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ma miller
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since 2000-07-11
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0 posted 2000-10-02 10:49 AM


a thief's gift ...

catch time's breath and stop the spinning world
fetch light's death and dim our sun unfurled
to be that thief in night's darkest sight
the robber of gifts given 'fore a life's light

for each we see ourselves in the other
things we love -- things we smother
our thieving ways carry burden's weight
give back to souls these things we take

a simple gesture of life's lasting days
to give of ourselves in the simplest of ways
a notion, a smile, a word from above
a flower, a voice, a kiss to a love

steal from thyself a piece never seen
place the gift on hearts so serene
do this in silence and self-efface
then thief retreat to a lightless place


M.A. Miller
10.03.00


My calling before me, let quill be my offering;
For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive.

M.A.



© Copyright 2000 ma miller - All Rights Reserved
Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
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missouri
1 posted 2000-10-02 11:10 AM


Oh Mark you speak volumes here my friend...good to see you back I have missed you
Sunnyone
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since 2000-07-06
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Staffordshire, England
2 posted 2000-10-02 11:41 AM


"Catch time's breath, and stop the spinning world..."
That has got to be one of the finest lines I have ever heard!
       Enjoyed reading this tremendously!


Today is a gift....
That is why they call it
'the Present'!



Martie
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3 posted 2000-10-02 02:44 PM


Mark...I have read this poem three times...and must say I really enjoyed it...it is so wise and well done!  Thank you
ma miller
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since 2000-07-11
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4 posted 2000-10-02 04:11 PM


hello all ... it's nice to be back among you ... the time away has done me good ... i think i'd like to continue sharing now, but it probably won't nearly as often ... thanks again for the kind words above ...

MA

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