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Auguste
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0 posted 2001-04-22 04:48 PM


Closely Hold Me

by Michael


When shadows I no longer cast
in darkest hours of dismay
and hope looks like it cannot last
please closely hold me on that day.

I promise it be only brief.
Just long enough that I might rest,
so I'll feel safe, get some relief,
until I am back at my best.

Yes, even I am sometimes weak,
this source of hope you've come to know.
So small I feel and often meek
and wonder if I still can glow.

Some dreams I know now I won't find,
but tears will never wet my face.
I've settled it within my mind.
I only ask this short embrace.

When strength returns and finds its voice,
I'll thank you in a special way.
For now I simply need your warmth.
There are no words you need to say.

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

© Copyright 2001 Michael Auguste - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2001-04-22 04:52 PM


Auguste,
You got it. Beautiful write.

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2 posted 2001-04-22 04:54 PM


This is quite beautiful.  When one givess, one needs a little back for replenishment.  I like this.  Joyce
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3 posted 2001-04-22 04:58 PM


Michael--

"For now I simply need your warmth.
There are no words you need to say."

Sometimes a touch says more than words...thank you for reminding me with this lovely poem.



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4 posted 2001-04-22 04:58 PM


beautiful.  
English Rose
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5 posted 2001-04-22 05:58 PM


Very lovely poem Michael...beautiful :-)
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6 posted 2001-04-22 07:41 PM


Michael,
This was so very touching and so exquisitely beautiful, written from a special soul.
Take care.....Sue

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7 posted 2001-04-22 09:16 PM


excellent writing, Michael...and so true..we can all use that at times and lucky are those who have someone to give that moment's touch of compassion and caring when needed...
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8 posted 2001-04-22 11:06 PM


Simply beautiful Michael..

Elizabeth Anne

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9 posted 2001-04-22 11:25 PM


Michael~
Often what we say in silent touching is just perfectly said.

'For now I simply need your warmth.
There are no words you need to say.'


Beautiful thoughts, my friend.
~*Marge*~

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10 posted 2001-04-23 12:50 PM


Tender are the words unspoken in touch!  Your writing shows that of a kind and gentle soul.  How lovely this was.
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11 posted 2001-04-23 04:47 PM


Sy,
Thank you, sir.

Joyce,
Yes, replenishment is nice.  It helps the spirit so.  Thank you.

Martie,
And sometimes that's more than enough.  Thank you, good friend.

Amuse_mi,
Welcome to Passions.   I'll be looking for you poetry.  Thank you for reading and liking this one.

Debbie,
Thanks.  It will be nice to see you posting here again when you've the time.

Sue,
You're so sweet but there really is nothing special about me, my friend.  Thank you.

Deer,
Yes sir, lucky are those who have someone to give that caring touch when it's needed most.  Thank you for your kind words.

Elizabeth Anne,
It always good to see your posts on my poetry.  I do, however, ask that you post some of your own sometime so that we can all read and enjoy your words.  Thank you for reading.

Marge,
You've said it very well, my friend.  A simple touch can say much more than words.  Thank you.

Mysteria,
Yes, they certainly are.  Thanks for liking this and seeing the "man" behind the words, sweet poet.

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

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