Dreaming Spires

Beautiful, yet sad, your words took me up and I was standing there with you.

David xx

Thank you, David ;) Just booting out the last of my rejection demons!

Magic xxx

I agree with David I felt as if I was standing there with you. I could really feel the emotion, very sad but beautifully expressed.

Beeme xx

My rejection demons growl some nights :)
Beautiful poem, expressed simply but so completely.

Thanks Beeme! I'm so glad this one spoke to you!

Magic xxx

Thank you, Lem! You know I really loved your poem 'Almost Oxford' and it was one of the things that inspired this poem! Have you heard from any other universities?

Magic xxx

Life is full of such moments, I especially liked the last stanza, something feels so big at the time, but becomes a dusty memory so quickly, hope that demon is put to rest now,:~}

Hello Shirley! Yes, I think the demon is almost gone now! This poem was a collaboration with a friend and he takes the credit for your favourite stanza - I'll pass on your compliments ;) Thanks, as always, for being a loyal reviewer!

Magic xxx

A lovely poem Magic... Like Shirley , I especially warm to the image of the "dusty memory"...

"So distant now,
filed in the vault of memory,
attracting dust,"

x:)

Thanks Firebird ;)

Magic xxx

Magic, again you have 'done magic'.

'Every cloud has a silver lining' and this certainly proves it, hands down.

Tina xxx

Thank you, Tina ;) And thanks again for your help with this one!

Magic xxx

;-)

i think you should kick whatever oxford demons are left into oncoming traffic and be done with the whole lot!
this poem is emotive and effective and does an excellent job of placing the reader beside you.

jason

Yes, Oxford - wonderful place but someone who lived there assured me it was stiflingly conservative. In my experience, much better to go to somewhere more real - and then to find someone in Oxford to visit from time to time and sleep on floors etc. More magical that way. I liked the way you captured fading memory.

Hey Jason! I think you're right - want to join me demon kicking? :P Glad you liked this one ;)

Magic xxx

Thank you, Rob! I've heard the same about Oxford - most people who have studied there that I've spoken to either haven't enjoyed it or have had a very unspecial experience!

Magic xxx

I too am an Oxford reject but had a fantastic time at Nottingham and wouldn't change it for the world! They were mad to reject you, but trust in destiny...

J x

Jen! It's great to see you around here again! I never realised you were an Oxford reject - but I'm glad you had a brilliant time at uni nonetheless ;)I'm still waiting to hear from Durham but if not I'll be heading to York :) Again, it's nice to have you back!

Magic xxx

Thanks, Magic, remember - what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! haha xxx

new MistakenMagic
Yes.it's sad but try
look ahead. and I to say
kick the demons out!
Something else will come.
We had our Silver wedding
Anniversary Oxford Hotel.
First time so pretty!Week there.
julie xx

new Jennifer
I agree same as MistakenMagic
Nice to hear from you.
are you doing your lovely poems.
Can't believe you rejected Oxford
Well I never passed anything.
julie xx

Thank you, Julie ;) I am definitely looking ahead and now I'm just very excited to be going to university - no matter where it is!

Magic xxx

New
Yep! That's great news.The title "Dreaming Spires"
we used to visit Cathedrals on holiday and he would
collect me,if been in for prayers.Durham,Oxford.
I can't do this but I'm very trying?
Wish you all the luck in the world.
When my mind used to lock,was like
Capital block on computer wouldn't move.
Book I read once, said shift key!so true.
You must keep in touch when,with us all Abctales.
bless you
julie xx.

sweet poem Magic - crossing/crossroads is what its about, well expressed - of course some say the metaphorical green man is always green! Onwards is the best way forwards and all that - you'll do great things wherever I reckon (I have a Poetry contact at Oxford for you when you organise the Inter Uni Poetry Slam/Mag/Anthology etc!!! A first year in English, she's ace - ahhhh the future's so bright, we'll all need shades! x:o)

Thank you ld! I'll let you know when I need your contact ;)

Magic xxx

It is oxford that is missing out on you now magic! It's an inspiring place to visit, but I would never want to live there or stay for university, I just know I wouldn't fit in! Kxx

Awww thank you Kahdai! I agree, inspiring place but maybe only for visiting and not prolonged stays ;)

Magic xxx

It's the building art skills I love most! Kahdai xxx
You will let us know when you find somewhere better?

O I mean decorative architecture, if that makes more sense. :l

Their loss.
You have the Xfactor so fear not.
Great poem. x

Thank you SundaysChild ;)

Magic xxx

truth or fiction?
you definitely have the touch!
;)

This is another 'truth' poem, darkenwolf! I had an interview at Oxford but was not accepted - but I have a place at Durham University which actually ranks higher than Oxford for my subject, English Literature!

Magic xxx

glad to hear you got a place; good luck with it not that i think you need luck.
;)