John Rhinem Poet I do not know?

The Mausoleum of Seculars Dreams

Crooked teeth upon rotting smiles....

Bearing their canines for the throne to behold

The petrified flesh of these fruits they share

Decomposing souls, which might have once been

Had they ever learned? Had they ever known?

Caught within these crowds of invisible things

Chasing leviathans Loch Ness dreams....

While the martyred they cry for the countless ones

And the Angels prepare, their chariots but still

These ferocious tongues that fill the forest with fires

Of wanton visions, within the mausoleums of their own

Identities, reflecting from a reflectless mirror, carry on....

But their hourglass of opportunity is soon to run dry

The thorns among the flowers of Heavens child 

While the swords are sheathed, and the horses are bridled

Clutching, onto their last bit of dust, and unaware

Had they only heard? Had they only understood?

These crooked teeth upon their rotting smiles

An end, to the victorious vile...."Within"

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The mausoleum, of seculars dreams!

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Carolyn Devonshire March 24, 2009 at 3:13 PM Don't know how I missed this one earlier, John. Perhaps because it was posted before I became active on the Soup. The character with the "rotting teeth" is quite compelling. You present his "view" very well. Glad you share my interest in Loch Ness. Very good work (as always), John.

Raul Moreno January 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM Great use of imagery John, full of visual words...Raul

Kristin Reynolds January 17, 2009 at 3:46 AM Hi John! This was very visual and expressive! I actually wrote a poem on this very subject a couple of months ago that I have yet to post, amazing how some visuals that are seemily not related to a subject, are just naturally seen by many? Like in my poem like this, the guy has rotting teeth. excellent! Love, Kristin

Sara Lokken January 16, 2009 at 7:58 PM Powerful, poignant, and directly from the soul.:) Reflecting your lighted depth once again....beautiful work, John!:) You have captured the extent of deception....and its hold on others so clearly. Love, Sara

Michaela Payne January 16, 2009 at 6:47 PM wow john this is amazing, so powerful my friend. Awesome write. God Bless, ~Michaela~

John Loving Iii January 16, 2009 at 3:47 PM you did well to repost or else i would have missed this GREAT work. with the percission of the known Word; You've presented so well the flaws possesed by the unknowing the unwilling, the unbelieving crowd. keep preaching brother, you have an audience in me; the others..... well... John H. Loving III

Michelle Mac Donald January 16, 2009 at 5:43 AM Hey to you! A graphically visual piece, John.."rotting smiles".."bearing their canines"..reflections "from a reflectless mirror". Maybe about one who won't acknowledge, or cannot clearly see their own intention? This is packed with images and symbolism...very profound writing, John! Wishing you and yours the best...God bless! love to you...Mikki

Chitra Lakhera January 16, 2009 at 5:37 AM Hi John, this is great, beyond great actually. Loved everything, each line, the introspection/wisdom you have put forth shines all through. Wonderful my friend. Seems like much much is going on!! Take care dear. Love, Chitra

Christopher Higgins January 16, 2009 at 4:41 AM This is an incredible piece of writing John. Loch Ness dreams..lovely..love the title and the movement of the piece is great. Your mind is filled with wonderful images John that pours out into beauty. Great work my brother.

Laurie Ginn January 16, 2009 at 2:49 AM John each word is so poignant. Your phrasing so imaginative. Wonderful writing. Laurie

Lucinda Bulger January 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM well, well... forgive me dear for not making myself more clear...(hurrying to comment today) now that you have slowed me down, just want to say that I really enjoyed this piece because it provoked thought and spiritualistic review of one's intentions in life. I believe we all need this at times in our life but also, I believe the Lord knows and understands...afterall, He knows every thought, intention... very well written to convey a strong message. All my best, hugs, Lucinda

Lucinda Bulger January 15, 2009 at 11:46 PM wow.... a truly impacting piece!