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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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LISTEN < !signature-->Listen, listen, someone singing, I hear the voices through the trees. Words far beyond me, sweetly bringing Joy to heart and heart to ease. Listen calmly, someone's weeping, I hear echoes of rolling tears. Red-rimmed eyes honing the seeping, Precious, liquid remembered years. Listen intently, is that laughter, Or the eldritch shriek agony esteems? It's so hard to tell just what you're after When emotions make it to extremes! Listen anxiously, sirens are screaming, Piercing the silence of midnight's sleep. In shades of black, thoughtless dreaming, Consciousness fades, raw emotions creep. Listen tearfully, someone's dying. Hear the body give way to the soul? By the brushing wings of angels flying, With a soft chime, distant bells toll. Listen, wait a minute, now it's gone. For a moment sweet music touched my ears. A splendid, melodious liaison, Revealing my deepest God-given fears. Listen quietly, can you hear it? Silence, oh, what a wonderful sound. Serenity, why would you fear it? Born of death, Life's spirit thrives unbound. Listen, in peace, to the wind whispered verse. Glide with the voices through the trees. To a place where anger and pain disperse, Ride away on the slow-moving breeze. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 03-31-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Michael, I was just about to close, but then this incredible breeze wafted through my open window... Lovely food for dreams...thanks to you, again as always...and a sleepy serenity smiles... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Listen, in peace, to the wind whispered verse. Glide with the voices through the trees. To a place where anger and pain disperse, Ride away on the slow-moving breeze You've filled my heart with peace and hope with your words. There's none that write like you Michael....I'm once again amazed by the beauty in which you write with. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is a truly incredible piece of poetry. You write such amazing poems!! Love and hugs, Lizzie   |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Thank you for this beautiful poem. I can tell you that it touched my heart with a special remembrance of my dear mother on this morning. 'Listen tearfully, someone's dying. Hear the body give way to the soul? By the brushing wings of angels flying, With a soft chime, distant bells toll.' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ah...a wonderful message in your incredible poem..you manage to put so much depth in your work, I'm amazed again! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Beautiful, Michael. And just imagine what we are missing when we don't. Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Michael, I've been listening, and your poetry is singing in this verse. Wonderful poem. Parker |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Singing indeed, this has the quality and feel of a lullaby my friend. Quite lilting and soft, how lovely! May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh...how beautiful  |
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RAM Member
since 2000-03-24
Posts 153 |
nice one Michael. I especically like the "precious liquid" image and the last stanza. Another sense that, when used to its fullest, can bring us peace. If we but learn to listen, to see - the most wonderful lessons are all around us, aren't they? Thanks, Rick |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
To listen is to hear the breath of all life. Your poem is full of wonder, Michael...I can easily hear its beauty. ~ Claire |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm glad I stopped to listen here. *S* This is wonderful! |
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Dolphins3 Member
since 1999-09-30
Posts 135Wisconsin |
Great poem Michael. I've been gone for awhile. But I'm glad this is the first poem I read when I came back. Thanks for sharing. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Serenity, Always happy when I can make you smile. I hope you had wonderful dreams. Butterflies_dont_cry, I'm glad you found the peace and hope in this message. Was hoping this poem wouldn't be misinterpreted. Lizzie, Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Marge, Likewise, I was reflecting on my father when I wrote this. Corinne, much is missed when we don't "slow down to smell the roses" - so to speak. Satiate, are you saying my poem put you to sleep?...  Rick, Indeed, it's amazing what one can discover just by listening. If I had to choose, I honestly would give up my sight before my hearing... Claire, And that breath is all around us... I'm glad you hear it too. Dolphins3, welcome back... I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Michael - I love your poetry, this is indeed a wonderfully written piece. I very much enjoyed reading it - and I do so love to listen thank you Roniece |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Michael,This a lovely poem.I like it a lot!!!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Take me away, I'm ready for a place like this... Listen, in peace, to the wind whispered verse. Glide with the voices through the trees. To a place where anger and pain disperse, Ride away on the slow-moving breeze. Just wonderful Michael! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Michael, you're like a one-man hit parade. Dick Clark could do a special on you. The hits just keep right on coming....and all top quality. May your hand never lose it's speed or agility. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
An amazing piece of poetry. You do make us hear and feel all those quiet sounds. Where did you buy your poetry machine? I'd like to get one of those Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Soft and sweet ... a truly beautiful piece, Michael ..... "Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss,you'll land among the stars." _Les Brown_ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
One from the master~ This is truly masterful~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
quote: These words - your own... are perhaps appropriate for you to revisit today, my dear friend... God Bless you and your family... [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-06-2000).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Listen tearfully, someone's dying. Hear the body give way to the soul? By the brushing wings of angels flying, With a soft chime, distant bells toll." Apparently this portion of your well-written poem was a hit to most who've read it - it struck me as the centerpiece of your work, and it calmed any fears I might ever have about leaving this good earth to go to a better place. Well, well done, dear sir. |
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amber Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 240los banos, ca, |
This was as peaceful as they come babe...Wish I could be there for you right now, know that you're in my heart and my thoughts at this moment!!! BIG HUGS!!!!!! Only after trying so hard to let go, did i realize how much i wanted to hold you forever> Amber and Ellis forever and always |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is sooooo beautiful, Michael! Very peaceful! Denise |
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