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Love Is (rp) |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Love Is Love is beauty beyond the eye, Cirrus clouds afloat on the sky. A rainbow on your darkest day, A touch that tells you, "it's o.k." Invisible arms that keep you warm - That hold you tight amidst life's storm. A smile by the grace of dawn, The sweetest vision ever drawn. A fluttering heart, a gentle hand... A soul you know, and understand. A wisp of dream, a priceless worth... Love is, truly, heaven on earth. Love is intrigue, love is romance. Love is a gliding moonlight dance. Love is compassion beyond need, Love is, within us all, a seed. Nurtured, it blooms - becomes a flower... A fragrance sweet, and yet, a power. A strength you can rely upon, As soundless as the silver swan. Love is forgiving, understanding, Ne'er expecting, nor demanding. Love is patient, kind, and pure. Tantalyzing... yet demure. A wish, a hope, a dream, a sigh; A shooting start across the sky... An undying, timeless endeavor, For when found true, Love is forever. Michael Anderson |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Yes, Michael, this is what love is. Thank you for sharing your poem. Ms. E |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I agree! Nice write Michael. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes! Yes! You "nailed it" Michael. "When found true, Love is forever" - Exactly! I really do like and agree with your "Love is". Thank you so much for re-posting. Helen By the way, my son is a juggler - he enjoyed your poem. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is very, very lovely, Michael, and beautifully portrayed. I agree with every single syllable. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Last line capsules it best, Michael. Love is a lot of things, but that stanza is kickass. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Oh my....this is hallmark stuff....lovely, Michael... |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I remember this one... Just as poignant as it ever was. You carve your niche in the darkness, hon - but you're just as good at letting your muse sing love songs. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Ms E. & JL, thank you so much, glad you two enjoyed. Helen, I'm glad you liked it, and "agreed" with it. your son doesn't juggle daggers does he?Owl, thank you... Did know I had it in me, did ya? JP, thank you, sir... I firmly stand by that last stanza. It will be my dying mantra. Bel1e, Hallmark? ... Yuk! Nicole, lol... As if I had some kind of control over my muses. Michael |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, he does and fire as well but I think the daggers are the least dangerous being not quite the genuine article. Fire, however, is fire - and in between all that the juggle of life continues. Helen |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, Helen, I certainly tip my hat to him. I wanted to bring firey torches into the poem butfelt the need to keep it concise... And, of course, the juggle of life, (from the vantage point of the juggled), is what that poem really is about. Michael |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You know that I know you did. Smiles. Owl |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
((Hugs)) Owl, I know... just trying not to damage that dark reputation I worked so hard for. Michael |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Just so you know I'm telling the truth - http://www.devinthejuggler.com/ However, he's mostly a musician - piano, guitar and flute. Also sings and, of course, writes music - and the mother just studies life. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow... Great page Helen... Thank you so much for sharing. I feel inspired for another poem suddenly. As a parent, I know you must be extremely proud. My start in poetry came from song writing in a absolutely horrible Heavy Metal band once upon a time. I wan not able to juggle fatherhood with that ambition so I hung it up... And no, my children are my life so I have absolutely no regrets. Thatnk you again... Tell Devin I think he's awesome. Michael |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ah, giggles, but I think you have dented it a little, Michael. Hugs back. Owl |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Pegged it, my friend! Much enjoyed the read. j. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is incredibly beautiful, dear friend... every line goes straight to the heart. *S* However illusive love may be, you've defined why it's worth the search... and the suffering for its sake. *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wow...one of your best...James |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Owl, maybe just a little.J., thank you, Sir. Ruth, definately worth it! The soul without it is ever unsettled. James, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed. Michael |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
More giggles and a nice friendly smile. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Enjoyed your look at love, Michael. Ida |
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