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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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He knows that it’s not forever; Knows, because I told him -- Yet, still, he loves to kiss me In the morning, and I have to laugh: (late for work -- again) He asks me how I do it, And when I ask, “Do what?” he only kisses me again, Smiling, always smiling, eyes a careful green, perfect, That watch me when he thinks I’m sleeping; In his arms, I am only a doll: Cradled, cherished, so small against the shape of him, He wants to hold me fiercely, I suspect, But he fears I might break; (I just might) He thinks that he loves me, One in a million, such good fortune That he should have found me, here ... He knows, because I told him, But still he hopes -- I feel it, When he holds me, and all I can think of Is that he isn’t you. < !signature--> 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 [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 04-12-2000).] |
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Esmeralda Ponsonby Member
since 2000-04-02
Posts 138 |
Wow, this is fabulous, I was so enthralled and the ending just blew me away. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is excellent...very subtle and soft very honest and pure. perfection. take care,jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Excellent free verse |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well done, Kess! Beautiful and sad. Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Skyfyre, Always enjoy your work. This one in particular. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
To be loved and not be able to return it - so sad. However, your work is well done. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I am one of your many fans, Kess. And this one is wonderful....there isn't any style you cannot write! Including prose..that too is perfection.  |
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Krysondra New Member
since 2000-04-10
Posts 7 |
This poem is really incredible.... I love the way that it ends. ~ Krysondra ~ ~Angel of Illusion~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nicely done, my friend...  ..This is an all too often happenstance in love, isn't it?? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful writing Kess!! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Exceptional writing. Your free verse is equally wonderful as structured. |
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Cassanova Junior Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 39Turlock, Ca. |
Wow! Chris told me you were incredible, but I didn't realize he would be right! Skyfyre, this is amazing. You've done a good job of leading up to one expectation and surprising with another! Bravo! Jason |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
WOW!!! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh Jeeze, This is pure gold, Kess. Enamored fate vs. cold reality. Arghhh - nobody wins. Powerful piece, loved it. Michael |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Wow! This held some very powerful and intense emotions. you hit the core of truth with this one! great job. i also liked the ending. the whole poem was simply fantastic in my opinion. take care of yourself. amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Of course he knows! And I know that you know that I know that you know that I love this piece! Marvellous foray Kess! |
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weaubleau Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 101MO |
oh how this happens all too often! sometimes there is only one touch that can fulfill our longing. very beautiful piece. |
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