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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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When When the stars are agleam at night I see those shining eyes That used to take my breath away, Till I filled them with lies. When sun clears mountain, bold and bright, And lays claim to the skies; To bring forth light for a new day, Yes, I still see those eyes. When wind blows gentle, on my skin, I think of her soft touch. Brushing her hair, fingers to lips, Those things that meant so much... If just for her, if just back then, And now for me as such; The winds blow soft, and the mind slips To when it was her touch. When music glides unto my ears, I can still hear her sing... Easing my troubles, all my fears And undo suffering. A voice of love, sometimes it seems To erase the lost years, Adrift through the most restful dreams, With her song in my ears. And when a tear down cheek should roll, I feel her tender kiss— All those passions restrained below, That fountained into bliss. Sweetness of life breathed into soul, God, I remember this! Eyes closed, head back and shaking no, The world has gone amiss. Sky dark, silent, as cold winds blow, I die without her kiss. Michael Anderson 8/25/13 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I wish there was a mechanism of sorts that would allow you to find peace from these sad memories. I know for a fact that writing about them helps, at least it did me. But to finally and forever make peace with the past you must first find a way to forgive yourself. I never thought it was possible to forgive yourself, but I struggled and found a way. I knew that I was not the same man as I was back then, so if I wasn't the same man I could forgive myself. Think about it. ~*~ If they give you lined paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Gimme a hankey Michael, you really got to me with this one, sniff... Dang, you're good! Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Lori is right. I'm getting off your case. I thought I already had, but from now on I'll just enjoy your poetry. ~*~ If they give you lined paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Tugs at the heart strings for sure. I guess there are many who die without that kiss but I suppose it does matter that we once had it. Life is easier to live when we really know that all things eventually pass away - just a battle sometimes with those memories. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...kisses past always count...James |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
I like the flow of this. Enjoyed. -Trina |
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