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She Sleeps
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She Sleeps |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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SHE SLEEPS She sleeps, an angel in my eyes Fallen to me from foreign skies. What whispered Fate has offered this, As star-crossed dreams await first kiss? All emotion welling within, A longing to touch tender skin. Eyes in dreaming yet hold me still, As passion cries to have its will. Dare I touch these silken tresses? Dare I chance her sweet caresses? Kiss these lips wet with a pleasure Taken beyond means of measure. To a realm passion discovers By the dawn, once friends, now lovers... Cherished in a moment fleeting Of love felt in eyes first meeting. Have I not set her above me? Why can't I just let her love me? Why does doubt yet run through my head, Seeing this angel in my bed? For yet I wait, all thought turning From this feeling within, burning... To notions, seemingly colder, God, how could I even hold her? With a promise yet unspoken In healing of hearts once broken? By chance, faltered, catered the vision Given unto indecision? Is this "love" not set before me? Why must Darkness yet implore me? By all bearing my heart yet keeps. Dream I, awake, while heaven sleeps. Michael Anderson |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
beautiful images, I love the subtle conflict in the verses. a fantastic poem. For yet I wait, all thought turning From this feeling within, burning... To notions, seemingly colder, God, how could I even hold her? With a promise yet unspoken In healing of hearts once broken? By chance, faltered, catered the vision Given unto indecision? Is this "love" not set before me? Why must Darkness yet implore me? By all bearing my heart yet keeps. Dream I, awake, while heaven sleeps. ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This poem intrigues me Sir Michael, as you seem to be warring with yourself upon things that only Fate may design...think on that one for a bit, will ya??  Very emotional...I take my leave...Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Have I not set her above me? Why can't I just let her love me? Why does doubt yet run thru my head, seeing this angel in my bed?" Exquisite images...the finest I have read. I have thought these same thoughts recently..except she wasn't in my bed. James |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Michael, I absolutely adore this poem, it reminds me of something....  ~H [This message has been edited by X Angel (edited 05-25-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Dare I touch these silken tresses? Dare I chance her sweet caresses? Kiss these lips wet with a pleasure Taken beyond means of measure. To a realm passion discovers By the dawn, once friends, now lovers... Cherished in a moment fleeting Of love felt in eyes first meeting. Have I not set her above me? Why can't I just let her love me? Why does doubt yet run through my head, Seeing this angel in my bed? For yet I wait, all thought turning From this feeling within, burning... To notions, seemingly colder, God, how could I even hold her? With a promise yet unspoken In healing of hearts once broken? By chance, faltered, catered the vision Given unto indecision? Is this "love" not set before me? Why must Darkness yet implore me? By all bearing my heart yet keeps. Dream I, awake, while heaven sleeps. ---------------- me thinks you think too much ... me thinks you are long overdue ... me thinks you need to let your heart lead... and stop expecting your self to fail ... me thinks you need to have the faith she must have in you if she is there with you... me thinks you need to put down the doubt and the pen and KISS THE GIRL!!!!!! *smile* me thinks me talks too much too give your self a break M, no one else is going to it you dont. I hope you take this reply the way it is intended... you know all I want is for you to be happy. love and respect, jm |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely, Michael, full of dreams, shy steps in a new direction. Last line was killer, btw. Corinne |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Great work, Michael. Could that be a sunbeam piercing the Darkness? I think it is... Looking forward to more like this. LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
It seems that you've been laying awake at night and doing some serious thinking while confusion is whirling about. Your heart and mind are fighting with each other but you must let one of them win or you'll be forever tormented. This was beautifully writen Michael, and once again, I hope I have not misinterpreted this as I seem to do so often. ~Sheri |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Tis' ever so sweet, an angel writing about an angel...my favorite lines...ALL OF THEM!! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Micheal, thank you for sharing yet another gem of a poem. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Exquisite in its ponderous torment--I know you hear this often, but first time I've said it---you've outdone yourself...and that,if you happen to be incredible, Michael, is not so easy to do... This one I print for my special book---a delight to read over and over....thanks. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
It certainly is wonderful to come back and see another of your great poems at the top where I can see it. Beautiful conflict isn't it? Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Dare I touch these silken tresses? Dare I chance her sweet caresses? Kiss these lips wet with a pleasure. Taken beyond means of measure." So much beauty in these lines. So much content...so much desire. Myself...I could not resist..I would partake. James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Incredible writing Michael ... I do hope you'll allow yourself the "pleasure" ... the recipient of your romantic heart would be a fortunate woman indeed! Exquisite work ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
Wow...this was certainly amazing work. Very beautiful and loving...take your chances Salma "Not all the answers lie within your realm or mine, they lie within the borders." |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this really gets my heart pumping, I'd like to read more from you in this style, it's wonderful, romantic with a touch of sadness but beautiful Kathleen [email protected] |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
WOW!!!Dear Michael, Such beautiful words and SOOOO much talent! She is one lucky woman! WOW! WOW! WOW!~blessings~ Lori  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Michael~ She Sleeps is such a passionate and longing poem, just beautiful. You have expressed your feelings well. Looks like love and happiness has found you. Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Witch's Brat Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 100 |
I've known these conflicts well. WB |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Wow! Micheal that was so romantic and beautiful. Sometimes when we let ourselves think too much, life passes us by and at times we regret that we never took that chance. Take your chance Micheal. Kat |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Micheal, TAKE THE CHANCE 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very intellectual, romantic, schematic, and brilliantly written...your understanding of the English language and poetic verse is amazing |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
In dawning bed the angel dreaming -- (In truth less perfect than in seeming)-- What peace might silent watcher seek Where lashes rest on slumb'ring cheek? 'Neath tranquil lids, a stormy vision That roils with doubt -- with indecision -- Should throat be bared with whispers spoken, Then wake to find illusions broken? A gentle touch -- a call to waking -- Is this sweet promise worth the taking? 'Twixt earthen eyes the answer calling: "The chance to fly is worth the falling ..." Dismal expectations, indeed. There is something to be said for setting your feet on the ground so that your eyes may ever be turned to the Sky ... --Me Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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angelsamongus Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 70New York |
wanted to send this to the top again.. I really enjoy it..(keep coming back to read it) Ummm is there a "Michael" fan club??? ~Lori~ |
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