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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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No Man… No man’s an island, this much I confess, Knowing, even so, how it must be— Slowly shrinking unto a nothingness Eroding throughout eternity. My love, my ocean, august and erect I have stood watch for you over time. But Time, itself, having fallen suspect With a flattened tone off the chime… Awards no semblance of stature once held, But instead withers away resolve— Till the deepest of fear and last of hope meld And I daily watch myself dissolve. The winds, once gentle, now all seem to chill, In sunlight, there’s still haze on the sky. This duty I’ve striven long to fulfill, A whisper on the waves washing by. Still I won’t question as refashioned maps Tomorrow leave me clearly undrawn. One by one the memories, too, will lapse To the splendor of a vacant dawn. Michael Anderson |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
One by one the memories, too, will lapse To the splendor of a vacant dawn. Awesome and heartwrenching! Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Michael! It was wonderful to see that you had posted a poem. It's been too long a while for my liking! Your poem is pensive, engaging, and beautifully penned ~ and somewhat melancholic. (Giving you a warm, healing hug if it is needed.) "The winds, once gentle, now all seem to chill, In sunlight, there’s still haze on the sky. This duty I’ve striven long to fulfill, A whisper on the waves washing by." Love & Sun Light, EA  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Michael ... you write so beautifully... thank you for sharing ... wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas filled with happiness and peace... love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Michael...I've always felt the mood and excellence of a master when reading your poetry....like now. It's good to read you again. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"My love, my ocean, august and erect I have stood watch for you over time. But Time, itself, having fallen suspect With a flattened tone off the chime… Awards no semblance of stature once held, But instead withers away resolve— Till the deepest of fear and last of hope meld And I daily watch myself dissolve." ~~~ wow Michael, I've always admired your writing...the tactile emotion in your words...have always moved me and made me wish I could do that too. I pretty much would have had to cut and past the whole poem, but this part stood out most for me..  I'm glad you posted, it's been too long I hope you have a very Merry Christmas |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you everyone. I still read here most everyday Susan, if quietly. Wishing eveyone a happy New Year! |
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