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Hold No Illusions
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Hold No Illusions |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Hold No Illusions by Michael Romantic dreamer, this I know And sensitive my spirit is That all the women I call friends Will often feel as they've been kissed And kissed they have but by a friend I love them in no other way They fall in love with only words And their hearts will break on that day I cannot bear to see them hurt Their pain will often bring my tears And then I have lost this friendship When I'd hoped it would last for years So hard to tell them how I feel Sometimes they just won't understand My friends they are, that's all I feel It's often hard to be a man Can't they just love me as a friend? A deeper love just ensures pain A tortured heart I fear to mend I've tried to make "just friendship" plain So paranoid these days I feel To me, my life are they a part Their words, their beauty, oh so real Perhaps I share too much my heart I won't deny I love their warmth Their scent and touch when we embrace Their knowing eyes when they meet mine Their tender skin upon my face Though tempting, there just is no chance That they will ever have from me More tender words to soothe their hearts A closer bond they will not see I cannot give the best there is To these dear ones I cherish so My wife alone does know my kiss And with but her I choose to grow I pray there'll be no tears to weep From my dear wife I will not part So be my friend but distance keep Hold no illusions in your heart Proust- |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Right on. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Can't they just love me as a friend? Yes...they can and should..and you should be commended for these words... I cannot give the best there is To these dear ones I cherish so My wife alone does know my kiss And with but her I choose to grow wonderfully written and appreciated..at least by me..huggss to you for a very well written poem...of understanding the nature of poets..at least on here. Maureen/Wynter..I don't think I could have expressed it as well as you have.  and with a few changes could apply to men also think I shall save this just in case...  "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
As a good friend once told me,(can't remember the exact wording) If I could accept friendship, good, if not it would be a loss for both. I changed it a little... because I DID choose friendship in the reality world. For that meant more to me than anything. I hope yours does too, and seeing friendship being more important. OK, I'll get off my platform. Good write. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I know just how you feel Michael. . . well written, and I hope that your message is heard. . . ---------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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elizabeth anne Member
since 2001-03-29
Posts 83 |
Well said my friend...I'm sure your wife appreciates your posting! Elizabeth Anne |
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BrightStar Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 219 |
Beautiful. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I have lived every word of this from the other end....boy have I Kathleen Blake |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
positively outstanding |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
You have an outstanding way of tenderly communicating what would usually come as a torrent to the hearts of anyone who would care for you. Devotion also shines through in this. A masterpiece of tenderness and honesty. I love it. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Michael, this is so well said, and a wonderful poem as well. Your heart sounds open and kind to me, just what a friend should appreciate. Sandra |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ This is so poignantly done. I couldn't help but think of this beautifully written song. quote: *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Michael What a truly stunning piece of work you have done here. I consider myself lucky to count you as a friend and hope you feel the same way. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I've known the pain that friends can cost and I lost some I thought were dear to me. It's selfnisness (don't know how to spell it) that cause them not to listen and those are not your real friends, believe me. Touched my heart it did, Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Pietro New Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 2Brazil, Bahia |
Excellent poem, truly I would call it a masterpiece... Looking forward for more... Tis only in their dreams |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Everyone, Thank you for responding so favorably to this piece. I cherish each friend I have and grow to love them, as you do your own. I hope your Memorial Day weekend was a good one. Michael Proust- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--It is wonderful to have a trusted friend like you...thank you for this. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You said so beautifully what had to be said to a multitude of people. Poetry is that which we write from our soul, first for ourselves, but it is wonderful people enjoy it. However, sometimes readers forget we did not invite them into our hearts, they just assumed that path without asking. You are a wonderful friend, and a great husband and father by the way! |
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WhiteOnyx New Member
since 2001-05-07
Posts 9New Zealand |
That defines in words I cant explain exactly how I feel for many of my friends...If only my partner could understand. Good on ya for saying what you did WhiteOnyx |
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