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The Mightiest of Poet's Still

Hark! The mighty sage’s quill,
Leaves remnants of genius, still.
Reminding me of richer days,
Where wines could really come to age;
And gods among the people dwelled,
In works of master poet’s felled.
Where aerie tales and thoughts of fancy,
Awaken something everlasting.
The faded thoughts of vestments tore,
Through mournful tales of days of yore.
I bore inquisitive insight,
To mouth a masterpiece delight;
Reciting thoughts from Edgar Poe,
In poetry and foul-like prose.
And as I muttered, “Nevermore”,
I pondered on his lost Lenore;
A femme who captivated thought,
His inspiration to the plot.
And in his wording wizardry,
So haunted by his imagery,
Moves me to expound wanton lyrics
To every soul who dares to hear it.
And with immense humility --
No pen shall cite as good as he.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Brown Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 11:57 AM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be exceptional Tammy. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
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May 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM
I agree with Elaine's comment!! Edgar Allen would indeed be proud of this heartfelt and beautiful tribute! This is just an excellent selection to be a feature this week here at the Soup. Congratultions, Tammy and I look forward to reading more of your writing!!
George   Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Dear Tammy. such a magnificant tribute to the greatest poet ever. It was his poetry that inspired me to write. This poem is a masterpiece. He would be so proud of you. Lainie
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May 30, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Great piece here. Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week. Kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Shango Avatar
May 27, 2009 at 5:31 AM
Your love for the poet is only exceeded by your genius to extol it ... this is a remarkably high standard of poetry ... my tribute to you can aspire to such a lofty height, but I want to encourage erudition and imagination ... great poet, heartiest congratulation on the feature of your write. Love always.
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May 26, 2009 at 2:23 PM
well done lovely write congrates on being featured .. love jayne
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May 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Congrats once again as you are being honoured once again with another feature of the week. We can’t get this kind of well deserved honour else where other than poetrysoup. Keep writing, you are a great poet… Leke
Brown Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Tammy. Love, Carol
Demon Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Excellent...Poe is one of my greatest inspirations...I love this poem...great work
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May 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Tammy, congrats with your feature...Raul
Winter Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Congrats on your winning poem being featured! Love, Shar
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May 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM
It's been too long. Congrats on the re-feature. Vince
Adeite Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Congrats once again as you are being honoured once again with another feature of the week. We can’t get this kind of well deserved honour else where other than poetrysoup. Keep writing, you are a great poet… Leke
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May 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Congratulatins on your featured poem. Enjoy the honor it bring. More success. Ernilando
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May 24, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. Enjoy your honor! Karen
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