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The Gift
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The Gift |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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THE GIFT A silhouette by candlelight Amid the sweet essence of night, She glides across the eyes, a beam Of elegance ‘twixt life and dream. An angel's gift, a soft-winged mist, Of temperance - of passions kissed, And all in life I so adore, I've only dreamt - ne'er held before. Stood now, next me, in pure delight Of having all, once wrong, made right. By sweet sung verses all made calm, Finger to finger, palm to palm. The simple pleasure of a touch, (Of a wanting), needed so much. And all common beauty unseen, Veiled here in pools of gray and green. In shades of longing and laughter, Subtle whispers of hereafter Hold me now, (all love adorning), Hold me forever by morning. Awakening a blissful dawn Of life and dream together, drawn; All I ne'er believed could come true, Been granted me in loving you. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-25-2000).] |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Loving another opens up new worlds, worlds that could never be explored if it weren't for the one you love. This is a beautiful poem. Stunningly beautiful. Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
An angel's gift, a soft-winged mist, Of temperance - of passions kissed, And all in life I so adore, I've only dreamt - ne'er held before. a wonderfully written poem, beautiful. "I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments". Jim Morrison |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And all in life I so adore, I've only dreamt - ne'er held before. Stood now, next me, in pure delight Of having all, once wrong, made right. By sweet sung verses all made calm, Finger to finger, palm to palm. --------------- The simple pleasure of a touch, (Of a wanting), needed so much. And all common beauty unseen, Veiled here in pools of gray and green. In shades of longing and laughter, Subtle whispers of hereafter Hold me now, (all love adorning), Hold me forever by morning. Awakening a blissful dawn Of life and dream together, drawn; All I ne'er believed could come true, Been granted me in loving you. --------------------- (thank you...me feels better now... was getting the shakes)  welcome to the light M, you "look" so very lovely in its reflection *smile* downright gorgeous.(both of ya) love ya jm |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is stunning! I loved it Michael, but wish I could vote for it!  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
In shades of longing and laughter, Subtle whispers of hereafter Hold me now, (all love adorning), Hold me forever by morning. Awakening a blissful dawn Of life and dream together, drawn; All I ne'er believed could come true, Been granted me in loving you. .... Michael, this is beautiful expressions put together in the best possible way...really enjoyed this one... regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
"A silhouette by candlelight Amid the sweet essence of night, She glides across the eyes, a beam Of elegance ‘twixt life and dream." I have read the entire poem several times, and still I am captured by the first reading of this stanza. It gave me chills -- what a powerfully sensual image! You know, even though I wake up to you every morning, Michael, you still manage to amaze me every day ...  Absolutely beautiful, love ... and so glad to see you writing again, especially since I am the one who distracted you from it in the first place! Hugs 'n smooches, --Me YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~Michael Oh how my heart smiled when I read this one from you! This was absolutely beautiful friend. I am so happy that you have found happiness and love. Take care and once again beautiful poem! 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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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Ahhhh ! Back among the living are we ? This is just lovely, my friend. So nice to see your heart on this happy plane, shared with another. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
First of all Micheal, Welcome back (been a few days hasn't it?) Second, I am extremely happy to see you writing of such beautiful emotions. I knew you could do it all along, just needed the inspiration I guess Hope to see a book submission very soon m'friend All my love, Jeffrey |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
ESP, New worlds indeed - worlds I never dreamt of emotionally. Admitedly, I don't honestly think I even come close to describing the heights of emotion I have experienced in the past month. Sure enjoy trying, even so. brian, glad you enjoyed. Janet, all is well - no worries, k? Just been very busy with the new job and well, just being in love. PdV, Well, I have been reviewing some of my works to try to come up with something to submit for the book - will be soon I am sure - Jeeze, I was not aware I had written so much... LOL Sudhir, It would seem love is the best possible way to bring any expressions together methinks... Kess, The image of the first stanza was delivered to me personally by you, my dear. I cannot pretend my words could near portray the beauty and emotion felt that moment. Ditto on the "amazed" part, too. Every morning when I wake up with you next to me, (still pondering the extenuations of this dream we seem to be sharing), without question I thank God for this remarkable gift He has given us. Oh, and btw, you may distract me anytime... hehehe! Amy, so glad to bring you a smile. I cannot express the extent of joy I have come into this past month. Such that I never thought possible. And it only adds to my smiles when I think back to all the times I was down and I know people like you were always wishing happiness for me. I truly know what that is now. TY Marge, well I don't know if "back" among the living is an appropriate statement. I cannot truly ever remember being this "alive" before. What a wonderful feeling it is though... Jeffrey, Indeed - you knew - although I never truly did. Inspiration, indeed. Thank you all for the kind replies, Michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
hey M, ... can I say I told you so NOW *smile* me thinks YES ... love you like this... jm for M, and K, ~Taking You Home~ Don Henley I had a good life Before you came I had my friends and my freedom I had my name Still there was sorrow and emptiness ’Til you made me glad Oh, in this love I found strength I never knew I had And this love Is like nothing I have ever known Take my hand, love I’m taking you home I’m taking you home There were days, lonely days When the world wouldn’t throw me a crumb But I kept on believing That this day would come And this love Is like nothing I have ever known Take my hand, love I’m taking you home I’m taking you—home Where we can be with the ones who really care Home, where we can grow together Keep you in my heart forever And this love Is like nothing I have ever known Take my hand, love I’m taking you home Taking you home And this love Is like nothing I have ever known Take my hand, love I’m taking you home I’m taking you home |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Wonderful testamonial to how your love has inspired you, I wish I could vote for this too. Thanks for sharing it. Olias |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
HURRAY!!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna say "I told ya so" too! I told ya so Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Michael, any of your works would be equally wonderful for submission - This one works... so edit and let us vote... Submit the "wolf" poem... Submit several - we'll take it from there... Just do it.... Kess too... Get some poems in, my friend...  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Michael, welcome back my friend...it has been too, too long that Sunshine has seen such that she would weep with joy...and the weeping will cause Rainbows...you bring such tenderness and joy to us with this very piece... and I must ditto Nan's comments, submit, man, submit! [Literally, figuratively...] Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
love the love in this. Corinne |
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