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The Door To Dream |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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THE DOOR TO DREAM Are you listening to stars glistening, When the wind is perfectly still? Do you touch Romance in dreams of Chance, Wonder if you ever really will? In the snow falling, is coldness calling For love to somehow set your free? Open the door to dream once more, There awaits your Destiny. Abuzz in the air, a tingling there, Facing the morning sun. The blessings of Dawn newly cast upon The ever fearless "one". Spread your wings while the soft wind sings And dance across the sky. From ashen sorrow, pristine Tomorrow Wakes with a thunderous cry. Bright, bold and vast, she whistles past, Sweet Lightning in her prime. The Goddess, fair, of all the air, But prisoner to Time. With cringe and groan all earth you've known, Suffers long by her death. Never a pardon within the garden Of misting Baby's Breath. Darkness impeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Retracts the silvery rose. The flaxen feel of waxen zeal Melting wings might impose. Delivered trust, sifted like dust, Does Destiny decay. Closing the door to dream-no more, All splendor fades away. Michael R. Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Michael, this is, without question, one of the most mellifluously inspired pieces of writing I have had pleasure to read since being directed to this site. Superb!  Claire |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Michael , this is excellent thanks for the read  |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Beautiful. Need I say More. Fantastic |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is really gorgeous Michael... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, Well you did it this time, you not only entered the door but you closed it behind you. Beautiful piece of poetry. Sy |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
What else shall I say...see the above When a man is in Love He is in Love ****** (New rating system 6 stars) lol Excellent in word and passion (shall I repeat "Love" again )The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Michael - yer gonna burn yerself out, ya ninnny!!! Save some of this for the cruise *wink*. BTW - this is a terrific poem - I liked the way you alternated the couplets(?) with the supporting line. |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
beautiful!!! |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
This poem was an excellently crafted cycle -- you did a masterful job in lending it a sense of closure in the final paragraphs, and it is an apt depiction of the dual nature of love ... Impressive throughout, Michael. --Kess< !signature--> You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Applause from this poet!! Very, very well done indeed. Very lovely reading and rhyme pattern. I love it. Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
APPLAUSE!! BRAVO!! This is excellent, Michael!!  Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Just want to say thank you to all for the kind replies. Claire, gotta admit - I had to run to the dictionary for that one and wow, what a compliment that was...TY Sy, It's longJohn's fault - he started making me think the door would disappear on me...LOL LongJohn, *huffing and puffing*...uh, o.k. Kess, dang - your reply was almost as beautiful as the poem...LOL Seriously, TY for reading so deeply into the piece. Very appreciated. Michael |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Michael, This is one of the best poems I have ever read. You are in the heat of creation... keep them coming. I must print this off. Parker. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Michael, I add my Bravo! This is a wonderfully done poem with a poet's ear for muse and sound. Very very good. Love it. Rus |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael- This is just sheer beauty. My goodness ... it's just lovely. I like the structure, the lead ... the chase ... the roundup ! Sheer beauty, I repeat ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, all of the superlatives seem to have been used here. I will simply sit her and mentally applaud. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
*** big sigh Well, I read this again, and still wonder if maybe I had a part in inspiring this...  Tis okay, for it's a HIT !!! LOL Therefore, I should get some credit too! hehe Just kidding babe....You are fabulous, and if we have to argue once in a while to get this kind of poetry out of you, I'd say it's definately worth it ! I love you.... Gen.** I'm reaching for the brightest star I've ever seen - knock my ladder out from under me, and you'll wish you hadn't !! -pFF ** Here's to 2000! |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
balladeer,,, they forgot..awesome,tremendous. beautiful work....absolutely loved it. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Michael - This is really really good... Your message is great, and your internal rhyme makes the whole poem sing..... Wow!.. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
How did I ever miss this before??? This is absolutely fabulous Michael!!! I think I'm now rendered speechless...BACK TO THE TOP...GO! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
Awesome writing. A beautiful piece. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What an awesome poem, Michael! The word that comes to mind is: UPLIFTING! Corinne |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
WOW.....This is great and what is even more surprising is I have not seen it till now. Great great job Michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
EXCELLENT!!! |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Geez Michael, leave me speechless why don't you This is beautiful Michael, and because she wants some, I applaud you too Gen (is that enough credit?? ) hehe~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wonderful writing Michael - this dances. K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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