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the coming storm

the storm, the storm is coming. rolling, loud thunder claps a griz- ly roar. torrent shroud

shedding the sky. harsh bolts of light strike the lands beyond the marsh. the blue that we see

is devoured by shade, which blankets us as the winds do try, breaking the walls, thus

coming into our homes, and making it their play thing, to sour, our night as we sit

hobbled together closely, we never give in if whether weather should ever

take a turn for the worst, we stand with glee.

-Roerich

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Lost within a foreign snow carving out the land of old a name my own to stand out bold and see that future men will know that while the arctic wind did blow the eternal flame in you and I burns too hot to shrink and die. It melts the ice and calls the sun to herald that the fight is won. and cast our lives in brilliant sky.

-Roerich

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Dreams of a shore.

Wistful whippoorwills wander within wild wind Dancing in the lofty heights, bound unto the shore sapphire skies set on the sea, eternally they blend. and untouched sands, meet her waves to hear her mighty roar.

Upon a hill, before the shore there sits an age old tree Whose tremendous arms bend and reach high into the sky on which many fruits will ripen and roll into the sea As days to weeks and months and years will simply pass by.

The field of green on which it stands, flows as far as sight can go. The winding wind, whips and whorls, the blades are merging waves That crash into the bushes painted purple and yellow. Where fire flies illuminate their tiny dark enclaves.

I see it when I close my eyes, and darkness mends the seam I hope to see it someday soon, the shore of which I dream.

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Ode to my mirror

A one to one reflection is what you always show I fear fates ill direction when that's no longer so

to see my other waiting when I've yet to fall in order his eyes follow as I flee

I feel my heart is racing What's behind the silver border I shan't dare wish to see.

-Roerich

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Moonbeams

Moonbeams dance upon the land Meekly shedding off the dark. Magically they cast their light Miming dreams within the heart. Marking nights sweet embrace, and Mellow calls we swoon, sadly though Morning always seems to come too soon.

-Roerich

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Stained glass spire

Deep beyond the mists of old within a tangle, inky mire. Brilliant as the sun itself, stands a crystal, dayglow spire.

from the source corruption spreads it's reach encased by runes of stone All life within becomes stained glass. Now only these foul creatures roam.

A lofty staircase lines the walls That spirals to the sky. The pathway leads a single door, Where one must fortify.

Through the door there stands a mirror, your dreams are where it leads. To travel is a heafty price, your soul is what it needs.

Those weak of will, will pay of course. They will not live in strife. Though deep below an evil waits, that yearns your very life.

On antipode beneath this mirror, a wicked heart of glass. Which takes the soul and beats once more, and spreads its curse enmasse.

To break this curse, you break the heart. The mirror opens the pass. To slay the heart your one true goal, or all will turn to glass.

-Roerich

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Carry Onward Soldier

Carry onward soldier, the forest will not wait, to halt your journey now is to seal your very fate. The days grow cold, but the warmth you seek is just ahead. Carry onward soldier.

Bramble bunches stick and snare to hold you to your spot. Though power through, rip and tear with everything you've got. You must push forward to your reward. Carry onward soldier.

Mind not the demons in the shade, the forest feeds when you're afraid. Your light will shine so feel no fear Carry onward soldier

The woods grow long, the paths the same, but do not lose your way. The trees may open to a field, upon this very day. Your banner fades, your armor worn but never feel alone. The golden grains you'll see one day, a place you can call home. Carry onward soldier.

-Roerich

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Ode to the Sea

Now the waves begin to break

The wind harsh enough to kill

The cold begins to ache

And you wish it all would still

The ocean knows no fear of man

The waves dare you to brave them

Waiting for a misstep

No share of pluck or elan

Or ship's most foreward stem

Can leave its icy depths

-陈芸

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The Battle

Great stone gates swing open

A herald calls the people to order

All the king's men ride forth

A path to the northern border

The north is shrouded in mist

Strange sights betwixt the trees

More than mortal men

Guards these dark green leaves

Bright penants and clear skies

Accompany the king's legion

Brave men ten thousand strong

To seize that northern region

Up north the trees do sway

Strange voices fill the air

Weaving mists and boughs

With merry woodland flair

Light gleams on armor plate

Gentle breeze begins to cut

Crows and ravens follow soldiers

Awaiting future's glut

Storms follow winds

Trees begin to shake

The forest holds its breath

Until battle's fearsome quake

Soon battle will be joined

Forest free or army bright

No matter who prevails

Crows love a bloody fight

-陈芸

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Rain in the Desert

Cotton floating on a light blue sea

The smell of water on a white hot day

A faint breeze alighting upon a tree

Summer's rains are on the way

A sudden crack of thunder overhead

The roar of rain on parched dirt

The desert's silence well and truly dead

Nature's gift to quench the desert thirst

The storm leaves as it began

Not a sound follows its sharp path

The sun returns to meet the land

The world emerged from its brief bath

The desert rushes to plant its seeds

July flies by at breakneck speed

-陈芸

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The Feldgrau Mountain

The feldgrau mountain, shackled to Earth; caressing Empyrean, secluded within alabastrine wisps. It's shadow paints castle-ton hills, beyond the horizon. The sun-stone summit attires a goldenrod halo dissolving in flawless sapphire skies.

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Lanterns

Spread within the cosmic pond, countless pharos cast their light, guiding home the souls beyond. Eternal flames within our sight; planted firm in boundless might, their flicker shines through dust of yore. Through ageless, timeless voids of night, to lonely, distant, sandy shores; Where centuries of men have fawned the source of where those lights had spawned.

-Roerich

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Road Trip

To see the shining sea, and the sea of amber grain. To watch a single storm dance across the desert plain

To see the sights both near and far, a blood cell within the stream the vessels are our nations roads Adventure is our dream

I take myself the distance and I tag along my friends. The trip may have a final stop but our journey never ends.

-Roerich

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A Trip Cross-Country

Have you seen those azure skies  Or seen the landscape at your feet  Cross a mountain range or two  A destination still unknown 

 Come travel 'tween those stripes and lines  Through cozy narrow city street  Evening shower morning dew  A new adventure all your own 

 Where fate and fortune intertwines  The future waiting yours to greet  The world ready just for you  Unmatched joy for you alone

-陈芸

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New Beginings

The wind is hot, dust grits your teeth Five days march and you still go east Walk so far and you just need sleep Harsh sunrise on a stark new day

Wake up get a smoke and a cup You take the elevator up Think about what you’ll have for sup' Cold sunrise on a bleak new day

Boot up the computer and pray For no lag in the games you play People talk with nothing to say Dark sunrise on a dim new day

A strong wind blows and rough waves smash Dark skies bloom with lightning’s bright crash Yet you stand tall, steady at the mast No sunrise on a bright new day

- 陈芸

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Fresh spring's good tiding

Called far away to foreign lands. Awaiting God to take the rein. Chest bursting with uncertainty I have to face my destiny.

A black moon dancing in the night, Signals to strange ones near and far. The worlds weight bearing on my chest. I need to face my destiny

Many errors mark my journey. I tried so hard to run away, but there is no running from fate I can now face my destiny

The friends I've made along the way Now stand beside me to the end I've come too far, I need to fight and I will face my destiny

-Roerich