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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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STARGAZER Imagine in mind as I will in verse All the stars of the universe. Shining bright through the vastness of space, In symmetric harmony and grace. Majestic mystery in multitude. A red and blue romantic interlude. Projecting promise with prominence, In a twinkling aura of omnipotence. Look closer now, let's pick just one, One solitary sibling sun. From the realm of time, space, and dimension Unexercised by human apprehension. An incandescent, gleaming glare. A glowing white and red pocket of air. Giving warmth and light and life and love, Gliding boldly through the sky above. Look closer now, beyond this star. To where we watch it from afar. Exquisite splotches of green and blue, Proffer such a delicate, peaceful hue. Round and round and round she goes, Where she stops, nobody knows. Lost in the merriment and mirth Of our beloved planet Earth. Look closer now, into the awestruck eye Of a child staring, blindly, at the sky. A billion celestial bodies ablaze fashion A brilliant spectacle of inspiring passion. But how long till he begins to ponder And the innocence begins to wander. Till the days one by one pass him by Without so much as a glance to the sky. Till every night in dark discord He heralds dispassion's reward. Till demands and deadlines of life disperse The very wonder of this universe. ------------------ Michael Anderson May Darkness find you all through the day. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow. The only word I can find to fit this is majestic. Awesome, awesome work, Michael. |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
Nicely done...liked this one. ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
WOW Michael, this is brilliant, loved it  ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, Well done, enjoyed the read. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
APPLAUDS!! wonderful writing there Michael |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wow....excellent piece...amazing read..... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
Well done Michael, a marsterful piece. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
That really made a neat impression on me!! I personally love gazing at the stars and the sky!! This painted a nice picture in my mind!! Very nice!! Thank You Micheal!! Justbleu ------------------ "It may take a boy to turn a girl's head, but it takes a man to turn a girl's heart" |
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Artur Hawkwing Member
since 1999-06-30
Posts 444USA |
Heavenly. I wonder how many people saw the tragedy at the end of your poem. [This message has been edited by Artur Hawkwing (edited 09-29-1999).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I agree, Arthur. Beautiful writing, Michael. Melodic tones expertly placed. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all, Especially you Balladeer, that's quite a compliment coming from you. ------------------ Michael Anderson May Darkness find you all through the day. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
A masterpiece, Michael. I believe I will take a bit of time tonight and go outside to see this painting you've described so beautifully...and undo the last stanza, at least a bit. ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow, Michael, this is truly beautiful! I enjoyed this one very much! ------------------ Denise |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
just wanted to tell you, that I sat outside last night and with your poem on my mind, looked up...at the beautiful star filled sky and remembered times when I was young and we used to beg to sleep outside, under the stars.....thank you for your beautiful poem |
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Sage Spirit Junior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 19Derry, NH USA |
Hey there soul brother, You speak the truth, there is much beauty on this earth, yet, people roam and search for it with shut eyes and closed minds. Beauty lies in the arms of our Mother Earth. Right On! Sage Spirit |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Truly a majestic piece..Darkone.... Jenny |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wonderful poem! Chin up buddy. Better days will come! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
And this goes back to the top as soon as I get back inside from underneath the nightime sky. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
This is such a fantastic piece, I'm adding it to "our book"...I love the style, and your fabulous choice of "cosmic" words....this is a wonderful poem! A nice change of pace for you that truly shows your varied talent! BRAVO! ***bowing ------------------ I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Michael, where are you? |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I'm still here... just reading along silently for the most part these days. |
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