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A Silent Goodbye
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A Silent Goodbye |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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A SILENT GOODBYE I cant put myself in your shoes, But I can understand your fear. Babe, there's so much we stand to lose, I beg you, please don't "disappear". I need your touch, it's been so long, But how can I tell you I care; When every night I sing my song To someone who's not there. Your voice, alone, could carry me Beyond eternity. Is there anyway to make you see This silence is killing me. You are my laughter, you are my smile, You are my need, my soul. Without you nothing seems worthwhile, I'm broken and unwhole. If you are gone, just know this much, Through all the tears I may cry; My life I found within your touch, I wish we could have shared goodbye. ------------------ Michael Anderson May Darkness find you all through the day. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Michael: Silences sometimes speak with deafening fervor. Your poem carries all the sadness of goodbye with a recognition the joy was worth the pain... Well done! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Michael...you have a talent. A great talent. You could use this talent to your benefit....Do so. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
gosh Michael that is beautiful, just sitting here crying with that last line, this internet is so wonderful when you find someone even if they are miles away to connect to, but it can be so cruel when across the miles you can't reach out and show your love....big hugs for you and for her |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wow!! I agree with the others!! You are quite talented!! This was touching!!  Thank You Michael!! 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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
VERY good Michael. |
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Sage Spirit Junior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 19Derry, NH USA |
Soul Brother, You made me weep!!! With all that is going on in my life at this moment, you spoke like my Michael speaks to me. Are you sure your not him? That was so beautiful!! Wow. Sage Spirit |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very poignant, Michael. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Sweetheart I hope this is a case of silence making minutes sound like hours...so many reasons for silence, servers down, access unavailable, deep in thought...so many reasons... I keep you both in my thoughts HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was sad also! I hope you two never say good-bye to each other! This was really well written! I know not what the silence is, but I hope it breaks pretty soon! ((HUGS)) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
It's such a sad poem Michael. And a hard thing to deal with. You two will be chatting again in no time.. Chin up!! ------------------ A hero is a man who does what he can. ~Isis~ (The Fragile Rose) |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
I understand. ------------------ Now and forever my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
soul-wrenching...I empathize with you. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very touching, Michael, and heartbreaking. ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael, I am sitting here in tears right now, my heart feeling your pain through your words. I truly hope she comes back to you, you deserve to love and be loved. ------------------ It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is beautiful Michael. |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
Michael... this is absolutely stunning. I completely love it. I felt this way for two months, waiting... Just to find out there was somebody else. Oh the joy... lol Good work. |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
And I missed this one how??? Michael, this one almost made me cry! (I don't cry, I said almost!) Well done and I agree with above regarding its poignancy! |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
If you can't talk it out, write it out. We all can clearly see that you have that gift. Touched me! |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
So sad....*HUGS* ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
Call her! Write to her!!! don't let her go!! you obviously love her. Time is precious and we can't make up for lost time. My heart goes out to you Michael. |
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Starith Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 176Leesburg, FL USA |
OK, somebody clue me in...WHAT HAPPENED!?! You guys were like love incarnate...I refuse to believe that it was gone in a puff of smoke! Alright so it is really none of my business but this poem made me all misty. Keep this up Michael and I'll be buying new contacts every week! Good luck...I hope it works out for the best for both of you. I'm with miriam...call her, write her, drag her out of her house kicking and screaming and tie her to your bed (you oughta run that one by her, I'll bet she likes it!)  Love is too PRECIOUS to give up! Star ------------------ We are only truly apperciated after we are no more! |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Your heart is hurting and bleeding...I hear the weeping and moan with every heartbeat...my heart has been there as well...I hear your souls cry! Love is lost only when love is found! |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
O.K. , I guess I really owe everyone an explanation. Femme is in the process of moving from Tennessee to Arkansas. I haven't heard from her in a week. I miss her terribly, but all is o.k. with us. Still, at this point I am very worried for her well being. I have no way of getting in touch with her at this point. As soon as she has a phone and gets back on-line I'm sure my poetry won't be so gloomy. Till then, I would ask everyone to keep her in your prayers. I thank each and all of you for you concern. Michael ------------------ |
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Artur Hawkwing Member
since 1999-06-30
Posts 444USA |
Your exceptional qualities extend outside your poetry as you are a caring person. I believe she has a lot to look forward towards as you have written some great pieces while she was gone. |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Michael, Very sad and moving. I think your emotions match mine if this were to happen at this particular moment to me. My thoughts are with you. Tyson |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh gees....another tear-jerker you wrote while I was gone that I missed! I can't believe I forgot to come back to these! I have 'em now though! My printer is smokin' and printing furiously!! I think my ink cartridges are about to poop out! Man you wrote some good stuff !!! I bet you had everyone in here sobbing, thinking I was like "gone" for good! hehe ------------------ I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale |
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Deverone Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 136San Antonio, Tx, USA |
So very touching Michael. I feel your words as I feel for you. Wishing you the best and keeping you both in my prayers. Keep up the wonderful poems. ------------------ Deverone "We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out". ----Ray Bradbury--- |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Only can say...very beautiful. Jenny |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, Along with poignant you can add eloquent. |
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