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The Albatross |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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THE ALBATROSS < !signature-->…And there he flies, the albatross, On mighty wings of toil and loss. I suffer grim, give no refute That I, like him, should wind up mute: By crooked eye of Virtue fled Or hell on high through dreams long dead; By answers come in quested need Of all, for some, through test or deed… Of laws sanctioned to higher cause To humble those who would not pause, Yet pausing those who could not see Their sanctioning in misery. Two thousand years, a timely tale, We’ve shed the tears, drawn tight the veil, And knelt on knees to call on Grace N’er to appease the mirror’s face… Nor grant relief the blistered wisp Of hope on the sky, clean and crisp, Bearing for all, the Martyr’s cross: And there he flies, the albatross. Michael Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-24-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael~ Always a pleasure to read your words....this is wonderful.  -SEA |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Michael* From my very first visit to Passions eons ago you blew me away with the depth of your poetry...it hasn't stopped yet Amazing work...you give me much to ponder when I walk away. Glad to see you now and then~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This just reads so fluidly Michael ... truly beautiful! "By answers come in quested need Of all, for some, through test or deed…" So many tests, yet the answers still elude me ... I must therefore fall under the "some" ... sigh ... a wonderful read! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Beautiful..loved it.. A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is extremely deep, a very, very powerful piece here, Michael. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How extraordinary for me to discover, after all this time, and all my denial and excuses that I am my own albatross. Working on it, m'friend...thanks for the think. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Marvelous sir! Of all the poets here, I never miss one of your poems.  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
great job michael love yur style yuh |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Looks like you've given everyone something to think about, dear ...  ... rendered with your accustomed grace and skill, of course. Love you -- you still amaze me ... -Linda Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
oh sure - off on another whiny-mopey, woe is me trip, eh??? Just teasing bro - Actually - I've never seen the albatross in quite this way... Always, I saw them as solitary, yes, but what must it be like to roam the skies o'er the seas... a martyr's cross.. maybe not, but it is an interesting idea. Remember tho - ever free. C |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
the Albatros....one of my favourite birds.... it was a pleasure to read this, and to read it again....loved and enjoyed it. Charisma |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
An amazing insight. An amazing poem. thank you. ron |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Michael, A mighty poem, about a mighty bird, from a mighty poet. This is very special, well done. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
There he flies, indeed... You absolutely never run out of thought-provoking material, my friend... This is beautifully done...  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you ALL so much for the kind replies... Michael But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You've definitely got a certain style, Michael, and I like it. Corinne |
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