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0 posted 2000-09-18 06:22 PM





This Dream I Held

by

Michael Auguste

I dimmed the lights for fear I'd see
Such loveliness and find it real
Let my eyes wander on this shape
So like my hands, they longed to feel

But dark was not enough it seems
My other senses came to play
Her voice was that of twilight sleep
Her scent was of an autumn day

I placed my lips upon her own
Then drew her close to take all in
And drank of her, my thirst so great
Intoxicated with our sin

So fragile within arms so strong
So delicate and supple warm
I listened closely as she breathed
Allowed my hands to trace her form

In earnest did moist lips I taste
And with my fingers, combed her hair
So like the night, with my eyes closed
This dream I held while standing there

Forbidden was our touch to be
So foolish was this long embrace
We left with blush still in our cheeks
I still remember her sweet face

The years now cloud some memories
But this one's never trapped in haze
I still can smell her autumn scent
And feel her eyes upon me gaze





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

© Copyright 2000 Michael Auguste - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2000-09-18 06:31 PM


Michael--You have penned such tender longing in this beautiful sensual poem...I loved it!
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2 posted 2000-09-18 08:18 PM


Hi Martie,

Thank you for the reply.  I'm glad you liked this and appreciate you taking the time to read....

Michael


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

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3 posted 2000-09-18 08:32 PM


Wow! Was glad I stopped by for the read and didn't miss, splendidly written. I have put this one as an add to a library list.
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4 posted 2000-09-18 08:51 PM


Michael~
I can
*Sigh*
if I want to ...
and I do !
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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5 posted 2000-09-18 09:14 PM


Gemini,

I'm glad you liked this one and am honored that you want it for your library.  Thank you, dear one.

Mchael


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

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6 posted 2000-09-18 10:37 PM


Mmmmmmm!  This left me all warm and tingly...I believe I have a memory like this...Wonderful, sensual, soft words, beautifully written!

American Princess




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7 posted 2000-09-18 10:40 PM


Oh, this is so beautiful and sensual!  This is truly great.  Wonderful writing.
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8 posted 2000-09-18 10:41 PM


Michael*
This dream...this memory...I understand why
you would never want to let it go...breath
taking work..your tenderness and grace float
freely within the lines, weaving a soft
romantic breeze tonight...**sighs** this was
so very beautiful~

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9 posted 2000-09-18 11:01 PM


sigh...oh Michael...what a cherished memory and such a lovely write
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10 posted 2000-09-18 11:05 PM


Michael, I'm going to *sigh* along with everyone else, because that is all I can say, except, of course, what a beautiful poem!  I want to read it over and over!!

sp


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11 posted 2000-09-18 11:18 PM



Oh, Michael.....you've spun your magic web again and trapped all of us within. I, for one, am mesmerized by the beauty of your words.........they have me entranced!!


Today is a gift....
That is why they call it
'the Present'!



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12 posted 2000-09-18 11:44 PM


Marge,
Thank you for the big "SIGH."  I loved it...

American Princess,
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks

Tennessee Angel,
Thank you for the "beautiful and sensual."  I'm happy you liked it

~Michael~


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13 posted 2000-09-18 11:46 PM


Excellent writing Michael...few things are as unforgettable as forbidden love...
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14 posted 2000-09-19 12:39 PM


Butterflies,
Thank you for the "breathtaking" and for coming by to visit

Paula,
I'm glad you liked it...thank you

snowpants,
Thank you for the "sigh"....does that mean you like it?

~Michael~


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

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15 posted 2000-09-19 07:16 AM


Michael, such feelings as these deserve such a beautiful poem. I loved it.
Dee

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16 posted 2000-09-19 12:12 PM


Sunny,
Thank you for the "mesmerirzed"...I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend.

Balladeeer,
Thank you...it's always nice to see your name in the comments...and yes, forbidden love is hard to foget.

Dee,
I"m happy you liked this one...thank you.  Now when are we going to see some more of "your" poetry here?  Be well, dear friend.

~Michael~



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

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17 posted 2000-09-20 05:55 PM


Michael......a lot of true feeling has gone into this poem. Non-fiction I think!!!
Someone is a very luck girl!!

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18 posted 2000-09-20 07:25 PM


Debbie,

Thank you, my friend...I'm glad you liked, but I'll never tell whether it is fiction or not...sorry  

Take care,

Michael


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

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19 posted 2000-09-20 07:28 PM


A dream worth being held for eternity and you have shared your memory superbly.  What a tender and loving one to hold.  I applaud you and your ability to share so well.
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20 posted 2000-09-20 08:09 PM


Mark,

Thank you for the "applause"...I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Michael


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

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21 posted 2000-09-20 08:22 PM


Michael,

What a lovely dream you have shared with us all.  This was so romantic and sweet.  I hope you have the memory always.  Great writing.  

Lone Wolf


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

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22 posted 2000-09-20 09:35 PM


Lone Wolf,

Thanks for the "romantic and sweet"...and also thanks for taking the time to read it.

Michael


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

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