ANCIENT VOICES (Monday Potluck)
the soft snow
falls without sound
as footprints are etched
upon ancient ground
where lovers once met
their vows here to make
and swear that love
never to forsake
listen
to myriad voices
of ages gone by
telling secrets of old
to those who come nigh
sweet whispers of love
soft moans of tragedy
fleeting moments of joy
of lovers in effigy
buried together
beneath scarlet snow
in eternal embrace
and death’s pale glow
©TLH and AvdL 2010
Tracy Lee Harris – Tracysays and I have entered into a duel poetry challenge and this is the resulting poem.
It has been a privilege working with such creative talent. Thanks Tracy ♥
We have written this for Monday Potluck at Jingle Poetry.
Please do visit these sites to read the other amazing creative offerings.
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
September 27, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Gee I like this so very much… quite spooky towards the end… but it really evokes the distant past! Lovely, both of you!
September 27, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Thanks so much Adee, it was a lot of fun writing it with Tracy!! Glad you enjoyed the read and wish you a wonderful week ahead!! Hugs xxx
September 27, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Red, it was entirely my privilege to join with you in the creation of this poem, it turned out very well. Thanks for the opportunity; I truly hope we collaborate more in the future.
Another Trifecta for you…Well done 🙂
September 27, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Thanks Tracy…it would be the biggest honor to collaborate more in future with you 🙂 🙂 🙂 Hugs xx
September 27, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Your keyboards play very well together 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 12:11 pm
So lovely the way you have said it!! Thanks girlfriend xxx ( Miss you)
September 27, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Powerful and well done. Evocative elegy for traditional cultures … at least that’s how I read it.
Well done you guys! Nic, nice work. Thank you!:-)
September 27, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Thanks for your wonderful comment Jamie, it was so much fun writing with Tracy!! Blessings my friend xx
September 27, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I love, love, love this! Beautifully written. Thank you for such a brilliant read!
September 27, 2010 at 3:08 pm
We are so glad that you enjoyed the read Stacy, thanks so much for being here…your support means so much!! xxx
September 27, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Excellent results from your duel….well done.
September 27, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Thanks Charles, it was wonderful working with Tracy!! Have a great week ahead my friend. oxo
September 27, 2010 at 3:24 pm
wonderful combo…great words.You’re both talented writers!Yvette xx
September 28, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Thanks darling, a lot of fun doing it with him. Hope you have a great week 🙂 xxx
September 27, 2010 at 5:03 pm
A beautiful duet, perfect compliment in style and verse.
Joanny
September 28, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Thanks Joanny, it was so lovely working with the talented Tracy. Glad you enjoyed the read xx
September 27, 2010 at 5:46 pm
it feels like listening to an old folk story reading this.
Fantastic poem
September 28, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Thanks Robert, so much fun writing with Tracy!! Happy you liked it xx
September 27, 2010 at 6:56 pm
WOW! Just WOW! XD~ Love both your word and it is intriguing….and the image is really inviting :3~~~~ wosssh can I have the horse =P haha~ Great job from the both of you<3
September 28, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Wow, that was such a wonderful compliment girlfriend, it was fun working with Tracy and would love to do it again! xxx
September 27, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Just simply……..Awesome.
September 28, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Thanks Claudia…happy you enjoyed the read!! xx
September 27, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Wow!! well done. Even the pic is awesome.
September 28, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Thanks Lisa, your support means so much! Have a lovely week my friend x
September 27, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Awesome poem. I love the title too. 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 12:15 pm
And I love you girlfriend….thanks so much xx
September 27, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Beautiful piece, Amanda and Tracy. The verse is mystical and speaks of centuries past in such a profound way. I like the use of snow. The flashing horse is very effective. Thank you for sharing.
September 28, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Thanks Carol, it was wonderful writing with Tracy…he is so very talented and would love to do it again. Have a good day my friend xxx
September 27, 2010 at 9:37 pm
A beautiful poem. It flowed very nicely and the imagery was fantastic. Great job!
September 28, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Thanks so very much Corbie, very happy you liked the read, it was wonderful writing with Tracy xx
September 27, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Wow. Great collaboration… and that moving image is just … yeah, wow. You rock, both of you.
Warmest Salad
Luke
September 28, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I am learning from the Master…(Tracy)…it was fun writing with him thanks Luke xx
September 28, 2010 at 12:01 am
ever so dramatic- i love the image of that horse!
September 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Thanks my dear friend…always wonderful to have you here 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 12:44 am
Love, both triumphant and tragic.
September 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Thanks for reading Suz…xxx
September 28, 2010 at 1:24 am
nce poem gud keep it up
September 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Thanks my friend, been busy lately but will be back to read your work after Wednesday….take care and loads of love xx
September 28, 2010 at 2:12 am
How very romantic even though tragic.
Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/when-i-leave-my-body/
September 28, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Thanks so much Teresa, your presence here warms my heart and thanks for the read 🙂 Hugs x
September 28, 2010 at 2:57 am
You did NOT just say SNOW! (LOL!)
Nice dish for the potluck, Buttercup. 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Thanks Eric….nope…did not say SNOW!!!!! Much love to you and yours xxxx
September 28, 2010 at 3:02 am
how beautiful this is, and wow, the image! an excellent collaboration…
September 28, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Thanks Ruth, always lovely to read your comments…much love to you dear friend xx
September 28, 2010 at 3:17 am
Beautiful poem and a beautiful picture
September 28, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Thanks Uma, glad you enjoyed the read, thanks so much for being here. Hugs xx
September 28, 2010 at 4:13 am
Wow Amanda, this is breathtaking! One of your best so far I must say! Love is what drives life, and at the end death is always waiting. Yet you make even death sound beautiful. Great poem!
