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Milkweed And Sunshine |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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MILKWEED AND SUNSHINE < !signature-->The piper plays the tune, Asleep on my pillow I dream I'm not falling apart. By lure of a silk moon Weeps the silver willow, Ah, the Seamstress of My Heart. With a soft midnight breeze, Clouds highlighted in blue, Softly sing of her mystery. A whisper from the trees, By the kiss of night's dew, I follow the path set for me. A land of leprechauns, Through magic of Nightshade, My soul now bared before all. Knightless Lords, useless pawns, My heart laid to the glade, I know my place, so I crawl. Seven wishes skyward, On milkweed and sunshine I cast hope to the morning sky. Therein given reward A dagger to the spine. I open my eyes but to die. Sickly sweet, sycamore Celestial nymph gone A will-o'-the-wisp through the trees. Heretofore nevermore Shall I dream by the dawn Of this Love I ne'er could appease. By the thunder riven Torrents of a bleak sky, Darkness hath rendered me a throne. False prophecy given O' Seamstress of the Lie, In pieces your Prince dies alone. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
WoW, Michael, this is WoW! I don't know what to say! I'm not waving, I'm drowning! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Enchanting, Michael - almost too beautiful for words... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Nay, My Beloved Prince not die--- for I have magic in my sighs--- Remove a thorn of love too sweet, incantate the whisper'd beat-- spark a flame, remove all blame. let the fire take the heat. Sorry, Michael, I swear I'm going to stop this--just incredibly inspirational these days....lol. Love to ya. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael~ Quite the dramatic render. 'Seven wishes skyward' What a lovely thought. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I love this one, Michael.. The entire poem is great, of course - My favorite lines, though are: Weeps the silver willow, Ah, the Seamstress of My Heart." [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I see you yourself, have been inspired - several key words seemed to jump out of this. Very lovely. Although  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The piper plays the tune, Asleep on my pillow I dream I'm not falling apart. By lure of a silk moon Weeps the silver willow, Ah, the Seamstress of My Heart. With a soft midnight breeze, Clouds highlighted in blue, Softly sing of her mystery. ---------------- Knightless Lords, useless pawns, My heart laid to the glade, I know my place, so I crawl. Seven wishes skyward, On milkweed and sunshine I cast hope to the morning sky. ------------- well, I see that full moon REALLY inspired you  WOW is right.this is exquisite in its imagery M, exceptional in its dark beauty... as is the poet. *smile* take care, jm< !signature--> Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
In pieces your Prince dies alone. Excellent line to conclude and excellent poem Michael, I loved this. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, Very sad, very good. Sy |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Exquisitely painful and beautifully written, m'friend. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Echo, Glad to have WoWed you...LOL It sure is nice having you back around. serenity, Please don't apologize. Your writings touch me deeply. marge - TY, That line has *special* meaning. Nan, Glad you enjoyed. Hope you get that book soon, also.  Gen, I was trying to write nice, really I was...LOL My mood wouldn't allow it... Thank you all for your gracious comments. Michael Janet, 'twas probably more than the moon... but one never can tell. |
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amber Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 240los banos, ca, |
[This message has been edited by amber (edited 04-20-2000).] |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
As for that last line, I doubt you'll ever die alone Michael...you're loved by too many... I sense your deepest meaning dear, appease is not the word... Beautiful might be... Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I do believe that I will have to agree with Devina on this one. . . I don't think that you'll ever die alone. . .unless you push everyone out of your life. . .and even then, I don't think that that will do it. . . Excellent poem my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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