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Within Elysium Fields - a Collaboration With Carolyn

1. Within Elysium Fields, the souls of the dead find their peace but there are those souls who do not think they deserve such peace. Those already within Elysium sometimes try to bring these sad souls into the fold by extolling the beauty of Elysium. Oh, beloved grace, open sapphire eyes, standing now on emerald green expanse. You are glory, within a paradise where sun brightly shines, beauty you enhance. Shadows mar my view of Elysium Regrets I carry from a life wasted There are no oaks or pretty psidium Nectar of Norse Gods I’ve never tasted Emerald green carpet reaches the sea, where azure waters to horizon reach. Up high on a hill your villa shall be, where love and joy no darkness ever breach. In a hovel I dwell, ruing mistakes Elysium’s bright lights behind closed gates No joy in my soul, just torment and aches For a life filled with sin, nothing placates Swim through the beauty which awaits your eyes, into life's new dawn Elysium sings. Those who enter with love find paradise, find the peace that Elysium love brings. Coveting rewards for those who lived well Is the destiny of my own making There is no escape from torments that befell To think joy had been mine for the taking 07/01/2019 (Collaborative Poetry Series.) Thank you Carolyn for letting me share ink with you on this wonderful write. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work on this collaboration with you. You have made the experience so enjoyable and easy. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/4/2019 2:19:00 PM

Hello Vladislav and Carolyn, you both did a great job on this poem. I felt like i was in Elysium. have a nice day my friends.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/17/2019 6:24:00 PM

I would like to thank all those who drop by to view this piece. Your visits help a poet to keep singing. have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/11/2019 8:46:00 AM

Hi Mike, You and Carolyn have penned a well written collaboration. I enjoyed the topic you two chose to write about. Well done:-) Alexis

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/11/2019 2:14:00 PM

Hi Alexis, thank you for dropping by our collaboration, it is much appreciated. We are so glad you liked the piece. We also enjoyed writing on the subject we chose. It has been an honour and a pleasure to share ink with Carolyn on this collaboration. I enjoyed the process. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/9/2019 11:49:00 PM

This a is most lovely collaboration. Your poem celebrates beauty and love and was a joy to read. Kudos to both of you for your shining talent to collaborate so beautifully together! : ) xxoo

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Hi Connie, thank you for dropping by and the comment on our collaboration, it is much appreciated. We are so glad you liked the piece. It was an enjoyable process writing this piece with Carolyn. It was an honour and pleasure to share ink on this piece. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/9/2019 7:26:00 AM

- Two wonderful poets in a beautiful harmony on this wonderful write :) - Keep it !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/9/2019 7:36:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise, thank you for dropping by and the comment on our collaboration, it is much appreciated. we are glad you liked the piece. It was a pleasure and an honour to ink with Carolyn on this collaboration. In the fields of dream two voices sing as one. An enjoyable process. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Paul Callus

Date: 1/8/2019 9:24:00 AM

The Elysian Fields...where immortal ones dwell in perfect happiness. You too, Mike & Carolyn, have been chosen by the gods to momentarily share the joy of its dwellers, and the longing of those who do not feel worthy of obtaining the same everlasting grace. ~ This excellent collaboration deserves a fav, my friends. Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/8/2019 8:20:00 PM

Hi Paul, thank you for dropping by, the comment, and the fave on our collaboration, it is always appreciated. We are glad you liked the piece. It was both a pleasure and an honour to write with Carolyn on this topic. The process was enjoyed. Have a wonderful Wednesday/ Your friend always....Mike.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/8/2019 1:08:00 PM

Thanks for reading, Paul. We had fun with this topic.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/7/2019 6:26:00 PM

Michael & Carolyn, beautiful imagery and feeling, beautiful poem. Hugs Eve ~`*

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/8/2019 8:31:00 PM

Hi Eve, thank you for dropping by and the comment on our collaboration, is much appreciated. We are so glad you liked the piece. It was an honour and pleasure to work with Carolyn on this Collaboration, her pen gave the piece its soul. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2019 5:28:00 PM

hmm looks like she has not posted it herself

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/8/2019 1:09:00 PM

Not really too active on Soup right now, Andrea. You know how it is when other things need attention. Thanks for reading!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2019 5:27:00 PM

wow, I really enjoyed this. You both complemented each other amazingly well. I need to go Carolyn how much I liked it. I hope she has posted it.

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/8/2019 8:41:00 PM

Hi Andrea, thank you for dropping by and the comment on our collaboration, it is much appreciated. We are so glad you liked the piece. It was an honour and a pleasure to work on this collaboration with Carolyn, We enjoyed the process. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/7/2019 3:40:00 PM

Oh, it really was my pleasure to write with you, Vladislav, and I am pleased you chose such an interesting topic! Thanks so much. New Soup mail coming. Love, Carolyn

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/7/2019 3:51:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, It was indeed my pleasure and honour to collaborate on this piece with such a wonderful, creative and skilful poet as yourself. You made the process so easy for me. This wonderful write was a delight to work on. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Love and Hugs....Mike. XX

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/7/2019 2:00:00 PM

WOW! Such delightful sounds of charming words..lovely romantic poem in beautiful rhymes and rhythm. A FAVE for sure, Mike.

Vladislav Raven
Date: 1/7/2019 2:53:00 PM

Hi Vijay, thank you for dropping by and the comment on our collaboration, it is much appreciated. We are glad you liked the piece. I think I wanted this one on so much, I forgot to put in it was a collaboration. Fixed now. It has been an honour and a pleasure to write this one with Carolyn. We thank you for the fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.