The Dual Kingdom Poem by Alexander Steen Stewart

The Dual Kingdom

Rating: 5.0


The double sky we live below,
Is ruled in equal parts;
Two thrones, two kings, each sky aglow,
But which one rules our hearts?

Against the West the Sun does set,
The East begins day's dawn
The Sun is praised for all it's might and yet,
Is nothing but a pawn.

Look upon a midnight sky,
And suns in thousands see,
As with ours each one must die.
Their shine will cease to be.

Yet chief amoung each sun and star,
The Moon does claim it's place.
It's gentle light so near, yet far,
Ameliorates our embrace.

But when the Sun reclaims the sky,
Eclipses he all others.
The night abolished we see why,
He's a king amoung his brothers.

His brutish light destroys our dreams,
And calls us to our duty,
To toil untill each mind, it seems,
Longs for dark night's beauty.

So to night's Lord, I pledge my pen,
In hopes he may alight,
Upon my heart, this lover's den,
And bathe us in moonlight.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Joseph Poewhit 24 November 2008

Has that eerie moors and spells of enchantment to it

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Linda Winchell 24 November 2008

I love it! Bravo! You write as if you were an old poet and not that of a young man. Keep on writing, it seems to be what you were designed to do? Ten! Linda across the sea. Say hi to Nessy or me! Had to say that, sorry! LOL

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June Feir-Cruz 25 November 2008

I felt like I was transported in time...truth be known: I love period English movies! ! This one is better than a movie. A '10'. Very lyrical. Wish, I could write like this. All these young geniuses coming out of the woodwork. oh, la la!

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Angel Valdez 25 November 2008

I was reading your poem. And i was brought into this nicely written piece of work. (10/10) Good job. i loved it. Keep going :)

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Carissa Mcbride 25 November 2008

this was a very good poem.. -bleeding keep writing! !

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Lynda Robson 27 November 2008

Poetry can be written in whatever form you wish to write it, let me tell you your poetry is very good, you can delet the message left by Jefferson Carter, I enjoyed reading it, well penned Lynda xx

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Rani Turton 26 November 2008

Carry on! Your writing is good and you've said you're influenced by Donne. I would prefer stanzas too but maybe you have a reason to write in this style which my generation doesn't understand. Stand by the beauty of your words.

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John Weber 26 November 2008

A wonderful celestial dance above our heads, isn't there? I found this poem well crafted in form, diction and function, Sir Alex! Balance proves to be a required element for true love in harmonious order with the devine. This work serves as a warm reminder of such noble notions. Thanks for contributing your sage writing! Warm regards, John.

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Kevin Eaglesfield 25 November 2008

Lovely poem, you romantic thing you.Exactly my cup of tea.Thanks.Kev

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Hugo Sanchez 25 November 2008

it is a delight to read a poem like this, very well done.

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Alexander Steen Stewart

Alexander Steen Stewart

Falkirk, Central Scotland
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