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A Poet's Pain
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A Poet's Pain |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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A POET'S PAIN For years now I have wandered, A man bereft of dreams. With bitterness and frustration Ripping me apart at the seams. A child in time - standing still, No destiny to manifest. Losing all ambition, hopes and will To live, or die, at best. And I often wonder if other's wonder Of the man I used to be. Or if I'm just feeling sorry for myself, A perverted cry for sympathy. But I do remember standing proud, My head held high and unashamed. A solid rock, a song sung loud, My destiny self-proclaimed. But ain't that the life of a poet, Passion, the name of the game. The pain, well I couldn't forego it, So I gave her my last name. Tearing the emotions right off the page And wearing them on my sleeve. Now looking back through a lover's rage Seems like it was all just make-believe. That's what happens when you open your heart For someone else to fill your needs. Blink once, your world's been torn apart, And it's only your soul that bleeds. You find trust is a four-letter word, And most every vow's been broken. Still, the coldest lies I never heard, Those idle words left unspoken. They say hindsight is twenty-twenty, But surely there's no future in the past. So I'm spreading my wings for tomorrow, Ever the enthusiast. And somehow should another ever even come close To stealing this heart again. She'll never know it, I'm back to being a poet, She'll just have to steal my pen. |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
I loved this poem! I wish I would had written it. My pen needs more passion! Great work. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Keep spreading your wings, Michael... great poem! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Michael - I hope you love again - but I'm not letting ANYONE snag that pen of yours.....  |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Well...I've never been known to be a thief, but after reading this, I might certainly reconsider ! As long as Nan doesn't smack me!! LOL ****blushing*** Absolutely fabulous, darling!! I think I'm IN LOVE with that pen of yours! What is it - a Paper*Mate ? I'm headed to Walmart right now to BUY a pack so I can have a little "fling" with myself tonight!!! If you ever quit writing Michael, I will personally come to your house and spank you ! Uuhhh, I take that back....(snicker)------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
This is great ... the last line was brilliant! But what woman in her right mind would want to take that pen away? ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (When I hear the bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, you have ground this poem to the sharpest edge. A craftsmans Job. Well done. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I've never claimed to be in my right mind, Nochtdraco, my dear ! (twitching slightly) Gotta...um....gettum....his...um....pen! (Only because I'm **fascinated with it, not to keep him from writing, I'll steal his and loan him mine! See?------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Michael, this is wonderful. But I think your poet's pen comes straight from Heaven, for if anyone has a gift from God, it's you! He blessed you with a rare gift that you, thankfully, share with us! (You might want to put that pen in your pocket so PFF doesn't get it - no! Wait! She'd love to reach in there - ok, find another place for it! But HIDE it!) |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh deVine, you are SO funny ! You know me too well! You're right - Michael, a shoebox would be safer...good advice you got there! ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wonderful work! Maybe you could just let me borrow that pen huh? |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Very brilliant!!! I truly enjoyed this!! ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "If I could be an angel, I'd make your every wish come true. But I am only human, just a woman lovin' you..." Trisha Yearwood |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I bring this up to the top merely because this is where pFF won my heart what seems like an eternity ago. Gen, if you read this. I love you so much...and am proud to see the change you have made in me, looking back to this piece. Thank you for being you. Michael |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I wonder where you are miss your writing |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
WOW, very powerful! Enjoyed every word. |
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