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the lamentation of the handmaiden
Contributed by
iodinelove
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Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 09:06:04 PM in AEST
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Master, master, what can I serve thee master? Upon thy table place I, my love; and as if a bitter wine, thou sippeth not.
What doth my master desire, if not this comely form I cast before him? Of the brightest sun he drinks, and is content; yet of my beauty he ignores.
I crown his temple with kiss and rue; I lay beneath him the fires of my hair to bathe his feet; I call for him in my sleep, and he doth not answer.
Master, master, what can I serve thee master? Upon thy hands place I, my hands; and as if a dust, thou scatters my love across the sea.
What doth my master desire, if not this slender shadow I cast behind him? Of the darkest night he sleeps, and is content; yet of my love he turns away.
In his tremblings of fear, I comfort him; if in the night he cries out, i go to him, and he turns away.
If not my love, what doth my master desire?
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Re: the lamentation of the handmaiden
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 03:47:25 AM AEST
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| :) sorry i cant help but think of sexual innuendos! this piece reminds me of a Dom/sub relationship. Regardless, i admire the old english language, utilised in this very fitting context. I can relate to some of the concepts here. Selfless offerings and such. Another skillful write. |
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Re: the lamentation of the handmaiden
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by enigma on
Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 02:13:49 PM AEST
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...I don't know...whenever I read any poetry, I never spend much time with the literal meanings...that's why I enjoy your poetry so much...I want to start amassing your poems in some kind of folder...mine are certainly more literal than your's...more controlled...it's my particular dysfunction...I'll know I'm cured when I can write stuff like your's!!!!!
...another intriguing write,
ron...enigma |
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