http://www.online-literature.com/forums/ The largest classic literature discussion forum on the Internet. Read Write Teach Share. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:17:36 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.online-literature.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.online-literature.com/forums/ http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75507-The-Enemy-Within&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:31 GMT THE ENEMY WITHIN. Chapter 1: Betrayal is an ugly word, but the act even more so. ... THE ENEMY WITHIN.

Chapter 1:

Betrayal is an ugly word, but the act even more so.

Likewise, darkness in motive and deed is never more defined than when it is set in an arena of beauty and light. Such a setting is Catalonia in north east Spain, up against the Pyrenees that divides it from France’s epicene civilization and her music hall statesmanship. In this region, the Empordà, t ]]> Short Story Sharing MANICHAEAN http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75507-The-Enemy-Within http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75506-The-Early-Bird-Is-A-Fool&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:54:41 GMT The morning's breeze woke me
along with chords of early-birds,
all of which
are fools like me.

They sing “You're imperfect
and will always be.

You're caught in houses
of barbed-wire trees
from which you're falling
and hanging yourself.

The future is now
unless we die,
and if we die
at least we tried.”

Even fools can be great. ]]> Personal Poetry Revolte http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75506-The-Early-Bird-Is-A-Fool http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75505-Freo-Markets&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:11 GMT The iron gates of the market open and freshly netted fish suck in their fate on iced benches. ... The iron gates of the market open
and freshly netted fish
suck in their fate on iced benches.

Lovely whiting. Come and get your whiting.

Crystals and dream catchers
dangle and snare us in their webs
while local art is framed against
crumbling sandstone walls.

Zara knows your future through the cards.

A local busker sings
'You can't always get what you want'
as ]]> Personal Poetry Delta40 http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75505-Freo-Markets http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75504-This-is-me-a-new-member&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:51:09 GMT Hello Everyone, My name is Deepak Kundu. I am joining this forum to further my interest in... Hello Everyone,

My name is Deepak Kundu. I am joining this forum to further my interest in literature and discover more things with the awesome literature community that is present here. I love reading classics - from Alexandre Dumas to Miguel de Cervantes. Further I am a webmaster at my related hobby site loveaquote dot com. I do mantain a small quotes collection from the books that I read. Yo ]]> Introductions brahmadpk http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75504-This-is-me-a-new-member http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75503-Burgandy-Room&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:50 GMT In my burgandy room with velvet curtains and pillows of silk near the underground... In my burgandy room
with velvet curtains
and pillows of silk
near the underground railway,
gaping lions with flaring manes
and claws of iron
keep out all
with any hope of reprieve
from eternity.

Bright ladies of the night
reflected in silver moonlight
are my constant companions.

I want none of your world
of fear, deception and st ]]> Personal Poetry Jassy Melson http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75503-Burgandy-Room http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75502-The-Indifferent-Sun&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:31:56 GMT After the centuries, the sun Behind the green willow trees On the bank of a running brook... After the centuries, the sun
Behind the green willow trees
On the bank of a running brook
Appeared before me

The thick green leaves
Cast the shadow on me
And didn’t allow the sun
To shine over me

Moving away fast, the sun
Didn’t cast a single ray
On my desperate and thirsty hopes
In case I would become gay

While running after the sun
On the drops of dew
Slipped down I while on ]]> Poems, Poets, and Poetry Showkat http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75502-The-Indifferent-Sun http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75501-On-Poetry-Spirituality-and-Personal-Growth&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:28:02 GMT Three shoppers stand beneath a neon sign saying, “Ye Olde Healthe Foode Shoppe” “I believe in... Three shoppers stand beneath a neon sign saying, “Ye Olde Healthe Foode Shoppe”

“I believe in spirituality,” says the first. “Not the shopworn, trite spirituality of traditional religion, but a deeply personal spirituality.”

“I believe in poetry,” says the second. “Not poetry that rhymes, of course, but avant-guarde language poet – the poetry of the soul.”

