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A Man of Words
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A Man of Words |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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A Man of Words by Michael Upon the porch there sat a man who gazed out at the sea. Gray beard and crippled, there he wrote his poems of fantasy. So all alone in that old house, his hours kept were late, but few poems were ever published, though some said they were great. And he even painted pictures, an artist all his life, but days were spent in solitude because he lost his wife. There were few who knew him very well. He kept all to himself. A man of words that went unsaid and one of little wealth. He had an old cat that he loved and Scooter, was her name. In cat years she was just as old as him, and like him, lame. His only child had moved away and how he missed him so. So few the visits had become. How dim his life did grow. One day while walking on the beach I saw him in a chair. I knew him sick, so thought I'd check and hoped he didn't care. At first I thought he was asleep with head upon his chest. The cat was lying in his lap and both of them at rest. On closer look, his open eyes spoke truth I feared the most. This gentle, unassuming man had given up the ghost. Upon the table was a poem, the last that he would write. It spoke of how he always fought, but now gave up the fight. And beside it was a letter, he'd only just begun, that was asking for a visit, from Ben, his only son. Michael Auguste~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh......this poem touched me so very deeply. *sigh* the tears still flow. Beautiful and filled with compassion. *sigh* thank you, for sharing it with me. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A tugger of hearstrings this, Enjoyed |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
A true poem, this, telling a story, tugging at heartstrings, making me cry... thank you... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Very nicely told~ Tenderly touching~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Michael, this was so so beautiful and compassionate, I flooded in tears feeling the love of this blessed child for his father. (big hugggssssss) He is a very loving man indeed, and it brings tears of joy to my eyes to see him spend time with his loved one. (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I love it!!! (big hugggssssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh geez, Michael, now you are making me cry. How touching this is. It flows beautifully too. Sandra |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
lovely words michael~  I keep my ideals, |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Micheal, Hugs to you my dear friend. Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Oh Michael, such a sad read. It just tugs at my heart because I feel like I just watched it unfold before my eyes. Excellent write. All writing comes |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
That's a poignant scene you just painted, Michael, but you painted it so beautifully. (Some personal parallel fears projected?) I can see this portrait vividly. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Such emotive writing, Michael..a very sad story told with touching realness. Hugs! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Auguste- Such a heart-tugging write this is. Nicely penned. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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