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I Am No More

Posted by threeleafshamrock on September 17, 2009 - 11:25
from the ABC set Lurve Ramblings

Think of me not, nor listen for my sigh upon the breeze.
Shed no tears; throw off the shroud of guilt, if memory fails
and the features that you loved escape recall.
Kneel not, to keen, arranging blooms upon the plot;
where you fancy, that I lie in blissful peace and something of
the essence, that was me, remains.

For though I lived and loved the life and love we shared;
I am no more, nor will I be again. So do not let the shard,
That frenzied, slices jagged, at the beating breast - where I
Did live and may do still – hold siege and force defeat upon a
wounded foe. For this assailant is no nameless rogue
but moves from heart to breaking heart and is called grief.

Do not cower in shame, if a passion, that you thought extinct,
should surface like ‘Excalibur’. Or if you dream of other hands
upon the hilt of scabbard-seeking swords; which the knights
demand! No jealous tears will flow in my own ‘Avalon’.
For, who better, knows the spells that nature casts, on mortal flesh
and not even Merlin’s power could subdue.

Do not live to die; or die to live, allowing time to pass,
with morbid sulk. Or mourn what could have been but never will.
What is; is now! What was; was then! What will; will be!
Do you think that it will aid my painless rest, to know it burdens
all I leave behind? You knew me more than I did know myself!
And knowing this, you need no further map; the way ahead is clear!

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Comments

Miss_D_Meaner | September 17, 2009 - 11:31

Excellent reading!

Silver Spun Sand | September 17, 2009 - 12:33

Stirring words, Chris. Missed it the first time around and I'm glad you reposted.

"... Or mourn what could have been but never will."

Wise indeed;-)

Tina xx

threeleafshamrock | September 17, 2009 - 13:04

Thank you, my two Lovely ladies and special thanks to Miss D. for finding this forgotten warble; I really had forgotten all about it - it was like reading someone elses work ;)

MistakenMagic | September 17, 2009 - 14:26

'Or if you dream of other hands
upon the hilt of scabbard-seeking swords; which the knights
demand! No jealous tears will flow in my own ‘Avalon’.'
- what a gorgeous way of putting it Chris! This is beautiful, definitely one of my favourites of yours ;)

Magic xxx

threeleafshamrock | September 17, 2009 - 14:49

Thanks Magic; a few puns and imagery to disguise the base instincts lol. Thanks for the kind words
;) XXX

littlebit59 | September 17, 2009 - 18:49

"Think of me not, nor listen for my sigh upon the breeze.Shed no tears; throw off the shroud of guilt, if memory fails and the features that you loved escape recall.Kneel not, to keen, arranging blooms upon the plot;where you fancy, that I lie in blissful peace and something of the essence, that was me, remains."

From here on you had me by the...heart, Chris. Since I've been listening to Bob Dylan of late, I must compare you thus. Set it to music, I advise.

sarah wilson | September 18, 2009 - 06:35

I second and third all that has been said. And I can relate to reading back stuff and it seeming like someone else's work. I have done it a lot lately x

threeleafshamrock | September 18, 2009 - 07:40

Thanks Jeanne, Bob Dylan? I'm chuffed to be compared but afraid that you raise the bar too high; nice thought though ;) One of my all-time heroes, from a very young age and continues to inspire. XX

threeleafshamrock | September 18, 2009 - 07:43

Thanks Julie glad you liked. 'Danny Boy'; Ah, I remember it well. If this poem is read as often as Danny Boy is sung, I should be a billionaire in about 2 weeks lol. XX

threeleafshamrock | September 18, 2009 - 07:46

Thanks lovely Sarah; it's a weird feeling isn't it. Haven't been writing long and it's the first time it's happened to me. I don't spend much time going through old stuff (January) but am tempted to have a scroll back over after this experience.
;) XXX

Nathan Bednarek | September 18, 2009 - 13:45

Amazing. This poem is so different from your usual style, but it works wonderfully. I can't pick a favourite line- the whole thing is just perfect. Another big well done to you Chris!

Nathan ;-)

Cavalcaderl | September 18, 2009 - 14:16

new threeleafshamrock
"Think of me not, nor listen for my
sigh upon the breeze,
Shed no tears, throw of the shroud
of guilt,
if memory fails and the features that
you loved escape recalls
Kneel not,to keen arranging blooms
upon the plot;
Where you fancy, that I lie in blissful peace,
and something of the essence, that was me remains.
Oh! I see same verse as i9 chosen littlebit59
.
But sad, reminds me of Oh! Danny Boy"
The Pipes The Pipes Are Calling"
julie x :-

threeleafshamrock | September 18, 2009 - 18:16

Thanks Nathan; maybe I've evolved since writing this lol, glad you liked and thanks as always for the kind words ;)