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Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

0 posted 1999-09-17 06:11 PM

TIME

Time, oh time, canny, unkind.
Canst thou hear me? Canst thou unwind?
For, time, it seems priceless indeed,
When time is lost to fulfill need -
Laying burden the human heart,
As loved ones reach time of depart.
And yet there's always time to dwell -
On time ne'er found to fare thee well.

Time, why does thou control me?
Sole defiance of Destiny!
Tell me to wake, tell me to sleep.
When I must sew, when I must reap.
When I should sing, when I should sigh,
When I should simply say goodbye.
When I can work, when I can play,
Or speak to loved ones passed away.

Time, does thou still yet pretend -
In Death's shadow to be a friend?
Oh, wouldst thou hold thy hand for me?
Or pass me over, intently.
Thoust would surely steal away the night.
Plunder my soul with endless plight.
But in echo of Pain's decree,
Time shall not have the best of me.

No Earthy values being set,
Living for today, my goals are met
And should Time, today, take this man,
Know I've lived, I've loved, best I can.
For Time's lessons I've have learned hard.
Yes Time, indeed, has left me scarred.
Now I see Time was always there,
If only I would have said...I care.

For Charles T. Anderson {1942 - 1993}
I miss you, Dad.

JennyLee
Senior Member

since 1999-09-01

Posts 1461
Northwestern, NJ.

1 posted 1999-09-17 06:38 PM

This is so sad and beautiful.
A wonderful way to keep a memory
of one you love so much.

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Helewes

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 1999-09-17 06:47 PM

Michael,
Excellent, Enjoyed the read

Balladeer

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

3 posted 1999-09-17 07:33 PM

Excellent writing, Michael.

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

4 posted 1999-09-17 10:01 PM

Excellent job Michael, Father Time always marches on, he stops for no man..

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Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
~Isis~

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

5 posted 1999-09-18 02:21 AM

I refer once again back to ol Jim, and the concept of Time In A Bottle.
Well wroght Mister Michael. Poingnant and lasting, (far as long as time allows.)

poetFemmeFatale
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since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

6 posted 1999-10-20 11:52 AM

This brings tears to my eyes...probably because I know how much you do love & miss your dad...I'm so honored that I found this and was able to read it and share in your emotion, babe. Like we said last night...I know he's looking down, and is very proud of you....he's happy for you. I love you - -

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I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

7 posted 1999-10-20 08:10 PM

Beautiful, Micheal. I enjoyed it so much.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2004-05-30 03:56 AM

very touching

TexUS
Member

since 2003-03-20

Posts 228

9 posted 2004-08-16 11:45 PM

Wow, what an amazing tribute to your Dad.
I am sure he is very proud of you, and the excellent poetry you create.

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