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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-07-10 12:04 PM

Only Poets Noticed

by Michael

Night’s starry drapes were parted
so you could slip quietly through.

Only poets noticed that evening
how the heavens changed for a second.

Now your pen is still,
but not the hearts it stirred.

We are left with memories,
your well-crafted words,
the wish for another poem.

Sleep well, dear poet.

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

inot2B
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1 posted 2001-07-10 12:08 PM

Beautifully written and yes I still feel I should be able to go to PIP and read his new words. A man I never met and yet I feel like I've lost a good friend.

Decaflame
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2 posted 2001-07-10 12:13 PM

To know that this man would smile upon you, and all poets here, goes unspoken....

for he does....

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

3 posted 2001-07-10 12:34 PM

Yes, well crafted my friend.

brian madden
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ireland

4 posted 2001-07-10 02:55 PM

Beautifully penned.

"Here I am in prison,here I am with a ball and chain There is whiskey in the jar-o" Traditional irish song.

jellybeans
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5 posted 2001-07-10 02:59 PM

very nice, how sad I was to come back after an absense and find him gone.....sigh...very nice tribute

Janet Marie
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6 posted 2001-07-10 03:28 PM

Night’s starry drapes were parted
so you could slip quietly through.

Only poets noticed that evening
how the heavens changed for a second.

Now your pen is still,
but not the hearts it stirred.
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oh my...this is exceptional...
that opening line is exquisite...
the whole intend is poetic perfection
what a wonderful tribute...
you did him justice and then some...
and did it in a few perfectly chosen words.
excellent Michael.
jm

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2001-07-10 06:49 PM

Very nice Auguste...James

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

8 posted 2001-07-10 07:10 PM

Simply and beautifully said.
Sandra

Martie

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California

9 posted 2001-07-10 07:55 PM

Michael:

"Night’s starry drapes were parted
so you could slip quietly through"

Beautifully written, my friend! Hugs!

SEA

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with you

10 posted 2001-07-10 08:26 PM

oh Michael, yes, I noticed....this is beautiful. Thank you for this

Kit McCallum

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11 posted 2001-07-10 08:56 PM

This is so beautiful Michael ... perfect imagery, tenderly portrayed ...

Best wishes,
/Kit

Parker
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ON

12 posted 2001-07-10 10:42 PM

Micheal, wonderfully penned. His pen and heart will be missed.

Parker

Parker
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13 posted 2001-07-10 10:42 PM

Micheal, wonderfully penned. His pen and heart will be missed.

Parker

cpalmer
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Phoenix, Az

14 posted 2001-07-10 11:27 PM

Just beautiful....
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada

15 posted 2001-07-11 06:37 AM

Beautiful tribute.....I'm sure it's very well appreciated!

Dee
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Queensland, Australia

16 posted 2001-07-11 07:40 AM

Michael, beautiful words for a wonderful poet. Though I didn't know Wilfred I loved his poems and will miss him here.

Dee

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

Auguste

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By the sea

17 posted 2001-07-11 12:42 PM

Everyone,

I thank you, sincerely, for your responses. I never got the opportunity to know Bill as many of you did, but I did enjoy his poetry and will miss it much. I've heard many good things about Bill and I'm sure he's be quite pleased to know that he was held with such affection.

Michael

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

passing shadows
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