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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Faded roses, broken vase, Children crying, tear stained face, Twenty-two, is it too late? Ever will this pain abate? All I wanted, love inside, Love that was, has long since died, Winter's breath chills to the bone, Ever will I be alone? Once was young, but now grown up, Sitting here with empty cup, Haven't smiled since I know when, Ever will I laugh again? Cries for help that no one hears, As I drown in one's own fears, Sink no longer, ship's aground, Ever will my life be found? Shuttered windows, locked front door, Children play on unswept floor, In my head, the silence screams, Evermore the broken dreams? Faded roses, hate this place, Forevermore, a broken vase. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 01-21-2000).] |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Mike, I wish I had the answers to your questions, but alas I do not. Very beautiful poem though, heartbreaking, touching, deep, wonderful!! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A sad lot for so many, I'm sure. I guess change only comes when you are ready to take the steps necessary. Well done, Mike! Denise |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
With desire like that, fear not, Mike! Nice poem! Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Faded roses, broken vase youth is still on tear-stained face children laugh on unswept floor flowers growing out the door Opening on garden's space a bud of red has made a place and on the counter is a glass that could contain this rose that lasts Faded roses, broken vase I'm not alone my children grace each and every moment dear with sounds of love throughout the year Faded roses, such a waste forevermore is not this place. Sorry about this long verse that you inspired in me--Your poem made me so sad and I know that the fix isn't as easy as that. You are versatile. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you all for the comments. I sentenced a young mother of three for cocaine possession today. She pretty much had hitten rock bottom. At twenty-two, she doesn't have much of life facing her unless she makes some major changes. Hopefully she will, if not for her sake, her childrens. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike- This is symbolically sad. Truth be known ... vision the children when they are grown. ~Faded Rose blooms no more Try as I might I can't recall a time her memory doesn't steal my night ~Faded Rose life is gone no more will you be coming home Saddened petals prickly thorn from the vase now is torn ~Faded Rose merely a shade of what my mother used to be don't send flowers to remind me she's faded from my memory ~Faded Rose ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
I like your poem very much,Mike.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mike, your response gave me much insight into what you do. I will continue to watch for more postings from you. And I will go back and find the ones you've already composed... Thanks. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
So sad Mike...so very sad..exellently done. *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is so sad Mike and somehow it are always the children suffering. Loved the way you put it into words. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Mike...this was very sad and touching. I can't imagine the things you see everyday and I don't envy you that at all  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you all so much for the comments. Especially Marge and Martie for the wonderful poetic responses. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Now this one gave me chills....awesome ... jus stopped by while working on compiling some of my own for a book....glad I found this !!! |
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