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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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SILENCE Silence is golden I've heard said, But, God, it's killing me. A stir of echoes through my head From quiet memory. I listen to the radio, I turn on the T.V. But only know the tremolo That reigns like hell o'er me. A telephone that never rings, Email that never beeps. A voice that no more for me sings, Recounted, never sleeps. A muted sigh, reality Would seem by some token, Refuted by no one but me, At least not with words spoken. I must admit, in sweet repose, I find it quite profound. The expanse of fear you impose By withholding all sound. A symbiotic undertone Becomes the euphony. With a passive, monotone hone Forever bleeding me. A harmony so far beyond Any man's intuition. By broken heart, by deafness donned, Now come to its fruition. Concordance met, a perfect strain, I dance the melody. That all too familiar refrain Silence sings but for me. Michael Anderson < !signature--> It's the little things you take for granted, That'll mean the most to you when they're gone. [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 02-10-2000).] |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
The silence is surely worse than the knowing, be it one way or the other. Deeply touching piece, Michael. --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
One of your best, Michael, and that is because it is from your heart. Corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Hope all is well with you Micheal...haven't seen one happy poem scince you got back!? Remember to grin and bear it...and hun...don't let your heart break too much...you're a great person. Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Michael, only you could take the sound of silence and make it scream full of emotion. My heart goes out to you, I feel so bad. I was always thinking positive for you, and now this just throws me for a loop. I guess I need to get rid of my rose-colored glasses and view the world in reality. [This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 02-10-2000).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Whoever said silence is golden was not waiting for a reply. I sympathize with you, Michael, and hope for the best. |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael, I'm sorry your heart is hurting. You made the silence feel heavy and consuming. Hugs to you sweetie.  -SEA |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I will echo Kess, Michael.... Beautifully written as always..... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wow this is fantastic writing so full of emotion and so descriptive of your innermost feelings. I feel like this almost everyday and I am learning to accept my fate, and that would not be living my life without love, it will be waiting for my lovers love to embrace me. And some day she will, and tenderly. James |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Excellent poem Michael. I, too, have many battles with the silence that surrounds me. I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael...I know all too well how deafening that silence can be. Perhaps there is a simple explanation that will unfold before your eyes soon...I wish you all the best. Although this poem speaks so loudly of your sadness, it is also well written and truly comes from the heart. Please don't be so hard on yourself my friend. |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I find your poem is saying so much Perhaps life does not always delivers the right touch But how you feel I can see it's true Even so I never walked a mile in your shoe That was yesterday A dear friend of mine has fallen in silence too So today I know what it means to walk in your shoe My heart goes out to you, embraces your dispare Hoping a message will soon come out of nowhere The poem as such is heart breaking good The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Michael, the soundlessness you write of can be deafening. What strikes me is your ability to describe it so well...all through this piece, each stanza adds more impact. A wonderful poem, a sorrowful expression, a very impressed reader! (that would be me) Take care, Claire |
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fool Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 61 |
This flows like music,lovely poem. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
In this kind of silence there is more sound then imagination can describe--but you did. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ya know I haven't seen you so sad since the last time she left and you couldn't get a hold of each other. When she appeard how happy you were. Well I hope history repeats itself Michael! This was really sad, the silence can be deafening! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Micheal, I haven't been in this family very long, but I felt joy for you two. I think that we all share a saddness for you right now that we hope will turn around. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 02-11-2000).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Michael. . . Again. . . it would seem that you and I are going through a lot of the same feelings. . . sometimes, you have to go through the silence to get to the voices (the noise). . . just wait. . .that's what I've learned. . . I know that it's hard. . . but it's all that you can do. . . Believe that it will work Michael. . . believe with all your heart. . . --------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
*HUG* ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, I didn't expect such a response to this poem. Gen made it home late last night, I am hoping to get to speak with her tonight. Who knows, maybe I'll have something a little happier to write about tomorrow. Thank you all for putting up with my whining the last few days, even so...and for your kindness. Michael |
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Wizzard Member
since 2000-02-09
Posts 209 |
Michael, When our minds start to wander about things that bother us ,we most always make things out to be worse than they really are.. Im happy for you and it`s nice to see some happiness in your post...Again I`ll be looking for one of your uplifting poems tomorrow.< !signature--> Today is the first day of the rest of my life. [This message has been edited by Wizzard (edited 02-11-2000).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is such a sad, beautiful poem, Michael. I hope all turns out well. HUGS Denise |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
how our imaginations can run wild in a void... best wishes always... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Yes, silence can be lonely. I can relate, but from my self-centered point of view, nothing is lonlier than feeling lonely when that certain someone is in the same room... |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Michael...got your email. I will email you back ASAP, which will probably be tomorrow, ok? Keep your panties on - ya hear? Funny man, you are...ROFLMAO! You panic over the slightest of happenings...so I'm slow getting home...geesh.  |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hmmm... seems like I get to throw a great big I TOLD YOU SO your way! |
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