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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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EAVESDROPPING I saw them today, they were talking. Though I never heard a word, I didn't have to. Love was evident, glowing. I couldn't see her face, I couldn't see his... but I could feel it, flowing from them. So sweet, so erotic. Both of them so completely enraptured, they never even noticed I was there. But I was there, alone. Merely names on the screen, I could feel the miles separating them. I knew their pain only too well. Their longing, their need. This much I could feel. Love bridging two separate worlds, two separate fates become one. And yet, This much, I have never felt in truth, nor will I ever. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 03-06-2000).] |
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Maya the Brokenhearted Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 66 |
Wonderful, heartbreaking, bittersweet, agonising, terrific... I give this a two thumbs and two big toes UP! *wink* love ya Shall we live to breathe again? Or simply just exsist in this limbo we dare to call life! ~Maya 2/20/00 |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I can only count the times that I've been there Michael, just watching two people in love and knowing it...for once...I wish it were me...*sigh* Big hugs hun!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
So sad, so full of emotion...expect nothing less. Love will always find the way. That sounds so cliche. I can't believe I wrote that...Oh well, wonderful poem, Michael. Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence. -Enigma |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
The future an amazing place can take you from one sphere to another within just a blink. The wandering take step by step never feeling the presense close, when it's really there knocking softly waiting for you to hear. It's silence debilitating to self seems the world has left them alone within the matter of seconds the future can come and go like a leaf blowing in the wind where it stops nobody knows unless they take the time to watch. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
All the world loves lovers... eh?? or not?? hmmmmm...... where do we come up with phrases like that anyway??? |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I am an evesdropper too, and know the story that writes itself in my mind ...love, dissapointment, fear, they are all there to see, but they really come from within. Wonderful poem Michael! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
beautifully painful Michael. I too know this feeling all to well. Someday that will be me, I believe that with all of my being. It will be there for you my friend. When the time is right.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
"Merely names on the screen, I could feel the miles separating them. I knew their pain only too well. Their longing, their need. This much I could feel. Love bridging two separate worlds, two separate fates become one." god how I relate to this one... ...we are separated only by the miles...there is no distance between us... jm ...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. janet marie |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great writing, Michael. But never say never. Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Amazingly perceptive, dear poet. Wonderful. ~ Claire |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ This poem exudes your longing. Trite to say ... it will come ... so I'm trite ! But I'm also right ! Sweetheart, I'm gonna save this one for you to read through a smile down the road ! The ever-optomistic ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A beautiful poem, I felt that you captured the moment perfectly. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Maya, I am so glad you liked the poem. I had quite the inspiration on this one. But you better watch them toes... devina, it's like watching a rose petal fall to the ground in a silent, slow motion. I join you in your *sigh* sonjes, LOL at the cliche...sincerely hope it's true though. Gloria, thank you for the beautiful poem. Indeed, I know I should be "watching" a little closer right about now. L.R. - I don't know whare you came up with that one...there's probably a (don't really want to admit it) truth underneath it though. Martie, you are right - they all come from within. This whole poem was merely emotion drawn from within me at seeing two names on my ICQ list. I never saw the faces - or even knew what they were talking about. For that matter, I never knew they were talking at all. But my heart knew, I could just feel it. Marilyn, you have already been here for me as much as I can allow anyone at this point. I can't say thank you enough. Janet Marie, You are right, miles separate the physical forms. Even still, the emotional separation I feel from the world seems greater than anything you could ever label by distance. I hope that doesn't sound arrogant of me. I know that you probably understand me better than most people here, but it's just simple fact - and one I only bring pain to myself and others in trying to deny. Denise, never have - never will...LOL Marge, you are quite optimistic there, do please save this. I'll hold you to it. Butterflies_dont_cry, welcome to Passions. I have not read anything by you as of yet but I will certainly look. I must say, though, your screen name is beautifully poetic in itself. Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 03-07-2000).] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Michael god you know how to write, I loved this and I am envious of your talent  Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael...I've been there before and know how it feels to be on the outside looking in so to speak. Things will get better, just keep believing that |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, The pain has sharpened your esthetic blade and you have carved out a beautiful poem. Your Friend, Sy |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh, Michael, many things are unknown to us but I see love in your future, my friend. The kind of love you long for. Corinne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
M, you dont ever sound arrogant...only honest of your emotions. I understand both what your saying and feeling...I just wish I knew how to change it...you deserve better...we ALL do... some times "things" are taken away from us before we ever had a chance to learn from them... once again, your words move me. 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. janet marie |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Micheal there is someone for everyone. Your turn will come. Marina |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Michael, I must agree with Local Rebel, the whole world loves lovers..... We love to watch the event unfold, maybe just to capture some of the essense or the energy. Just like you did here, romance voyourism. Great job. Parker |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
Michael, Isn`t that what all of us are doing? I mean any time that we look into the heart of another,weather it be through listening or reading,we`re still eavesdropping....RIGHT? Thank you for the read Michael. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ quote: I LOVE it when I'm right !  See reply #11 if you have any questions ! Happy Anniversary, you two ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I followed Marge's link over here Michael, and this is so priceless. Both threads are so special when read apart, but when read in combination ... they tell an amazing and inspirational story. Congratulations again to you both. And "Mystical Marge" ... you're a treasure. Best wishes, /Kit |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Michael, what a delight4me to come across this treasure2nite... I very very very very much enjoyed reading this exquisite poem you wrote... *~coco~* |
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