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The Mark
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The Mark |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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The Mark Dragon-bone tip and razor sharp— Shaft polished to a shine. Demons shudder and angels harp, As I look to what’s mine. The cherub down, by soft renown Arrow falling at feet. I’ve walked the land a man been damned By love he’d never greet. But, an invisible string here, Sometimes I feel the tug. All destiny once brought me near Lost to a shoulder shrug. I searched for years, I bled the tears, Whispered names in the dark. Woke to a sea of misery, And still I missed the mark. This arrow now pulling once more, I know I have to go. ‘Wonder what change might hold in store, If, this time, I walk slow. A hand to hold, and not let go, Never viewed as a prize. But a smile to share, with soul laid bare Before my lover’s eyes. Michael Anderson 5/01/2015 [This message has been edited by Michael (05-01-2015 11:17 PM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh Michael, I absolutely loved this one. You reached deep and found yourself in the halls of wonderment and best of all . . . a maybe . . . This line gave me chills . . . quote:Anyway, I found some light within the lines of this poem. Thank you. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
you are brandishing in stern whisper with this Michael. I don't think I've known you to miss a thing, least of all that prolonged mark. *picturing the arsenal under your bed bein' even snazzier than mine! no fair really  ever the warrior of dreams you are. promise. still dark and determined...I could learn from u, ya know  sweet dreams to you ~T Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Jer, thank you. Your words mean much. Been in the dark quite a while I know. Not my typical venue so it's good to know reaching for the light is appreciated. Tanya, the best arsenal in the world does absolutely no good if you can't can't get past the self-painted target on your own forehead. Still, I wouldn't mind peeking to see what you're stashing under your bed. Would leave my eyes as big as saucers I'd bet.  Michael |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I love it when you play in the light Michael! A snoodge out of your comfort zone now and again is good for you. (so they tell me) Personally I prefer my comfort zone (make it a double with a side order of comfort food) but they tell me it is unhealthy. ~L |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I hear you, Lori. Not sure it's really livin' when they take the livin' part out of it. ((hugs)) to you. Michael |
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