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This is My Last Poem
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This is My Last Poem |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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This is My Last Poem by Michael Auguste This poem may be the last I write Convinced each day there'll be no more But then my hand stirs in the night And out the pen the words will pour I do not understand the need That urge that seems to drive me so Each day one poem and sometimes three The stack of them just seems to grow I tell myself the words are gone My days of writing now are done Each day I know I will not write And then another poem's begun I let you peer into my heart And show you things that I'm proud of I sometimes share a memory I very often speak of love This is the last poem I will write I'm sure of it, I know it is About as sure the rising sun Will not place on the day a kiss Come still the hand that it not write Remove the pen and change the mood But if you do I know I'll starve For words I hunger, so like food Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Mike-there are so many times that I have felt like this and I have only been writing a few months. NO WAY is this you last poem and NO WAY must you stop. I for one am begging you not to. You have far too much to offer. This piece is proof of that. Look forward to reading your next post.  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Me too am in the look of your next one...  regards, sudhir |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Mark, Thanks for your wonderful reply and words of encouragement. I honestly do wake and often feel like the last poem I'll write was the one I'd written the day before and am amazed when I find there are yet more words in me...I suppose everyone who writes often feels that way....I hope your day a good one, my friend. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Writers block always casts its shadow sooner or later, but given time the words shine again... |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Michael...your tender heart will always have a poem inside...whether or not you choose to post it for us to read is another question all together...but know this...we will always know your loving heart and the gentle man you are |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"Come still the hand that it not write Remove the pen and change the mood But if you do I know I'll starve For words I hunger, so like food" Michael, we know what this hunger is about...the need to express and be understood, sometimes even appreciated. You could no more stop writing than stop eating, as you say, because poetry is the nourishment of your heart and soul, my friend...you know that I love this one. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Michael, do I know how you feel, friend. This was not long ago for me. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael, I also feel like this, in fact I wrote a piece called how can I not write. (It's never been posted so don't bother looking for it.) You however expressed it so well, by stating that you will never write another poem. This is a wonderful piece and I'm keeping it for my library. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Just to let you know... Your writing brings much enjoyment to me... Words of heart spoken so true... It would not be the same without reading a poem from you... BTW this one you've penned many can relate to... Coco |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sudhir, Thank you...it's always a pleasure to see your name among the replies to my efforts. Victoria, It's not really writer's block, so much at it is not being able to stop the flow of words...thank you Paula, I hope you got my message okay...it's something I rarely do, but I wanted you to see it. Thank you for the sweet comments. Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Michael, I know the feeling and I am always surprised that after 5 yrs I still find things to write about, truth be known I have probably just written the same few themes over and over again, but still the words continue to flow. And I hope that your poetic fountain never runs dry. Wonderful poem, keep sailing those rivers of verse. "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
I do know how you feel. I feel this way all the time, only my problem is that I can't seem to find the RIGHT way to express the words. You are a really good poet, don't ever stop sharing your wonderful words! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I usually quit after some poet rips my work to pieces, after writing a poem about how much I hate critics. Then, I get over it and come back. Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Michael, your title startled me at first. I thought you were leaving us, Whew! A poem to touch the poet heart of everyone at passions who reads it. I could relate to every line Well done, my friend Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--time creeps by each day and I think I need to write a poem...a poem a day keeps the doctor away. Who knows how many tomorrows there are...but the words keep coming...they are my heart. Like Liz, your poem made me think you were leaving, so glad that was not the case. Loved the poem...sorry for rambling on so. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh, I understand and relate to this all too Michael. Wonderfully expressed! I've been writing for about 30 years now, and still I have days where I wonder if the words will come ... somehow they always do, and I thank my lucky stars each time! Great poem. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Michael-I too have had these feelings, thank you for expressing them so well. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ I read your work and I wasn't scared for a minute ! However - My muses were giggling in chorus as I shared this one with them ! Michael's got the magic ink ! We can drive him mad ! Michael's got the magic quill, and he's got it bad ! Let's all go to Michael's Let's keep him up all night ... Michael's ink is flowing and he knows we're write !(right ?) Just one more, sweet Michael One more little rhyme ... Tee-Hee Hee ! we giggle, Michael, we think you SHINE ! Bet ya' can't write just one ! *Thanks for the fun, Michael~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Auguste lay down not your pen but pick it up again and again and thrill us with your magic touch you've come to mean that much to us... |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Yeah, right.. didn't scare me abit. I know you...Wonderful writing as usual...Marge, I loved your reply!! American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael.... Here's hoping that your pen never ever stops, as you have many people here who love your work....me included!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
I know exactly how you feel, each day goes by and somehow your fingers begin to take on a mind of their own begging for pen .It's wonderful though that you share that we all can because poetry has a beauty all it's own. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Just having you as such a dear friend is inspiration enough to keep me writing. Thank you. passing shadows, Your comments on my poetry are always honest and well received. Thanks Kethry, Into your library? I'm honored. Thank youCoco, I'm happy to know my efforts bring you enjoyment. I must be doing something right. I appreciate you kindness. brian, Continue to write, my friend. Don't do you I did and take years and years off. Writers always write...thank you Debbie, Thank you for "you are really a good poet." That brought a smile to my face.Corinne, Don't let another poet rip your poetry to pieces...if it's good, you already know it without the opinion of anyone else. Take care, my friend, and have faith in your own ability. ~Michael~ Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Liz, Martie, Kit and Gemini, I'm filled to overflowing with your wonderful praise and thank you all so very much...such kindness... Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Marge, Your poetic response a delight and gave me a big laugh...thank you Sunshine, Thank you for the "magic touch" and taking the time to read my poem AP, You seem awfully familiar...have we met somewhere? Thanks Sunny, It's always such pleasure to have you comment on one of my poems...thank you, my friend Rosebud, It's good to see you here and thank you for your response Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Those are natural feelings we all have about a variety of things, Michael...and yet every day is new and brings its own thoughts and inspirations and opportunities for creativity...it is an endless cycle. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Balladeer, I couldn't agree more with everything you've said...very well put and insightful...thanks Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Michael, It's good to see I'm not alone. I have days where I sit and stare at the paper and wonder if I'll ever write any more, but I think if I couldn't I would be lost. It's the best way I know to express myself. By the way, Ashley was worried about your title, he thought something was wrong if you weren't going to write anymore. Love, Dee |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
This happens to me too.....usually in the middle of a poem!! I am sure there are a few more in that pen of yours Michael. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Hey you got me! I thought you'd finished for some reason and to tell the truth, I couldn't see how the title could be true. So curiosity got me and I came to see what it was that would tear out the heart of a poet. Can't be done, I'm afraid So what's the next one going to be called? Take care, Linda Munday |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
The reason dear Michael is simple....you have the Heart of a Poet....and we are very lucky to have you share it here. Wonderful work~ Glad to see that this was NOT your last poem here you had me worried for a moment! |
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