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Our Lives Can Shine (repost)
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Our Lives Can Shine (repost) |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Our Lives Can Shine by Michael So many faces share my life And look up to this man you see But I must tell them they're all wrong I'm not that man, I'm only me Of pedistals, I have no use I'm just the same as everyone I cut myself and it will bleed I've lost some battles, some I've won It's true that in me thrives real hope And strength to fight when some would quit But in you lies exactly that Just light the heart that once was lit In honesty, we know ourselves Much better than does anyone In me lives fear I daily fight In stars of night, in days of sun It's truth I give here, know yourself Don't let friends make you what you're not Be who you are and trust in you False compliments are best forgot Some months ago my life did dim Great sadness threatened who is me I spent some time confused and lost Then lit my life for all to see I chose to live in Heaven's fire And open arms that I might hold Give comfort to those without hope Refuse my years be dust and mold Our lives can shine, but that's our choice And mine is to turn night to day Push back the darkness and move on To offer hope while on my way Proust- |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Michael, That is true, our lives can shine. Wonderfully written.......I wish you the best.  *Laura* |
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Sami Junior Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 49Ontario, Canada |
well Michael, all i can tell you besides that this is amazing, is that whenever i read your poems, i always feel the hope you are trying to say and your poems always lift me up when i am down..you inspire me sometimes as well  thank you....youve made a good friend from me, i will be here if you ever need me ~Sami~ 'Sometimes we think it's holding on that makes us strong, but sometimes it's letting go' ~~Sam Ewing |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Your poetry sure shines. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Laura, Thank you and you also have my best. Sami, I'm glad to know that you can see the hope within my poems and knowing that I inspire you sometimes makes me happy. I sincerely thank you for your gift of friendship. Interloper, What a nice compliment. Thank you. Proust- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--You may be just a man...but you are also a special one, trust me...I really enjoyed reading this spirit filled poem!! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
It's exactly because you don't let troubles defeat you that people look up to you. Some break, some grow. You are more than you think. Joyce |
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elizabeth anne Member
since 2001-03-29
Posts 83 |
Michael, Your poetry is always so uplifting. Through reading your poems I know that you're a very kind and gentle man. You shine brightly for us all. I thank you for this. Elizabeth Anne |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Michael, This was a wonderful piece of writing which contained such an important message for everyone.......NEVER GIVE UP! Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Amuse_mi Member
since 2001-04-22
Posts 110 |
To have such a sense of purpose and direction is truly a feat. A.M. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Somesun likes this Michael...thank you! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Michael ~~~ This is so very beautiful in it's hope and strength, and I especially thank you for putting it here... I wanted something special to read for my 3400 post, and this one just gave my heart new reasons to be joyful! ...Thank you, my good friend...  Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, There is nothing special about me, but I appreciate you thinking so, my friend. Thank you. Joyce, It's true that I won't let troubles defeat me, no matter what they are. I do thank you, sincerely, for the nice comments, Joyce. Elizabeth Anne, I just try to live my life as best I can and make positives out of negatives. There is always hope, if we choose to seek it. Thank you. Sue, Yes, "never give up." I never will, for there's so much beauty left to see, touch, hear and feel. Thank you, my friend. Amuse_mi, All of us have dreams we seek, or ones that we would like to. I will see mine become a reality. Thank you Karilea, Thank you, my friend. Sunny, Congratulations on your 3400th post. Wow! :-) I'm glad you were able to read this one, my friend. Proust- |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'It's true that in me thrives real hope And strength to fight when some would quit But in you lies exactly that Just light the heart that once was lit In honesty, we know ourselves Much better than does anyone In me lives fear I daily fight In stars of night, in days of sun ' Beautiful write, Michael...and it does sound to me that you are a special person who cares deeply for his loved ones...I really enjoyed this! sp  to be with you... |
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