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Michael
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since 1999-08-13
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0 posted 1999-09-25 01:14 AM


It must be 2:00 a.m. in Memphis,
Seems it's always midnight ‘round here.
The chilling breeze an empty kiss
On another night alone, I fear.
The wind carries your name away,
A whisper of my heart crying.
I give you all I can everyday,
But tonight, my soul is dying.

Got your letter from the mail box,
Your photo on my desk in a frame.
And every night we have our talks,
But I've never heard you say my name.
Still girl, I know you're missing me,
As I lie here missing you.
But until we can touch our destiny,
Just remember this much is true.

There's two-thousand miles of blacktop,
Stretching out between you and me.
Two time zones that never stop
Stealing our eternity.
Two children each, and two long pasts,
We're too tied down, maybe that's true.
But two thousand miles of blacktop,
Could never keep me from loving you.

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Michael Anderson


And so, being young and dipt in folly
I fell in love with melancholy,
But dreams - of those who dream as I,
Aspiringly, are damned, and die:


EAP



[This message has been edited by Michael (edited 09-25-1999).]

© Copyright 1999 Michael Anderson - All Rights Reserved
Systematic Decay
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since 1999-09-15
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That place with padded walls and funny people in white.........
1 posted 1999-09-25 01:19 AM


That's so sad....I hope you two get back together someday

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"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."
-Billy Corgan-

Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
2 posted 1999-09-25 01:25 AM


Well worded Mr. Michael.
Sitting here alone tonight, pondering what "she" is doing, I feel the same. No children, no ties, yet the boundaries of distance still keep us apart. At least, you only have two thousand miles...
I think you must be peeking Michael, for you keep drawing forth words from my soul.

poetFemmeFatale
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since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646
Arkansas
3 posted 1999-09-25 01:51 AM


Oh Michael...I hope it's ok for me to get "mushy" in here with you ! People, if you have "weak" stomachs, you might want to leave now!!! LOL

Seriously baby, you don't know how much this means to me...I love it that I inspire such beauty and emotion from your pen...although sad, this piece is probably one of my many favorites of yours...it rings so true, our situation now. 2000 miles, although far, you touch an intimate place in my soul everynight when we talk...I have never had a man reach down so deep into me and bring forth song from my spirit like you do. You have a gift...we are truly kindred spirits, and I will cherish every single precious moment I have you in my life......Thank you for believing in me and my love.

**** Forever your Lady......FemmeFatale

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I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale



DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396

4 posted 1999-09-25 02:11 AM


Michael you and your chosen provide a voyeur such as myself with an unending stream of not-so-guilty pleasures. Keep on writing for your love, as I do for my own.

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Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©


Beki
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since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569
Newport Beach, CA, USA
5 posted 1999-09-25 02:46 AM


Sigh............what else can I say?
RainbowGirl
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since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023
United Kingdom
6 posted 1999-09-25 03:55 AM


Michael: You know it is only miles that separates you both...but the love shared between you is that of two hearts touching...you can't get closer than that!

HUGS

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.


Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
7 posted 1999-09-25 05:17 AM


Beautiful tribute to your absent lady Michael, it truly is..

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A hero is a man who does what he can.
~Isis~
(The Fragile Rose)



johnt300
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since 1999-09-12
Posts 214
san diego, ca.
8 posted 1999-09-25 06:01 AM


Beautiful!!!
Tyson

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
9 posted 1999-09-25 08:18 AM


Michael I could have written this except to add about 636 miles onto the distance. Beautifully written and I know how you and Poet feel.

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Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints in our heart and we are never ever the same.

Thank you all for leaving footprints!!

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
10 posted 1999-09-25 08:48 AM


Michael,
At the moment we are in similar circumstance
and I can appreciate your poem. Always enjoy your poetry.

Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA
11 posted 1999-09-25 09:34 AM


This is beautiful Michael. Makes me feel sad for the two of you, unable to be together. But I love how you ended it.