“I believe in personal grow ]]> Poems, Poets, and Poetry Ecurb http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75501-On-Poetry-Spirituality-and-Personal-Growth http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75500-Outlines-do-any-of-you-use-outlines-Outline-to-Heart-Full-of-Soul&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:54:30 GMT I rediscovered this outline this morning.

How many of you out there use outlines?

I've never continued the idea, but looking back at this, I see it has my pre-occupations with nostalgia, music, and the sixties, a pivotal period in my life, and a tendency to people my stories with well-know iconic figures.

Maybe I'll finish it some day, but not today! I have to work on Two Horses for a K ]]> General Writing Steven Hunley http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75500-Outlines-do-any-of-you-use-outlines-Outline-to-Heart-Full-of-Soul http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75499-A-new-platform-for-collaborative-writing!&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:48:20 GMT A revolution in Art Making is here! INKCLIQ is the next generation of creating art, connecting... A revolution in Art Making is here!

INKCLIQ is the next generation of creating art, connecting artists from around the world to tell a new kind of story.
Want to be a pioneer and try it first?
Sign up for our free beta - www.inkcliq.com. ]]> General Writing INKCLIQ http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75499-A-new-platform-for-collaborative-writing! http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75498-After-the-Rain&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:28:47 GMT Airy-cistern reserves now spent Each billowing mast folds its tent Helios hurls his flaming... Airy-cistern reserves now spent
Each billowing mast folds its tent
Helios hurls his flaming trident
Through singed porthole a flittering glint
Fiery sparks stream through each stent
Refracted waves into mercurial columns bent
Misty water colors shroud each, gilded vent
Burnt orange truffles, golden ridges resplendent





Apprenticed to Love


Apprenticed to enamoring aviary, Love's cerebral chord ]]> Personal Poetry virtuoso http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75498-After-the-Rain http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75497-Introduction-to-Applied-Linguistics-Structure-of-the-English-Language&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:50:30 GMT I am currently on my second year in college and Introduction to Applied Linguistics,and Structure... I am currently on my second year in college and Introduction to Applied Linguistics,and Structure of the English Language are two of my major subjects and to be honest I have trouble with them. So any ideas or help about those? Thank you :):aureola: ]]> General Literature XaSp18 http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75497-Introduction-to-Applied-Linguistics-Structure-of-the-English-Language http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75496-Scopes-of-Linguistics-!-HELP!&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:12 GMT I found a "scope of linguistics" in the net and it covers the overview of the entire subject area while the one that found on the book is a lot more complicated that my brain is literally bleeding . Any help out there? Thank you :) ]]> General Chat XaSp18 http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75496-Scopes-of-Linguistics-!-HELP! http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75495-the-vow-of-silence&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:27:44 GMT a wholesome penance or a punishing tenant? any views most welcome :) a wholesome penance or a punishing tenant?

any views most welcome :) ]]> Religious Texts cacian http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75495-the-vow-of-silence http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75494-On-the-Road-by-Jack-Kerouac&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:29:02 GMT At one point, there are two friends, Dean and Carlo, who have a ritual of sitting in a bed facing... At one point, there are two friends, Dean and Carlo, who have a ritual of sitting in a bed facing each other, legs crossed. they take benzos, and speak to each other directly and 100% truthfully. they would recall any interactions they had with each other since their last time doing this, and discuss things that puzzled them about each other, decisions each other had made, etc.

Excerpt:

[IND ]]> General Literature hypatia_ http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75494-On-the-Road-by-Jack-Kerouac http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75493-Aphorism-103-Let-each-keep-up-his-Dignity&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:10:26 GMT Aphorism #103 Let each keep up his Dignity. Let each deed of a man in its degree, though he be... Aphorism #103 Let each keep up his Dignity.

Let each deed of a man in its degree, though he be not a king, be worthy of a prince, and let his action be princely within due limits. Sublime in action, lofty in thought, in all things like a king, at least in merit if not in might. For true kingship lies in spotless rectitude, and he need not envy greatness who can serve as a model of it. Especially ]]> Admin http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?75493-Aphorism-103-Let-each-keep-up-his-Dignity