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Fiddling Neros
by L. G. Figgins
Friday, June 12, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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There are no more legends
No myths to follow
The old world is passing
Can you hear the fiddle?
The dust under our feet
makes clouds on the porch
Old chairs creak in the wind
I am weary of phantoms
No longer will I give them life
by short-changing mine
The crickets chirp all day now
Crows gather awaiting a storm
Sweep the dust off the porch
Leave the chair behind you
Taste the new rain that falls
There are no more legends
You are the hero
Now you write the words

 

 

 


L.G. Figgins © 2009

 




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Reviewed by Pierre Ortega 6/16/2009
Comes a time when we have to realize that we are not a product of our parents lives and what they entailed and that we don't have to follow the teachings of them or anyone else for that matter. Comes a time when we need to be ourselves regardless of the world around us.

Great Write, enjoyed this, Pierre
Reviewed by Romantic Poetess Victoria L. McColley 6/16/2009
Lin, I Love The Wisdoms Inside Your verses!
"No longer will I give them life
by short-changing mine" oh how many times I have recall short changing mine!
Embraced~Embrassι
Vickie
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 6/14/2009
The 21st century is coming down fast. No time for myths to last.

Ron
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace 6/14/2009
Excellent writing as always sweet lady..keep smiling OK...Hugsss
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 6/13/2009
I believe you offer a most valid perspective in your verses. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Dawn Wilson 6/13/2009
Whenever I am notified that you've written a new poem, I smile. You have a simplicity to your writing that is also profound. Very wise write. So glad I found your work!
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 6/13/2009
Myth have it that Nero played the fiddle as Rome was alight with fire.
The truth at the en was that the fire started on the Camps of March stables by an oil lamp accidentally falling on the hay. Now you have it from the very horse's mouth that jumped from a window and was left to tell.
More legends? you bet, but them will cost you thirty pieces of Silver.

Georg


Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg 6/12/2009
Love This
Reviewed by jude forese 6/12/2009
self-reliance is the key to the creative world coming into being ...
keep writing your words ...
Reviewed by John Flanagan 6/12/2009
Linda,
A strong, well-wrought wake-up call to all, a positive declaration of spirit and new hope and moving on. Very fine poem.
John
Reviewed by William Bonilla 6/12/2009
An awesome write L.G.
enjoyed much
Peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis 6/12/2009
Your words - ambrosia for the spirit. Take hold, move forward, fulfill, be! It is our time...
Reviewed by Felix Perry 6/12/2009
Stunning piece that expresses so well the dying culural and artistic talents of our times. I think it was country legend George Jones who sang "Who's Going To Fill Their Shoes" and that is so appropos in all of the arts.

Fee
Reviewed by The Bear Paw 6/12/2009
Hi L.G., This reminds me of the belief that we create what we live... I like your pen, keep writing...

In Spirit,
Bear
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 6/12/2009
love the write, especially the last two lines!!
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 6/12/2009
I used to think that each of us is a hero in his/her own life,
a legend in the making. Fortunately, that bubble was popped when
my daughter asked me, Dad, how was in back in the olden days when
you were alive? I really like this, Linda. -gene.
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 6/12/2009
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I LIKE IT VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary 6/12/2009
You said it, Girl! Very nicely worded!
Reviewed by Carol Grace 6/12/2009
I am ready for the new rain. Let it fall.
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 6/12/2009
Really liked this - write on!
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