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Work like you don't need the money, love like it's never going to hurt, dance like nobody's watching.

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JennyLee
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since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461
Northwestern, NJ.
12 posted 1999-09-25 01:50 PM


Micheal....so poignant and full of love.
Miles can only seperate bodies not hearts!!

Jenny

Alicat
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since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094
Coastal Texas
13 posted 1999-09-25 03:44 PM


Michael...it's good to see I'm not alone in this predicament. Two time zones, and 2500 miles of interstate travel before I will reach my final destination. There I know love awaits and the futuristic spyder spins a web for two. Congratulations, Michael, and your find, and when you get there, make sure the shutters and blinds shutter and blind...let those voyeurs look elsewhere, and may the cybersexuals stay online.


Alicat the oft smitten kilted kitty

PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon
14 posted 1999-09-25 05:47 PM


This is so incredibly beautiful and Femme's reply was equally as touching. It makes me wish I could wave a magic wand and put you two at each other's side.

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What you hid from your parents as kids, you will hide from your kids as parents. ~Cletus T Judd~



Starith
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since 1999-08-18
Posts 176
Leesburg, FL USA
15 posted 1999-09-25 07:17 PM


Michael...another beautiful piece as always.

I am jumping up and down for you two...I hope that one day soon you can get together. It makes my heart so happy to see all the love flying around in this place. I must agree with a posted reply I read from Caroline...I too wish I could get you all together in one place and see what the out come might be.

You guys always keep me smiling!

Star

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We are only truly apperciated after we are no more!


Deb Lynne
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 180
Where blue skies meet blue ocean
16 posted 1999-09-25 08:32 PM


Love on the internet
Someone stole your heart
It's only a highway
That keeps you two apart
Love knows no boundaries
To be near the one you love
Look how it came to us
Straight from God above!

Many happy moments for two beautiful people.

graham
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since 1999-07-31
Posts 60
South Yorkshire, England
17 posted 1999-09-25 08:34 PM


Love can't be measured in miles...
..don't forget that Michael!

Nice work!
I relate!

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I always wanted an edible canoe
but you can't have your kayak and eat it too!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
18 posted 1999-09-25 08:53 PM


Ok pFF, running to the bathroom, nah, j/k.
Very nicely done Michael. Hope you guys can get together soon!

Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
19 posted 1999-09-25 10:23 PM


Well, I have gone from disdain at PFF standing you up, to curiosity as to what would happen next, until I have arrived at pure captivation of this entire epic. I would almost hate to see the two of you get together and put an end to the wonderful poetry it has created although, now that I think of it, what great poetry THAT would produce! Either way we, the avid readers, cannot lose! Keep it up, Michael.

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Great minds discuss ideals. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.



Tisha
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since 1999-09-11
Posts 12
Weedsport, NY
20 posted 1999-09-26 08:04 AM


WOW!! Your words make me think of the night and days I spend longing for my Dean. 2800 miles separate us right now, but Dean also reaches deep into my soul and has totally captivated my heart. Each night as we calculate 3 time zones, I long to feel his arms embrace me and his lips ravish my body. Sorry for the mush, but my heart and being must follow the path I has been set on, not too much longer and these two vibrant people will be together, I hope your paths bring you to the same ending. With love and hope, Tisha
Mary
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since 1999-09-23
Posts 38
Delaware, Ohio, USA
21 posted 1999-09-27 03:22 PM


Beautifully done Micheal. I know exactly how you feel...I wish you too the best of luck!!
Severn
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since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

22 posted 1999-09-27 06:34 PM


MY GOD! This is so heart-wrenching, I nearly cried. I understand, as well you know, Michael and PFF. Keep dreaming - dreams you really want will come true.
Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
23 posted 1999-09-27 07:02 PM


I, as everybody else here, am absolutely captivated by this wonderful love affair carried out with some of the most beautiful poems I have ever read. sigh........

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
24 posted 2004-04-18 02:30 PM


wonderful, beautiful...so heartfelt
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