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The Forgotten Poet
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The Forgotten Poet |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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The Forgotten Poet by Michael I walk toward a solemn stone where birds have left their gifts behind. Forgotten weeds wrap o’er his name. Forgotten also, is his mind. Beneath an oak of Spanish moss, lies one that shared his life through rhyme. The dust now gathers on his words. He never fit within his time. He could’ve had a monument, but chose to have a simple grave. He was a man that always dreamed, to his emotions, was a slave. His life cut short, but still he filled, each day with more than most will know. So sensitive, his spirit was. I watched it blossom, felt it grow. I held his hand that fearful night. A poem he penned, to be his last. He signed his name, gave it to me. Since then, so many years have passed. The years have passed, but grief lives on. In words, the man he was will thrive. I’ll dust them off and then I’ll read. Through words, he’ll always be alive. Michael Auguste~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssss) So emotionally powerful, sweet friend, this is so sad but beautiful! Poets words will never die, and his heart will always sing with these words he writes of love and wisdom! (sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend, God Bless You! 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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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Michael, Very moving tribute. A simple stone for a man of words. Not many have spoken words so profound, That they'd carve them in stone when they are laid down. Roger |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
How lovely - this poet penned his last poem for you....what a blessing. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Michael - After some of the poems I've written, I've often wondered if they'd be my last, too. Great write. There's a lot of loss in this poem of yours, and the loss touches some wistful thoughts and regrets of my own. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautiful thoughts here, Michael. A heartfelt tribute to your friend.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael, this is now a favorite of mine, of yours (((hugs)))with all that you are... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, You have such a way with words This is wonderful like all your others It was enjoyed.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, I now believe this is my favourite of yours. Sooo very well penned and expressed. Hugs, Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
This is an incredible tribute. I'm sure he would be pleased. Wonderful write!!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--To be remembered by a friend like you, I'm sure is precious to his spirit. Wonderful poem! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Michael, I like this lots. Very touching and well done. Sandra |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael, absolutely beautiful.  Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Michael~ You brought this too much life....beautiful...and softly spoken... Lauren~ Tomorrow's another day |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Never forgotten is the poet that touches your heart.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Auguste, this is beautiful and of course, brings to mind the poets we have known here, thanking the Wiz for the archives, where we might still read their thoughts... bless you for this... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
He will forever live on in the poems he penned for you keep his memory alive every time you read them and think of him. What a heartfelt tribute to a poet who touched your life. BRAVO!!!**big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I, for one, am glad you are still sharing your words with us here. They would be sorely missed. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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