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Master
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since 1999-08-18
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Boston, MA

0 posted 2000-08-07 08:10 PM


Two steps ‘til sunrise... closer, warmer!
The twilight fades into the light.
Her sleepless phantom, tender murmur
Keeps me awake. Before my sight,
She heaves and casts her pale shadows
Against the walls. In black and white,
Survives my memory and shatters
My dreams of peace with sad delight.

O, gentle phantom, rest a while!
The heartbeat skips within my breast.
O, soothe me, calm me, and beguile
The conscious feeling of unrest.
O, grant me peace! Alone and lonely,
I seek in you my home, my nest.
In silence, lay beside me calmly
And rest your head upon my chest.




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http://cafepoetry.com/stage1/andrey_kneller.htm#My%20Hamlet


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serenity blaze
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1 posted 2000-08-07 08:56 PM


I have missed you, Master.  And this poem is exactly why...gawd, you're good...Welcome back!!!
Master
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2 posted 2000-08-07 10:55 PM


Thanks it's good to be back!
Meadowmuse
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3 posted 2000-08-08 12:25 PM


This is an absolutely captivating verse...your eloquence is quite striking.

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


Marge Tindal
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4 posted 2000-08-08 07:36 AM


Master~
Thoroughly enjoyable.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Kevin
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5 posted 2000-08-08 09:39 AM


Hey stranger,
back with a fury =)
worthy of poe himself

Master
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6 posted 2000-08-08 03:01 PM


Thank you everyone, it's good to be back!
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