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Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

0 posted 2014-08-08 11:18 PM

The Miracle

There is a majestic quality
In everyone, for all to see.
Some keep it hidden, some never realize
The magnificence they hold in others’ eyes.

Ah, yes, life itself is the gift.
Though the memory, itself, Time doth sift.
And some might think the reverence gone
As those we love, one by one, pass on.

But the intricacies Fate doth weave
In commemoration for all who grieve.
Are the blessings given to rebirth
From souls no-longer of this earth.

At first notice I came undone,
My father staring at me through my son.
But, now, in joy I ascertain
Through him, my father lives again.

I look to heavens' resounding grace,
Renewed appreciation of life and my place;
Knowing as each newborn child opens their eyes
The miracle continues, no one really dies.

Michael Anderson

12/10/98

[This message has been edited by Michael (08-16-2014 01:07 PM).]

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

1 posted 2014-08-09 09:09 AM

Thank You Micheal, this is beautiful, as always, from you, and attest to the truth of spirit you possess.

jimmy

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2014-08-09 09:22 AM

I have, in these my last gasps of life believe that truly "no one really dies." Of course I am nearly a 100% believer in reincarnation. This was a stunning piece of writing, my friend.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

3 posted 2014-08-09 10:11 AM

Me too, Jerry!

j.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

4 posted 2014-08-09 02:09 PM

"At first notice I came undone,
My father staring at me through my son.
But, now, in joy I ascertain
Through him, my father lives again.

I look to heavens' resounding grace,
Renewed appreciation of life and my place;
Knowing as each newborn child opens their eyes
The miracle continues, no one really dies."

Michael,I Truly loved this poem. What a wonderful emotion. To see one's father through the eyes of your son. I will always remember this.So many tell me they see my late husband in our first born son. I do not see it s as strongly as they do as I see the little things that are different. But through his eyes is a wonderful way of seeing him.
thank you for this beautiful piece, jo

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2014-08-10 08:20 AM

What a gift you have. You can evoke light every bit as well as dark. This poem is truly a blessing. Well done my friend.

Lori

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

6 posted 2014-08-10 08:16 PM

Oh Michael thank you for this precious gift of a poem.
Your wise and wonderful words bring great comfort and joy.
Reads like a prayer, truly it does.

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