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Auguste
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0 posted 2002-09-20 03:49 PM



We’re Alive


Self-pity
starves the heart of joy
with each taken breath.
It’s nothing but a form of living death.

So many times
you’ve come to me
to wipe your tears.
It has been years,
yet still you weep.

We all have fallen wounded
on the battlefields of life,
but we’re not dead.
Did you hear what I just said?

We did survive.
We are alive,
and now it’s time
to bury thoughts that once we mourned,
to be reborn,
for life goes on.



© Copyright 2002 Michael Auguste - All Rights Reserved
the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-09-20 03:51 PM


I love this

Cold hands means a warm heart

Miah
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2 posted 2002-09-20 03:52 PM


Auguste,

great poem.  You are very right, we are still Alive.  We should remember that, to rejoice life.  

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3 posted 2002-09-20 03:55 PM


Michael

What a wonderful, life affirming poem.  It's amazing how much a possitive attitude can change the way you feel in every way...and the way that others look at you.  Hugs to you, my friend!

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4 posted 2002-09-20 04:03 PM


Michael - Yes, it's true, life goes on with or without us. So, we might as well put on a smile and join in the celebration of just being alive. Well done. hugs, Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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5 posted 2002-09-20 04:04 PM


..."We have all fallen wounded
    on the battle fields of life,
    but we're not dead"

Many a time I have felt like the walking wounded, but that human spirit of which you speak, can prevent us from falling over and giving up in difficult times. This is a wonderful poem of great import.

~ a smile to match your wonderful smile ~

Linda

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6 posted 2002-09-20 04:11 PM


Hi gentle man...well, how true is this?
Some people go through life kicking and screaming...and others even though they have many problems find a rainbow and dance their way through...I prefer the latter...and I know you do as well!!
~Hugs poet sir~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

Irie
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7 posted 2002-09-20 06:14 PM


Auguste,

Brush the dust off and move on.
The world isn't going to stop for us.

This is so perfect!

I know a few people that need to read this!
Off to my library it goes!

  

~Sheri

"Don't wait for your ship to come in ...
Swim out to it"

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8 posted 2002-09-20 10:42 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Michael, this is so very saddening, while I have had floods of tears fall from my eyes and so many bruises I had to salt up in my early life, I always trust in Him and I wish for everyone to follow their hearts and believe like Peter Pan dreams can come true for everyone! (sigh) This is touching, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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9 posted 2002-09-20 10:44 PM


Yes tis true Dear Poet..life does go on..you've got yourself a jewel here..a sweet write, brought a smile to my face..thank you


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