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0 posted 2000-09-07 03:53 PM





Love is More Than a Bed

by

Michael Auguste

Whenever I read poems of love
They always take place in a bed
As if that's all romance can be
I guess it's dying or else dead

A night's too short for happiness
And much too short to feed her heart
There's other things so like a kiss
That no bed ever can impart

Come take your dear love by the hand
In summer rain just take a walk
And watch as droplets trace her face
Let silence substitute for talk

Try sitting, her head on your chest
And quietly whisper in her hair
As you breathe in the scent of her
She cannot help but know you care

Count all her fingers with a kiss
You'll feel each breath and every sigh
And know that in her there's such bliss
For her this is a special high

So much more is there to romance
Caress her heart, put off the bed
Drown in her eyes and not her skin
Remember things she did and said

Just hold her and enjoy her warmth
Now listen closely, that's her heart
You think the bed is how to love
Romance must be a dying art


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

© Copyright 2000 Michael Auguste - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2000-09-07 05:08 PM


"Count all her fingers with a kiss
You'll feel each breath and every sigh
And know that in her there's such bliss
For her this is a special high"

Michael, as long as there are still men like you who understand and cherish a woman's heart, romance will flourish. This is so tender, my friend.

~ Claire


Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau



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2 posted 2000-09-07 07:46 PM


How refreshing and wonderful this is! I know most of the women reading this would wish for a man with this type romance in his heart!  I loved this..

American Princess




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3 posted 2000-09-07 08:14 PM


Michael~
Simple truths from the heart are always done with class -
You've got it !
~*Marge*~


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4 posted 2000-09-07 08:45 PM


Claire,
I'm glad to see you like this one...this is how I feel about romance and would like to think most men still do.  Thank you for the nice words.

American Princess,
Thanks for the wonderful words...your opinion, of course, means a great deal to me and always has.  

~Michael~


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"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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5 posted 2000-09-07 10:33 PM


Marge,

It takes class to know it, and you've got it, dear lady...thanks for you kindness.

Michael


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"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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6 posted 2000-09-08 01:14 AM


this is love, when you only want to make her happy, and show her all you have to give with little gestures that feeds her heart of your love she will resend , beautiful and so romantic what every woman dreams of.
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7 posted 2000-09-08 03:31 AM


Awwwwww Michael...this goes beyond meer romance...you have given every man an example to live up to...a vision of how it should be...not just on the part of the gentleman...but on us ladies as well...thank you friend for putting romance back where it belongs.
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8 posted 2000-09-08 05:30 AM


Very true, Very true indeed....things like these DO mean a lot to a lady.
You old romantic you!!!!

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9 posted 2000-09-08 09:52 AM


Vert=y well said -nicely done
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10 posted 2000-09-08 11:59 AM


Rosebud,
Thank you for the nice comments.  Yes, I do think this is what every woman dreams of.  At least, all the women I know.

Paula,
Your reply was sweet, as they always are and I thank you.  

Debbie,
Hi there, stranger...thanks for the nice words...we need to talk more often.

~Michael~



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"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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11 posted 2000-09-08 01:06 PM


no matter all the crap life can dish out, I can and do still believe that there are men who can love like this.

~Heather

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12 posted 2000-09-08 01:51 PM


Wilfred,

Thanks for the nice words and taking time to read this.

Michael


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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13 posted 2000-09-08 01:53 PM


hi AUGUSTE,
My compliments to you for a sweet verse...
Much truth lays in it's weave...
I believe all men have the capability they just sometimes need a reminder of the tenderness derived from shared romantic energies...

A refreshing poem you've shared
Coco


[This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 09-08-2000).]

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14 posted 2000-09-08 02:41 PM


Michael--if there were more men who thought like you, then there would be more blissfully content women....lovely and romantic are your words.
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15 posted 2000-09-08 03:36 PM


Heather,
Please do continue to believe there are men who can love like this...there are, my friend...thank you.

Coco,
Yes, certainly all men are capable...tenderness is so like a kiss. Thanks for the nice reply.

Martie,
I honestly do believe that I'm not the exception...I think, or at least hope, that most men think as I do when it comes to love and romance...thank you for the sweet words.  They were nice to hear.

~Michael~

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16 posted 2000-09-08 04:16 PM


First poem of yours I have read. Loved it and wished more people felt this way...

Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go.

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17 posted 2000-09-08 04:38 PM


Cuddlez,

Thank you for stopping by to read my poem...it's always nice to see someone new reading my words and I appreciate the "Loved it."  Let's hope a lot of people feel "that way."  Take care.

Michael


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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18 posted 2000-09-08 05:52 PM


Michael....Great poem...sooo sweet...whoever the lucky woman is that won your heart let me tell her Congrats she has hit the jackpot of lovers!!! this was just beautiful!!! Stay well!!!

Julie :)



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19 posted 2000-09-08 05:58 PM


So much more is there to romance
Caress her heart, put off the bed
Drown in her eyes and not her skin
Remember things she did and said
        ---------------
So true, Auguste.  Excellent read.  

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20 posted 2000-09-08 06:06 PM


Michael*
This is exquisite.....a man that loves a woman like this has a woman that loves him like this...beautiful work~

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21 posted 2000-09-08 06:36 PM


Julie,
Thank you for coming by and reading this.  Your words were nice to hear.

Eloise,
I appreciate your sweet words and you taking the time to read this.

Butterflies,
Goodness, I don't think I've ever gotten an "exqisite" before.  I like the way it feels.  Thank you.


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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22 posted 2000-09-08 07:22 PM


...loved this!! imo, you have just defined "romantic". Great writing, wonderful poem.  Thanks for this one. Love, Marcy
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23 posted 2000-09-08 08:50 PM


Marcy,

Thank you for visiting.  "Romance" was already defined...sometimes it just needs a helping hand so people will remember that is does have a definition.  Take care and enjoy your weekend.

Michael


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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24 posted 2000-09-08 10:50 PM


How beautiful and tender your words are. Your lady is very lucky...

Shy Lady



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25 posted 2000-09-08 11:12 PM


Shy Lady,

Thank you for your nice reply...I haven't seen any of your poetry here, but will be eagerly awaiting one to read.

Michael


Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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