Open Poetry #9 |
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My Muse...this is my thank you note |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea ![]() |
My Muse by Michael Auguste For thirty years my pen lay still A poet who had no words to share And then along came, Meadowmuse A friend I've come to know as, Claire She read the old poems that I had Encouraged me that I write more Saw something in them I could not I really felt my writing poor In April my first poem was born The wait of thirty years had past I finally had something to say The words had come to me at last How different was my writing style So much more depth was I to find The thirty years had so changed me Now green this meadow in my mind The broken hearted poems are gone My poetry now is that of hope I write of love and fantasy Of times in life I've had to cope Sweet Claire is always quick to praise To build such confidence in me I've let her know she is my muse Responsible for words you see Now eighty new poems have seen light And yet my pen's still filled with ink I still can't believe that I can write My writing done with did I think I'll call this poem my thank you note To this dear muse with long red hair For showing me I can still write For all her faith and being there Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh, this is so sweet...Claire is inspirational to me as well, her kind words of encouragement in replies and her always perfectly wonderous poetry to read, you are very lucky to have her as a muse, and she lucky to have you as a friend. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael... You are very lucky to have Claire for a friend and a muse. She has brought the artist out in your words, and as always, they are beautiful. |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Martie, Yes, Claire and her gifted words are certainly an inspiration to us all. She makes both a wonderful friend and muse...I've learned a lot from her. Thank you. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Moon Dust![]() ![]()
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
I like this ![]() There are enough colours in the world, To paint your own dreams, You won't get them, Till you try. |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ She shares so graciously with us all ... her lovely inspiration. You are fortunate indeed to have her friendship so close. This is an openly honest write for a beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing with us. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Michael, I will forever continue to have faith and confidence in your ability to express yourself in writing. You have so very much to say, and such a natural way of sharing it. And you are exactly right, dear friend ~ your pen IS still filled with ink. (((you))) *** Martie, Sunny, Marge...sweet ladies, I thank you. ![]() ~ Claire < !signature--> Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 09-15-2000).] |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunny, Maria $ Marge, Thank you all for your kind words...this isn't about my writing so much as it is about a dear friend who freely shares with all of us in such an unselfish way...She's a good lady. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, I want to personally thank you for all the help you've given me with my poetry and the inspiration that only you, my muse, can provide. More than anything though, I want to thank you for your dear and wonderful friendship. It means so much to me... Take care, Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
play it again, Sam |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael What a wonderful write about meadowmuse. BTTT. Be well Kethry. "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Kethry, Thank you...she's a dear and wonderful lady. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Lovely, and a special tribute. Glad that you started writing again Michael, you have a woonderful way with your writing, I enjoy it, as do many others. Catalinamoon |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Very nicely said. Your talent has only just been dormant... American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Cat and A.P. thank you...But really, let all of us thank her... ![]() Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Michael, I think Claire must be a very intelligent lady. She's spot on with her faith in your writing! Well said and well written. Love, Dee |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is a very sweet and gracious tribute to your muse... the exceptional poetess Lady Claire... so many times she has left me with such poet envy ![]() she inspires us all with her grace of words and she makes me strive to be a better poet. As for you discovering poetry again ... I know the wonderful release and contentment that gift is... someone extraordinary gave me back my poets pen after years of it laying silent Heres my wish for continued inspiration for us all take care jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Dee & Janet, Thanks to the both of you for your kind words about our Lady Claire, a dear friend and a gifted poet. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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