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Of Pipers and Men
by Jon Willey
Friday, July 31, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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Beware their haunting melodies lure from earth's every corner.


A coalition ofpeaceful men
nobles serving hope's every venue
vainly search the plains of mankind
arcing multi-hued rays they seek
compassion imbued with love, peace
exposing themselves to grave peril
in their timeless opposition to acts
of shameless inhumanity and strife
all manner of ordinary, moral folk
have known since dawn's sweep of greed
lusting throughout the whole of mankind
pipers and thieves, tra-la tra-la, tra-le tra-le
with calls to glory they entice weak souls
those to be imprisoned by the phantoms

of guilt, lurid deceptions, remorse
listen, listen to the fife melodiously calling
you ever nearer the door of doom
your soul, the mighty toll its piper exacts
seek open council with the coalition

of peaceful men, tra-la tra-la, tra-le tra-le









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Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 8/10/2009
Many writeres dance to the tune of the mighty pen in a variety of thoughts and ideas, consepts and visions, opening their souls to exposure of many elements......M.. Good write!
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/3/2009
The pipes, the pipes, O, the pipes! Such a thrilling write, Jon, that stirs the blood - well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 8/2/2009
with calls to glory they entice weak souls
those to be imprisoned

Your poem is an indictment of humanity; it is an open book to its folly. Thank you, Jon. Love and peace,

Regis
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 8/2/2009
A haunting dirge to call forth the weak and unsure to follow mindlessly...brilliant writing, Jon Michael
Peace and love, Carole~
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 8/1/2009
We are easy followers of men. So often to our death and shame. Thanks for reminding us.

Ron
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/1/2009
How true, Jon Michael, it's all a song and dance , isn't it?
You show us both the beauty and the beast of it all, Splendid write!

ET
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 8/1/2009
John I saved this one consider it a compliment to such an all out effort, the poem reads like a rose opening it's pedals to the morning sun, and the mockingbird singing trallaalllalallala indeed.
You have reached in deep, and brought much wisdom, as your colourful words climb like a vine to reach the summit.
Bless You! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Michelle Mead 7/31/2009
This brought memories for me of some of the warnings (unheeded) in the briliant poems of the WW1 poets, finely written, it shows your obvious skill and knowledge- I always know when I read you that it will be great writing without fail.
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 7/31/2009
Yes, the sound of the fife will conjure up many feeling both old and new in times of struggle and strife. Your words I find haunting for the message they carry....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by John Flanagan 7/31/2009
Jon,
'...a pibroch sad to play'...maybe it's just my reading but I find this unsettling and haunting and the more than once use of tra-la, tra-la, ironic; that's no reflection on the skill of delivery and the excellent images, in fact it's your great ability to draw response from the reader, a response that I think matters. Gene's right, this is warning.

John
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 7/31/2009
...there really are no sounds like it..almost haunting in their beauty...and always sing a story..it is no wonder.
Love and Peace
Christine
Reviewed by Romantic Poetess Victoria L. McColley 7/31/2009
and in these haunting presences; carriers of "Of Pipers and Men" the voice of equisite expression etches upon our soul to hear the feelings of emotionality...Your Words Jon, are so very moving!!
This poetic offering is felt....
Peace, Love & Inspirations
Vickie
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 7/31/2009
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace 7/31/2009
Oh my...I love the pipes as well... sure does do something to me when I hear them...well done as always sweet Jon....Hugsss,much love to you ....Keep smiling OK..sighhh
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 7/31/2009
Thanks for the warning, Jon. I'm captivated by your lines
to the point that I may well march off with the next piper who
invades my neighborhood...tra-la tra-la, tra-le tra-le. This
is music to my ears, my friend. -gene.
Reviewed by George Carroll 7/31/2009
They do raise your spirits as you see them walk by and the pipes sound is with you so long.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 7/31/2009
I love dearly the pipes and when I hear them their is a haunting feeling or sometimes a feeling that it is a call to arms...

fee
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