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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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LOVING MISERY "And would you bear your soul for me?" I heard the whisper say. As silence fell all around me, I whispered too, "o.k." "And would you give your life, need be, Lo, suffer yourself ill?" With only Darkness there to see, I simply said, "I will". "And would you save your heart for me, And never know remorse?" "Know by all the powers that be, I will, my love, of course." "Will temperance be our ball and chain? Will Time be our slow death?" "Has Time not now ended all pain? Is love not our life's breath?" I felt her breath upon my skin, At that, I closed my eyes. "But won't our love be counted sin? Our truths be counted lies?" "Know my love by all virtue ‘Tis not by veil or band, But only our merits of true By which our love must stand." At this she said, "Open your eyes," And there in streaming light, Aglow as if an angel's prize, Her eyes lit up the night. She looked on me and spoke no more, But took me by the hand. I woke and all was as before, Silent and dark and damned! "And would you not return as much?" I cried in shameless plea. But only felt the empty touch Of loving Misery. "Lo, angel of my darkest night, Lo, demon of my day, I call to you in selfless plight, I know no other way. If by the hand that feeds my heart, Or bleeds my starving soul, Should it be less that I impart Then that which makes me whole." But, oh, no answers ever come To meet need such as this. All emotion grows dull and numb In longing for her kiss. Echoes of laughter find their mark Upon these parched, dry lips, But never can I peel the Dark With lifeless fingertips? As shadows grope these sacred halls Which bind me to her stead, I hear my voice return my calls And wonder if I'm dead. Or by what channel I've landed This suffering of trust. That all in life must be branded By Glitter or by Dust. The kiss of Death upheld in Life, I yet honor my vow, But question with endearing strife Not only why? - But how? Michael Anderson < !signature--> But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 09-29-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
"But only felt the empty touch of loving Misery....." Michael.....these words that you have penned have such a depth to them....there's such a lonliness within them. A beautiful work this is.... Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is beautiful. You describe betrayal very well. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful!!!!! I've missed seeing you, reading you..knowing that you are ok. Glad to have this opportunity my friend.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And would you bear your soul for me?" I heard the whisper say. As silence fell all around me, I whispered too, "o.k." "And would you give your life, need be, Lo, suffer yourself ill?" With only Darkness there to see, I simply said, "I will". "And would you save your heart for me, And never know remorse?" "Know by all the powers that be, I will, my love, of course." ==================== As shadows grope these sacred halls Which bind me to her stead, I hear my voice return my calls And wonder if I'm dead. Or by what channel I've landed This suffering of trust. That all in life must be branded By Glitter or by Dust. The kiss of Death upheld in Life, I yet honor my vow, But question with endearing strife Not only why? - But how? ==================== OH how I love when you write like this ... I don think you left one single human emotion unexplored in this .. amazing and awe inspiring ...yes..you are later-poetic-prophet-gator me |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Michael, This is raw emotion personified in my opinion. I just couldn't stop reading until I reached the end. Great writing! Nice to see you here again. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael~ I feel as though my words are fumbling and awkward trying to let you know how amazing this is.  -SEA |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Incredible Michael...you held me so captivated...it's great to hear from you again and read your wonderful work! *Krista Knutson* "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucious |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
wow Michael this is very good, loved the words and the flow never got tired of reading. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Michael~ I am SO glad I went back a few pages and have been reading past work...or I'd have missed yours  I have missed reading your writing. And in this wonderful piece I am once again reminded of your awesome talent. King of Darkness I stand in complete awe of you. You have a way with words with which I truly envy!!Take care. Amy "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is exquisite, my friend.. and I miss ya - Hope you're having a wonderful time..  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i read this 3x, michael... and still... i'm sorry... don't get the ending... it seems it's such a dynamically special and poignant piece about love... and then it twists to something vacant.. something disturbing.. and i feel at a loss... i need to read it another few times, i guess sometimes poetry falls on ears of those who aren't ready to hear the meaning, i guess... the stanza where the title phrase "loving misery" was used was the exact stanza where i got lost well, it's been a long 10 months so i'll attribute my confusion to being lost in my own vision and adjustment......i really loved the beginning up until that stanza where i got lost but that says a lot, too, metaphorically, about me... if you followed these comments, good. if not, oh well... just know i hope you are well and that your words flow, despite my inability to comprehend them... it COULD BE that the phrase "loving misery" is something i don't want to understand at the moment.... or ever... i'd rather love love (hug) be well. ~doreen and thanks for the read [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 10-01-2000).] |
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