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I Miss the Man
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I Miss the Man |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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I Miss the Man I miss the man, so stern, yet mild, Who guided me ‘long as a child— Who taught me virtue, and to fight, Till cancer robbed him of that right. I miss the man who stepped out then, From his shadow with pride and pen And lofty goals to change the world. A casualty of life unfurled. A man who dropped will to conquer, To simply share his heart with her. The young heart that was sacrificed ‘Her lust, too easily enticed. I miss the man who lived by code, Even watching all ‘loved erode— Who walked away still meeting eye Of every soulsuck passerby. The man who clung to his purpose, As life turned into a circus. Before hopeless, disheveled dream Was all he had left to esteem. The man seemingly no more there In mind, or mirror's returned stare. A shadow of all once believed, By dimmed eyes now barely perceived. Michael Anderson 11/05/2019 |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Strong verses, yet with so much heartfelt emotion. I really enjoyed the read. JL  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...Very tender write. I'm sure he knows. Stay well my friend...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Some of the best people learn the hardest lessons. I beloeve the are in the "college" of reincarnation. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Michael, man's greatest enemy has been here for a long long time. we have to savour the memories sometimes the good and the bed together make the full picture. This was very nicely but heartfelt written I could feel it all the way through. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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