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Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

0 posted 1999-10-20 07:41 AM

TO THE MANNER BORN

I see the world - a sea of faces,
I face the world, a faceless fan
I man my ship, to the manner born.
I borne my soul, the bourne of man.

Too many ties to dissension,
When two are one but one is lost.
I wonder have I won the prize,
When surprise can't comprise her cost.

I lay in wait, delay my judgement.
Belay the rights of righteous men.
To write the will in blood they spill,
Ever willing to fill my pen.

I bear their sin to my barren back
Barely able to stand the pain.
Withstanding shame I understand
Famed Thunder pays the price of Rain.

Holding their penance thereafter,
For they're guilt Time never erases;
Dissevered Hope's endeavored lie...
I see the world - a sea of faces.

A man for truth, a man forlorn,
I man my ship, to the manner born.

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Michael Anderson

Is all that we see or seem
but a dream within a dream?

[This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-20-1999).]

poetFemmeFatale
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since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

1 posted 1999-10-20 09:31 AM

I really liked how you kept using the "same" words, and such, back and forth....makes it hard to follow, but certainly gets the message out....very deep and moving. Once again, you go over my head in what you write & feel...It's only because I'm shorter than you , ya know.....that's the only reason....well, and because you're 5 years older than me! LOL Meaning, you're much wiser !!!

Sorry, here I am joking in a reply to something as serious as this poem....PROBABLY because I need to read it again! Maybe I'll understand it better - I do know it's good! I'll shut up now............

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

Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13

Posts 1606

2 posted 1999-10-20 09:41 AM

Liked this much.

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

Marilyn
Member Elite

since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

3 posted 1999-10-20 09:50 AM

Very nice peice. Very thought provoking. There are so many things I'd like to say and ask but right now my mind is wrapped around this piece.

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

4 posted 1999-10-20 01:05 PM

Once again you have taken a philosophical turn my friend. Deep thoughts indeed.

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Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©

Balladeer

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

5 posted 1999-10-20 03:43 PM

That's the difference between us. I could read 7 Michaels in one day. LOL. Excellent writing, Michael.

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 1999-10-20 09:42 PM

Great job on this one Michael

IsabelleSkye
Member

since 1999-06-27

Posts 253

7 posted 1999-10-20 09:46 PM

Michael, this was really deep and thoughtful. I appreciate the time it took to compose this! Beautiful, beautiful work.
I.Skye

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"With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls; for stony limits cannot hold love out; and what love can do that dares love attempt." Romeo & Juliet Act II

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

8 posted 1999-10-20 11:08 PM

Deep indeed Michael. Well written, of course.

Lynn
Member

since 1999-09-20

Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

9 posted 1999-10-20 11:15 PM

Enjoyed reading very much! Loved it!

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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10 posted 2004-05-04 04:23 AM

incredible!

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