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Holding On
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Holding On |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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HOLDING ON Why must one question where I'm going? Or question where I'm coming from? If destination I'm not knowing, To darkened past must I succumb? What truths I hold deep to my heart, Why must others yet misperceive? Who dares to think in whole, in part, That love in me I misconcieve? Who challenges the wall of virtue I bold upon stake my belief? Who dares deface me as untrue To be the cause of my own grief. Shall I lay back to drown on sorrow, That love may meet heroic death. Or stand firm to save our tomorrow, From deception upon thy breath? That I may look for brighter skies With the storm ‘er encircling me. For who there has heard my stifling cries? Who there has helped to set me free? Certainly not you who lay in judgement After the fact, dealing your blow. Don't question my love, my testament, To hold on, sometimes you must let go. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 02-22-2000).] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Very touching Michael, and I love the last stanza! |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Michael- your last line says it all m'friend!!! And as always your talent shines through your pain...showing a whole new understanding on your part!!! Just remember sweetie, that things always happen for a reason...and I hope your doing well!!! You are and always will be in my prayers!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A man of very strong principles is evident in this poem, not to mention his talent. Well written, Michael Liz |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
The last line of this speaks my own heart. We have all at one time known pain, to let go is to truely know love. The question I have is how do we accompish that? For in letting go of the dreams we also to let go of the pain. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
"What truths I hold deep in my heart, Why must others yet misperceive. Who dares think in whole or in part, That love in me I misconcieve?" ********* Certainly not you who lay in judgement After the fact, dealing your blow. Don't question my love, my testament, To hold on, sometimes you must let go. poetic perfection...this is one of my most favs of yours. take care,janet marie ...every moment of every day... your still with me in every way. every poem and song... every rhyme and verse... your still here...like a beautiful curse. your my inspiration, your my fire... your words fill me with poetic desire. Every moment of every day... your still with me in every way. Janet Marie *I miss you baby... I love you, always.* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, A poem only your talent could put to word. Excellent. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael~ this is great! Your writting is amazing, the depth you show,the feelings you convey. Really, I wish I could write half as good as you do.  -SEA |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
All I can say is fantastic writing, expression, and form. The strength of your conviction really comes through. Our personal taste and feelings cannot be guessed by another. |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
Shall I lay back to drown on sorrow, That love may meet heroic death. Or stand firm to save our tomorrow, From deception upon thy breath? ******************** If I had to pick a fav. part it would be that. It's kind of like "to be or not to be" Excellent job! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WOW! The last line really packs it home. You've two outstanding poems today! Way to go. Not that all of yours aren't outstanding though  Your talent always shines, through happiness, sadness, or whatever it may be. Excellent! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Hold on to your talent .. it shines ! 'For who there has heard my stifling cries? Who there has helped to set me free?' You already know the answer, Michael. God and your friends have heard. God has set you free. Your friends have joined you in love and comfort. Wonderful, just wonderful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Michael, I'm not going to say that I see you are healing, I'm not going to say it's wonderful to see you coming 'round, I'm not going to say that there's a lightening in your words, but I am going to say, hurray! Corinne |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh my, oh my...poignant, intense, and so, so, sad... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Devina, Yeah - things do surely happen for a reason. To call this a learning experiance would be a dire understatement. Just glad there's an element of forgiveness in the air finally. Just glad to be able to smile... Marilyn, you are wise beyond my understanding. Still, I feel in letting go of dreams we give birth to hope. If I know anything, I know nothing is etched in stone on either side of this slate. I won't try to guess at what the future holds - but I do know it holds nothing for those dwelling in the past. a sandgrain, you read the messagfe loud and clear. No, they cannot. Marge, Yes, I know the answer. I can't thank God or Passions enough for the strength and hope they have given me. Everyone else who replied, my sincerest thanks. Michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
"To hold on you must let go"....smiles, now you got the idea my friend. You are going to be just fine |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Michael - excellent words, with strength, and courage I think - it is hard to learn from our experiences yet learn we must. K< !signature-->'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath [This message has been edited by Severn (edited 02-23-2000).] |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Michael, my thoughts are with you, beautiful poem. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fabulous poem, Michael! Denise |
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jbowie Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 135BANGOR (that OR) ME |
michael, I have not been with you guys long, but I feel that this poem has more depth in meaning and shows your ability as a writer more than any single poem I have yet to see posted. Good god you have some strong lined and conveyed emotion/frustration. Sorry that I have not an adequate description of how good I think this is. A real man kisses his children goodnight |
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