sky
but full of hope

The ramparts held fast, ballast and beam,
cannon-fire bombasting flesh and bone,
groans of death ---
such dreary breath!
of decay centuries old

The Rose of all that is Earth,
her petals unsheathed,
torn for time ---
tear and antiquity ---
her red sheen lilts in the new day sun,
begging for Love, she asks:

Shall they come?

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John Hamilton

Date: 8/1/2017 9:41:00 PM

Really class writing Keith, you have a singular voice here in the soup, matchless really, a unique style, wow singular matchless and unique, I guess repetition for emphasis, this is a beauty of a read.

Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 8/2/2017 11:22:00 AM

A telling thing to say John, I did not know my place here in all its mystery, but am glad that I fulfill some valued role on the Soup. I'm often told I'm a skilled writer, which is praise enough, but I have always been a scholar which is my foundation; poetry is my perfect expression in this regard. I'm glad you found a flower or two in this write!:-)

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/31/2017 7:37:00 AM

Hello Keith, A magnificent rhyme here for sure, AND A FAVE TOO!! I noticed in the note from John Fleming the word exchange concerning Tennyson, Pound, Thomas, as well as Shelley, Bryon, and Keats. All of these greats, of course, are true music to my ears too since I consider myself to be a traditionalist concerning the poetic art. Some others I would certainly include, of course, are: T.S. Eliot, Poe, William Carlos William, Roethke, and so on. All good stuff. Cheers and Best, Gary

Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 8/2/2017 11:12:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed this one Gary, one of my more unique writes I think, I honestly did not know what others would think of it, yet submitted it for its obvious merits. I do appreciate the comparisons to the great list of poets, I have many of their works in my library. God bless:-)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/23/2017 10:13:00 AM

impressed by the flow of your word choices done in a semi-abstract form, keith... lovely, thought-provoking piece...huggs

Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 7/23/2017 10:50:00 AM

Many thanks nette! Always appreciate your cutting-edge commenta! God bless sister :-)

John Fleming

Date: 7/22/2017 5:51:00 PM

Very impressive, Keith! I have tried to liken the style of writing to that of another poet...but, in all honesty, have failed to do so; maybe a mix of Tennyson, Pound, and Dylan Thomas? Your excellent poem really is quite unique! My very best regards. :) john P.s I really did enjoy the read.

Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 7/23/2017 10:48:00 AM

Thanks John, quite the honor! 3 great poets but Tennyson is more likened to me apparently. Shelley, Byron and Keats are often compared to me the most, which is a major compliment.Thanks for your kind visit brother!