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Post by Hans Lemurson on Jan 10, 2006 0:12:59 GMT -5
This poem is the Vampire's Nocturne from the musical Nosferatu. The lyrics (and consequently this poem) were written by Dana Gioia, who is my Dad's favorite poet, and currently the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Coincidentally, the composer of the music was formerly the choir-director for my church.
Vampire's Nocturne from Nosferatu 2001
I am the image that darkens your glass, The shadow that falls wherever you pass. I am the dream you cannot forget, The face you remember without having met.
I am the truth that must not be spoken, The midnight vow that cannot be broken. I am the bell that tolls out the hours. I am the fire that warms and devours.
I am the hunger that you have denied, The ache of desire piercing your side. I am the sin you have never confessed, The forbidden hand caressing your breast.
You've heard me inside you speak in your dreams, Sigh in the ocean, whisper in streams. I am the future you crave and you fear. You know what I bring. Now I am here.
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Post by dietspam16 on Jan 10, 2006 17:09:08 GMT -5
Yay! And I've been knee deep in vampire books. I finished the second book in Anne rice's colection last night
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Post by Arachis on Jan 10, 2006 22:13:04 GMT -5
Yeah... lets hope that the vampire books youre reading arent like the one you pulled out of the shelves last night alex. Although personally I find erotic vampire novels pretty silly.
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Post by Door on Jan 11, 2006 15:07:38 GMT -5
Yay! And I've been knee deep in vampire books. I finished the second book in Anne rice's colection last night OO, I forgot you had those! I have the foruth and the fifith books here(in Scarborough)once you finish the third book. I love Queen of the Damned. Very good novel. Those were really nice lyrics as well, it kinda reminded me of the Phantom of the Opera, with the dreams aspect and such.
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Post by dietspam16 on Jan 12, 2006 0:35:24 GMT -5
I think the fact that Anne Rice writes erotica and occult books is a good indication of some underlying themes in her other books
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