September 28, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Thanks DP, you know your comments mean so much to me…I send you much love xxxx
September 28, 2010 at 4:23 am
dynamic, and beautiful!
love your talent ….
way to go!
September 28, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Thanbks Ji, and we rock at Potluck!!! I am so proud of it….thanks for everything dear sweetheart!!
September 28, 2010 at 4:40 am
very cool! love the imagery– you two work well together! and how ever do you do that image?
my potluck offering is here: http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/week-68/
September 28, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Photoshop does wonders my friend…happy you enjoyed…it was so much fun working with Tracy and look forward to do it again!! He is so very talented!! Hugs xx
September 28, 2010 at 4:48 am
Can’t write – can’t read – Libby’s gone. My sweet constant friend died today. No more pain or aching bones for her – just a huge lump of sadness here with me – held by the comfort that she’s free
September 28, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I send you love my dear Cindy…and share your pain more than you will ever know! Wish I could just give you a hug xxx Much love dear one xxx
September 28, 2010 at 6:14 am
Gee.. many a soul have given up their lives, waiting…
And that feeling has been brought out beautifully here, Amanda…
You and Tracy have done a lovely piece together!! hehhe… kinda reminded me of our piece on the potluck page 🙂
Me loviez the dual poetry idea!!
Great going, you both!!!
September 28, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Me loviez the dual too, was so much fun with you too…and I did exactly the same with Tracy…I wrote my lines and he filled it in until we were happy!! Would love to do it again with you Kavz…together we ROCK!!! Me loviezzz you xxxx
September 28, 2010 at 6:16 am
this is pretty epic amanda…i like th break line of ‘listen’ give it weight…cool that this came out of a collaboration as well…tight write..
September 28, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Thanks Brian, I am learning from the Master Tracy!! It was so much fun and glad you liked the read. Take care my friend xx
September 28, 2010 at 7:31 am
Wonderful collaboration. The image is spectacular.
September 28, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Thanks my friend, always appreciate you here, from after Wednesday I will have more time to visit…sorry for my absence…been working on a deadline project. Sending you loads of love xx
September 28, 2010 at 10:05 am
Such crisp, sharp images. I like the use of the word “listen”…it just stopped me in my tracks as I was reading. Then I read even closer. Great job!
September 28, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Thanks my friend, always kind comments and thanks for the read. Much love always xxx
September 28, 2010 at 10:12 am
Beautiful this tales flows so nicely I just loved it!
September 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Thanks Amanda, glad you liked the read…was so much fun writing together with Tracy! xx
September 28, 2010 at 10:38 am
This is my first visit and what a treat it is. Thank you for the sensory stimuli and the introspection. It’s a lovely combination.
September 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm
What a nice warm compliment!! Thanks so much for the visit and hope you have a fun time reading 🙂 xxx
September 28, 2010 at 10:51 am
Got to love these poet challenges…always produce good stuff, and this one is definitely an example! Strong imagery, with a good flow. Well written!
September 28, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Thanks so much Chris, always wonderful to have you here, so much fun to write with Tracy!! Glad you liked the read!! xx
September 28, 2010 at 11:28 am
I loove this, Amanda! Great imageries, concise diction, and the music fits perfectly.
Great job, dear 🙂 Mwaah xox
September 28, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Thanks Imagina, and plenty Mwaaahhh’ssss right back at you 🙂 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 12:19 pm
That image definitely sets the mood for your words…vivid piece.
September 28, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Working with Tracy! You are so lucky! he is the best, and so are you! Such love and truth exude from you…and I’ve only connected with you through a key board!
Thisis beautiful…I went to that place and feel my heart now that I am back (does that make sense?)
The horse! wow!
loving you from kentucky,
annie
September 29, 2010 at 10:01 am
Annie, I so agree with you, it is the best working with Tracy…I feel exactly the same about your work, I am so happy to have met you in this virtual world….thank so much for being here…and I send you loads of love from Australia girlfriend xxxxx
September 29, 2010 at 6:06 am
Beautiful poem!
loveNlight
Gabi
September 29, 2010 at 10:12 am
Thanks Gabi, wonderful to see you here, your support means a lot to me. Have a great day my friend xx
September 30, 2010 at 12:26 am
sorrow was painted with perfection. beautiful.
September 30, 2010 at 1:14 pm
And your comments to me are always perfection!! Sending you love dear one xx
September 30, 2010 at 12:38 am
very haunting, this… beautiful. and the image is entrancing as well 🙂
September 30, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Thanks dear one, love having you here, your comments always makes me happy!! Hugs x
September 30, 2010 at 12:55 am
I was moved to tears. Enough said.
JP
September 30, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Thanks friend…it warms my heart x
September 30, 2010 at 1:49 am
Captivating, phenomenal imagery!!
September 30, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Mwah xx
October 4, 2010 at 3:56 am
Love this hauntingly beautiful writing!!!! Such wonderful work dear friend, as always! 🙂
October 4, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Thanks April, love seeing you here…big hugs always xxx
October 5, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Just as good the second time around. Test of a poem: do you like reading it over.
Yes! 🙂
Thanks for linking it to potluck. Hugs!xx
October 6, 2010 at 3:03 pm
And you get many hugs for this 🙂 🙂 🙂