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Subject: Re: Axe Moon

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apllecore

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Date Posted: 13:15:28 03/14/02 Thu
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In reply to: Axe 's message, "Axe Moon" on 10:54:40 03/14/02 Thu

Wow I liked this one a lot. Great imagery!!!

>Axe Moon
>
>The sickle shape of the moon,
>like the sharpened edge
>of the Headman's axe,
>poised in readiness to strike.
>
>Behind the darkness of his hood
>He lurks, evil eyes glowing.
>The darkness, all-consuming,
>is lit by firefly glitters,
>as if the steel is reflected
>in the mirror of his soul.
>
>He loves his work.
>You can see it in his stance,
>in the sharpness of his blade,
>the way he carresses the handle.
>
>The sickle moon hangs in darkness,
>poised to strike, blade sharp
>against the backdrop
>of the headman's dark cloak.
>
>See it, the honed crescent edge?
>
>As day is beheaded
>And the plunge into darkness,
>complete...

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