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M. Auguste
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since 2001-02-24

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0 posted 2001-02-24 12:32 PM

Candles

by Michael Auguste

Candles in the rain are burning
and there is hush among the crowd.
The poet lies quite close to death.
One of his poems is read aloud.

Family and friends are gathered.
A vigil in this night they keep.
The poet still has poems to write,
but these he must write in his sleep.

And through this night a hand holds his.
The muse that stayed with him for years.
She holds his hand against her cheek
and it is bathed in her sweet tears.

His other hand is also held.
A muse that helped him with his art.
She softly kisses his tired hand,
for years they each fought for his heart.

And as he passes from this life,
his body once again feels whole.
The muses hold what's left of him.
They gently bear his precious soul.

Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17

Posts 5546
missouri

1 posted 2001-02-24 12:35 PM

Sigh...welcome back Michael

Bec
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since 2001-02-23

Posts 475
Canberra

2 posted 2001-02-24 12:42 PM

Wow... what can I say to that? That is a wonderful, moving piece

Bec

Dee
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since 2000-08-19

Posts 2330
Queensland, Australia

3 posted 2001-02-24 05:59 AM

Michael, good to see you back again, dear one. You know how much I love this poem, so I don't have to say anything.
Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

4 posted 2001-02-24 06:11 AM

Michael, breathtakingly lovely, such a powerful and wonderful piece. I really love this one
Take care
Mushy

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

ATelamon
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since 2001-02-06

Posts 328
Purgatory, Last Staircase, Up

5 posted 2001-02-24 06:17 AM

Poet's Passing intersting subject and POV. You carried it off well.

Thanks
AT

"Time is merely change. It neither enslaves nor determines us. It is instead our opportunity for self-definition"

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

6 posted 2001-02-24 09:25 AM

Oh my, I just love this and the images are right with me...wonderful..

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2001-02-24 02:19 PM

MichaelA~
This is such a poignant render ...
I'm wowed by the tenderness in it.

It's really nice to see you back here among friends.
I hope you are well.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

8 posted 2001-02-24 03:25 PM

Paula,

Thanks for the welcome. Just a visit. A few friends from Passions had written and asked if I'd post some of my poetry. I hope everyone enjoys my poetic scribblings. A good day to you.

Michael

Bec,

Thanks for the "wow" and it was so nice speaking with you this morning. I can't wait to see some of your work.

Michael

Dee,

I'm happy to know that you're still here and participating with this great group of folks.
I do hope you can find the time to spend on your poetry. You've such a gift.

Michael

Marsha,

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

Michael

AT,

Thanks. I see a lot of new faces here. That's good. Lots of nice people here.

Michael

Wynter,

Thanks and I've happy you enjoyed this.

Michael

Marge,

Hi there. Yes, I'm alright. I hope you are also. Yes, it is nice to be back among friends for awhile. I wish I could stay. I'll try to get back more often, I promise. I wish you and everyone here well.

Michael

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2001-02-24 06:12 PM

Welcome to passions

enjoy the read

M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

10 posted 2001-02-24 06:35 PM

Vandana,

I'm glad you enjoyed this and I thank you for the welcome, but I'm really a rather old member. My password wouldn't work so I had to join again. I've been a member for a year or more. Again, thanks.

Michael

Moon Dust

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since 1999-06-11

Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK

11 posted 2001-02-24 08:46 PM

Nice, very nice

~FKA Maria Byrne~

Voiceless
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since 2001-02-19

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Under the stars upon the wind

12 posted 2001-02-24 08:49 PM

A Beautiful poem!
I love it!

~*Peachy Be*~

M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

13 posted 2001-02-24 08:57 PM

Moon Dust,

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Michael

M. Auguste
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since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

14 posted 2001-02-24 08:59 PM

Voiceless,

Thanks for the "beautiful." I had forgotten how kind the people are here. Such a nice group and such talented poets.

Michael

Sunnyone
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since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

15 posted 2001-02-24 10:40 PM

Michael.....
It's been so long, but it's good to have you back home even for a 'visit'. You are always missed.......

Live...Love...Be grateful for both!!

M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

16 posted 2001-02-24 10:49 PM

Sunny,

It is always such a pleasure to hear from you. I hope you are well. Yes, a visit, but I do hope to come back more often. I forgot how many friends I had here.
Such sweet and good people. Take care.

Michael

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

17 posted 2001-02-25 04:10 PM

Hi Michael, so glad to see you posting here again... the poem here is so simple, yet so emotionally powerful...it leaves me mourning a friend.

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

18 posted 2001-02-26 12:05 PM

Martie,

I'm sorry that my poem should remind you of Pat. I do know that time is a healer in so many way. You're in my prayers.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Alwye

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In the space between moments

19 posted 2001-02-26 12:32 PM

Truly a poignant and tender piece...and such a unique subject. Well written, I enjoyed!

*Krista Knutson*

I'm a slow dying flower
In a frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable...
-Natalie Merchant

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

20 posted 2001-02-26 12:40 PM

Alwye,

Thank you. You're very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Cerenity
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since 2000-02-16

Posts 2637
Escondido-California

21 posted 2001-02-27 09:26 AM

Hi Michael,

The beauty in this piece amazing, in awe, thank you very much for sharing,

Love, Cerenity

"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

22 posted 2001-02-27 09:32 AM

This, Sir, is going into my library, and I hope, at the appropriate moment, parts of this might be read for me....

This, Sir, is a keeper....

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

23 posted 2001-02-27 01:41 PM

Cerenity,

It's so nice to hear from you, dear. Thank you for the nice things you had to say about this piece. A peaceful day to you, my friend.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

24 posted 2001-02-27 01:47 PM

Dear Lady,

Thank you. I'm happy you liked this. I'm honored that you'd choose this poem as one to include in your library. Pleasant day to you.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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