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The Circle
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The Circle |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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The Circle Somewhere within the circle, we wait. Our Hopes bound by fear, our dreams tied to Fate. A soul improvises, rises where it can, Never seeing the threads that still tether to man. A call from the mountains, they descend on the plains. Whispers that amount to a life spent in chains. The mourning, that echoes deep into the night, Of those who remain and yet wish to take flight. Where once we were many, we grow proud, if a few. Where once gardens flourished, a flower, maybe two. A circle of friends, we’ve watched most drift away. But cling to a magick we’ve named Yesterday. The dream now subdued, walking a quiet row. By this river I now know all life will flow, I can’t help but wonder if I won’t be last? Still forgotten here, once all others have passed. As all souls around me rise just a bit higher, With passing of loved ones, and life they desire. Each tie, a subtle pull to a better place, Where all who’ve missed you pull you to their embrace. I’ll look on, envious, having never been seen. Somehow known by all, a second in-between. This circle, though empty, I’ll stand guard alone. A soul never risen, serving as its headstone. Michael Anderson 03/09/2021 |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I get so many things out of this that it's difficult for me to put into words. This could be a description for a few places. I see reflection about pip, but I also see the world around us in general. This seems layered, level upon level, with meanings both subtle and right up front. Enjoyed even if I could wrong about it. "I know this love will tear me to pieces |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...This touched me in many ways and I really have to say impulsive writing suits you very well. The final stanza really sums up the whole poem for me. Can I get inspiration rights on this masterpiece? You make it seem so easy when I give you a challenge. Take Care my friend...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You are not wrong in your interpretation, Jenn. While I can paint a stronger, more direct picture of what we all experienced here, together, everyone has there own strings which pulled them away, some further than others. I cannot be more than vague on their hows and whys. I do know I paint myself wrongly here. A picture of unfailing devotion. This from the fact while PiP was a second home to many, to me it was a first. Even so, I was one of the first to leave, ruled by emotion, only to come back later and find thing's changed so much. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Paul, quote: Absolutely you get the rights my friend. Not much comes out of me these days that you haven't offered the inspiration for. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Beautifully done Poet.. reminded me of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" Sky~ ~Do You Know That Feeling |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad you like the write, ~Sky. hadn't listened to "Will the Circle be Unbroken" in many years...did so this morning. Can't help but feel lighter after hearing that. |
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