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Maybe Tomorrow
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Maybe Tomorrow |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Maybe Tomorrow I used to blame procrastination For things I'd not gotten around to. Now, looking back on life undone, I see more at work here, it's true. I think of talent(s) I posess - Of all that lies in me unfurled, The passions, the desires, and have to confess I know that I could change the world... ...And think I will, yes, come first light You'll see these passions manifest. In all I say and do, wrong or right, You'll have me at my gleaming best. To build my shrine, day in, day out, Ever adding new feat. and fable, That come one day, there'll be no doubt Of what I could do, or if I was able. And so I lay, wistful in thought, Of glories out there to achieve, While hours pass and Sleep finds me not, Nor grants reason to disbelieve. Till sun greets sky, time having come To change this life been plagued with sorrow. But finally, like a soothing hum, Sleep captures me. Maybe tomorrow... Michael Anderson 8/21/12 Did I waste it? Not so much I couldn't taste it. Bono |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love this Michael. My favourite part is the whole thing, minus both the "if" in the fourth stanza and the "maybe" in the last. Smiles. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A lot of self introspection here, Michael. I do that off and on, it helps me to understand things a lot better. I really liked this poem, the is a glimmer of light throughout it. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, dear Michael, how accurately you render that tremendous ever present feeling of not living up to our potential. Excellent write. Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
An introspective look with a light-hearted feel... I love this!! And I love it more knowing how your pen seeks the dark. This particular subject is one that would have plummeted me into the deep, for when I explore possibilities, I'm usually convinced I would have failed. *S* Hey, it works for continuing the procrastination! LOL |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I can sooooo relate. Excellent write Michael. Ditto on what suthern wrote. Love it. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Being basically an introvert and without much confidence all my life, you can imagine how pegging this piece was. Excellent, my friend. j. |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
I couldn't help but smile at the end...you hit the nail on the head...well done...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A fine flow of thoughts and words to express them...James |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the kind replies. Jwesley, yup... you're not alone, my friend. Ruth, lol... It's not procratination, that would make it my fault in a manner of thinking... Nope, I will forever point the finger at insomnia, and thereby remain blameless.  Michael |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Blameless am I as well! Lol Enjoyed your poem, Ms. E |
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