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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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THE SEARCH Oh, Love, where dost thy spirit dwell? In the misty roar of a sea shell? In a shadowed forest's docile trees? In lonely hearts ridden with disease? Within a golden grail or braided strand Of knowledge I can't understand? Oh, Love, dost thou lie in my heart, Seeking to tear my world apart? For I've searched the oceans far and wide, To every corner I, myself, might hide. I've searched the desert's burning sands, I've searched the lines of my own hands. I've searched islands, I've searched mountains, Buried streams and blissful fountains. I've searched the stars of the summer sky, The tears of a subconscious cry. I've searched with vigor, passion, desire, My heart with wings, my soul on fire. I've searched Pride and Humility, All you possibly could mean to me. Oh, Love, I 've wandered on this quest, Searched, most assuredly, in jest. Till, alas, with nowhere left to roam, I found you waiting for me to come home. **Thank you, Genny, for finding me when I had already given up on the search. Thank you for allowing me to be the me that I am and not a me one might hope me to be. Thank you for showing me love in every aspect of the word, and for the realization love isn't something to be quested, love just is. As you have been there for me, so will I be here for you, in all love.** ------------------ Michael Anderson When God puts a tear in your eye, He puts a rainbow in your heart. [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-15-1999).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
The heart is where the home is..  HUGS ------------------ 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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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nicely stated Michael |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, This is a hum dinger, Enjoyed the read. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent thought and phrasing, Michael. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I don't know which is nicer... the poem or the words that follow... both are beautiful! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Michael, every time I think I've read the most beautiful poem of yours yet...you astound me with another.....(sigh) This is by far the most beaufitul piece of tribute yet that you've shared.....maybe it's because of what you said underneath the poem....I don't know.....I swear, if you treat me half as good after we're together as you do now, we'll never be torn apart. I do fall more in love with you every day.... ------------------ I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
well writen Michael, I think the best line is: "I've searched the lines of my own hands." It says so much. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Simply lovely. You did some soul-searching on this one ... and I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Nocht ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (Now as I hear this bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Excellent! Deeply emotional and so beautiful. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Thought this was hauntingly beautiful! I hope you two get together soon. ------------------ If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I just wanted to bring this back because it means so much to me.....Maybe because of what you wrote at the bottom. You are so far away tonight - I needed to "hear" you speak to me with reassurance, thus I found this poem. Please know that I love you - we have many many wonderfully warm days ahead of us, Michael...I love you. ------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Breathtaking -- and cleverly written as well. --Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
One will never be alone with love in their heart. Enchanting Search! Jenny  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Alright you two, now you're gonna make me cry if you don't stop this! Great soul searching stuff Michael! Isn't that how it goes, sometimes we search far and wide and the whole time it is right under our noses! I do so wish the very best for you two! God Bless ya both! |
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