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How It Feels
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How It Feels |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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HOW IT FEELS The tears well up within my eyes, The heart grants no reprieve. The emotion bears no disguise, But then who would believe... This purely magical moment, The soft touch of your skin, Or how well your eyes compliment The feelings deep within. I run my fingers through your hair, Every shimmering tress. Within this stare of love so rare You make seem effortless. I place my hand upon your cheek, And ache inside the soul. As by three words you dare to speak I am somehow made whole. I kiss your sweet lips tenderly, I pull your body near. The trust burning inside of me To love you without fear. To look upon your smile, your face, Cherish beauty as such; Yet see the beauty you enlace Inside you just as much. To take what you have offered me, With no shame by the dawn. Carry passion, to the decree Of Eternity, drawn. By soft green eyes I so adore To watch as Time reveals A love I've only dreamt before. So, this is how it feels... Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-12-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Tenderly beautiful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Soft, passionate and beautiful Michael. Loved it  Je t'aime plus qu'hier et moins que demain." I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow (unkown) |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
We must be reflecting on the same three words, for I did not read this before posting my lasting offering. IT was wonderful. (yours I mean) Kathleen "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace." Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
To take what you have offered me, With no shame by the dawn. Carry passion, to the decree Of Eternity, drawn. By soft green eyes I so adore To watch as Time reveals A love I've only dreamt before. So, this is how it feels... .......... Lovely it is, this poem and my pleasure it was to have read this one, Michael... ...this is how it felt... Regards, sudhir. My heart is pounding, my stomach's inside out I'm feeling kind-a-shaky, my mind is full of doubt All I ever think about, is fearing fear itself, Wish I could unscrew my head and put it on the shelf Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Don't know what I'm looking at, the lights are all too bright My brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor Sweep 'em up. Throw 'em away, don't want 'em anymore Clouds race across the sky, day turns into night, Still there are the questions, no answers in sight Everything is twisted, everything is oh so tight, Starin' out the window, everything is just too bright Brain's about to crumble, spill out on the floor, Wish I could unscrew my head, and kick it out the door... You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange You know I'm feeling kind-a....Strange ~ Strange ~ Joe Satriani (Flying in a Blue Dream) |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~michael this was beautiful hon! there is no other feeling quite like falling in love and realizing that person loves you too. you captured it elegantly here with your usual grace. take care. *~amy~* "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But then who would believe... ------------- As by three words you dare to speak I am somehow made whole. --------------- The trust burning inside of me To love you without fear. ------------ To take what you have offered me, With no shame by the dawn. ----------- A love I've only dreamt before. So, this is how it feels... -------------- I believe, I have always believed... because I see your heart in your words and your soul between the lines ... that is why I type thru tears of sheer joy and with a smile that wont leave my lips today after reading this beautiful poem... yes M, this is how it feels. dream it, inhale it, make it your own you deserve to know this ... love you jm And it's good that I'm not angry, I just need to get over, I'm not angry, anymore Cry when you cry, run when you run, love when you love, represent the ashes that you leave behind ~MB20~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Michael~ This is positively breathtaking!! This side of you is as beautiful as roses blooming in the spring. The feeling of this piece is Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Micheal, it must be a wonderful thing to find love like this. You describe it well. Beautiful writing. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely expressions of tenderness, Michael. Corinne |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I see you've been sneakin' in here posting some good poetry when I'm not looking...  |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Oh my!!!... You speak so richly to the poor or is it that the poor understands what it was, to be rich? HUSG |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Michael, that was truely beautiful,a wonderful poem. I kiss your sweet lips tenderly, I pull your body near. The trust burning inside of me To love you without fear. To look upon your smile, your face, Cherish beauty as such; Yet see the beauty you enlace Inside you just as much. To take what you have offered me, With no shame by the dawn. Carry passion, to the decree Of Eternity, drawn. By soft green eyes I so adore To watch as Time reveals A love I've only dreamt before. So, this is how it feels... ------------------------ "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. manic street preachers "Culture Alienation Borebom and Despair" "I know I believe in nothing but it is my nothing" -faster MSP "And you see, I kind of shiver to conformity Did you see, the way I cower to authority, you see And my life, it's a series of compromises anyway It's a sham, and I'm conditioned to accept it all, you see" six by Paul Draper. ----- |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I have read this several times, now, and still my breath catches in my throat ... Never in my life will you ever convince me that I am worthy of such praise, such adoration -- and yet you give it so freely and in such earnest, how can I choose to doubt? You are putting this grouchy old cynic in a very difficult position here, Anderson ... I am yours so long as you will have me, sweet poet, though I cannot guarantee whether that is a blessing or a curse! May God have mercy on your soul ...  Tender and misty-eyed kisses, -- Me< !signature--> YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 06-12-2000).] |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Be still my heart!!!....I completely and totally LOVED your poem!!! It is how we all long to feel with that special someone!! Beautifully expressed!! Thank you for sharing!!! Julie |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
One sigh is not enough! I sigh a thousand times in admiration of your poetry and in relief that you are now finding what you so richly deserve..love..you are not the only one happy about this. I, as your friend, am thrilled! May God smile in the two of you!  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kess has become one of my favorite people in the world. Welcome back, Michael |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
GHAAACK! Ahem. Excuse me, hairball in my throat. Brother o' mine, you know no one in this world is happier for your newfound faith, love and hope than I. (Even if it is with her!) This almost brought tears to my eyes (ok, it might have been the onions, but close enough.) Seriously though, sweet, tender and full of the magical charm which is your trademark. Love ya man... oh, ok, you too Kess. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
It's so wonderful to read this side of you Michael ... me thinks you've answered some of the soulful questions from previous verses in this lovely poem. Beautifully tender and romantic ... this "is" how it feels ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Michael, I am so happy for you, and I am glad life is turning around for you. Fabulous poem, it is beautiful to see your other side get a chance to fly. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Micheal, OMG.......Are my eyes decieving me? Is this really Micheal Anderson that wrote this? WOW!!!! I am truly happy to finally see you write of such happiness. Congratulations m'friend. By the way...Lovely poem All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
it's worth repeating, this was fabulous.... Kathleen "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace." Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I told you that dust was being swept away, and that you'd find someone to share..... mind, body, spirit & Soul! I'm so glad that you've found happiness my friend! Excellent poem by the way! ~Sheri |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
It seems we've both found happiness..gorgeous work my friend, you definitely deserve the love you seem to have found. : *Krista Knutson* First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus~ |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Mike, I feel as though I have seen something I shouldn't have; as though I interrupted an incredibly tender moment. That was beautiful, tender and full of open emotion. Wonderful... I have been to see the world. Tasted life at every turn. And all the time your face came back to haunt me. -Chris DeBurgh |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Good LORD Michael, and I thought I was hopelessly romantic...LOL Absolutely splendid... you have captured my own hearts dearest wish... |
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ghost_got_married Junior Member
since 2002-12-02
Posts 10North Carolina |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
This is still one of my favorites of yours Michael! Hope this reply finds you still in awe of that "feelin'" |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
What a beauty this is...surely, a blessed union! Awesome to read, Thank YOU |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's rather amusing to see Christopher's comment now, after all, and considering...  Congrats again, kidlets! |
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