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Angel Dreaming |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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ANGEL DREAMING < !signature-->Angel dreaming - perfect, seeming... What peace might silent watcher seek? A gentle touch needed so much, Where lashes rest on slumb'ring cheek. A vision bared, decision shared, Tranquility amid the storm Of roiling doubt, within - without, Of toiling emotion aswarm. Dare I wake thee, chance to take thee? Defy the call of Destiny? Dare to tempt Fate or watch and wait, As Chance slips away, silently? In dawning bed, in passions bled, Should throat be bared, whispers spoken? ‘Neath tranquil lids, what dream forbids Awakening peace, unbroken? Illusion not as dream forgot, I shall not sacrifice this call. But dare to give, to love, to live A chance to fly worth any fall. By dawn, discreet, by promise, sweet, ‘Twixt earth and sky and Hope portrayed, On flitting eyes the soul yet cries For truths untold, for love unmade... For arms entwined, for souls combined For soft skin to touch calloused heart. For pleasure found, for joy unbound, This chance is True Love's to impart. A soft kiss now upon the brow, A vow to stir the spirit, warm. In the keeping of love sleeping Before me in angelic form. Michael Anderson Yet if Hope has flown away In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, Is it therefore the less gone? All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I like this side of you. A chance untaken is one you'll never know.....should I or shouldn't I? LOL GRRRRRREEEEEAAAAT (Tony the Tiger) poem! *hugs* ~H |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is absolutely beautiful, Michael! My most favorite line is: 'A chance to fly worth any fall.'  Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Michael, so sweet and soft are your words that I am smiling...beautiful poem sir.  |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well isn't this just lovely? You have a way with words you do... Excellent Michael! K |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
M- breatakingly beautiful! this one hit home for me tremendously. i love the way you take the english language..the words we all know and yet when you put them together...they are the words of a sweet song that is familiar yet unfamiliar to me. take care my friend! 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." |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
I've read two of your poems so far. They're quite good. You seem to be quite good at rhyming. I could never master that. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Micheal, This reminds me of a song I heard once... "Worth The Fall" I held on tight, I swallowed my heart A kid looking for my first eight second ride Dad pulled the gate, And I fell down hard But there for just one moment I could fly And all the world was mine If only for a time And even if I lost it all The ride was worth the fall I held her tight, She held my heart Two kids swearing that we'd never say good-bye But time changed her feelings and we fell apart Still I wouldn't change a single tear I've cried 'Cause all the world was mine If only for a time And even if I lost it all The ride was worth the fall And if I had the chance again To chase my dreams again Then I would gladly risk it all 'Cause all the world was mine If only for a time And even if I lost it all The ride was worth the fall by: Brett James 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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Well, well, well, welcome back. You have been missed. and what a beauty this is, too. full of trademark imagery, perfect meter--all softness and sensitivity tempered by your own particular angst....see? told you I missed you...serenity sulks off to sit in a corner.... [This message has been edited by serenity (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A gentle touch needed so much, Where lashes rest on slumb'ring cheek. A vision bared, decision shared, Tranquility amid the storm -------------- Illusion not as dream forgot, I shall not sacrifice this call. But dare to give, to love, to live A chance to fly worth any fall. ------------------ For arms entwined, for souls combined For soft skin to touch calloused heart. For pleasure found, for joy unbound, This chance is True Love's to impart. A soft kiss now upon the brow, A vow to stir the spirit, warm. In the keeping of love sleeping Before me in angelic form. ---------------- "A chance to fly worth any fall" ...indeed me thinks me sees your wings from here *smile* me thinks its time to fly ... and guess what M, sometimes we dont fall ... sometimes we touch the heavens... but we wont fly ... if we dont try. I hope to be seeing you ... there in the sky. Love ya when your hopeful  love ya either way. later sweet poet friend, jm There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts ... that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Rose Petal Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 52WVa. USA |
I fall into your poems and get lost into this side of your poetry, |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This simply dazzles Michael...Love this side of you!!! The chance is only worthwhile to take, if the risk matches your heart...remember that... And take care...Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Michael, I'm not going to tell you to take a chance, but you should go where your heart leads you. Your heart is where love is! Excellent piece my friend! ~Sheri |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
sounds like love to me. Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Illusion not as dream forgot, I shall not sacrifice this call. But dare to give, to love, to live A chance to fly worth any fall. -- Incredible Michael. I too love this side of you. Truly beautiful work my friend, as one can always expect from you. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
and in the knowing I came upon myself and saw it not as a weakness but a strength that I could not corrupt such beauty.... sometimes the true blessing is in the wanting and not the taking. But then again, what the hell do I know? Rob |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
(for M,and Kess) For too long now you've laid in darkness bleeding ... to life's pain your heart conceding. 'Tis true all things happen for a reason, but not all will end in vain--lost to fate's treason. Comes a time to write a new poem, a magic, mystic, verse ... time to compose a happy ending and free you from this curse. Seek your own reflection in an angels eyes of understanding, then touch the love your hearts and souls are now demanding. Find no shame in fear of falling, tho let not hesitation close your eyes, to love's light no longer blinded, ascend to where your future lies. Destiny's winds call your names--love grants your hearts their wings to fly. 'Tis time to rise up ... time to kiss the moon and touch the sky. jm There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts ... that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
What a captivating piece. This is very well written, but then aren't they all. I truly enjoy your poetry. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
X-Angel, LOL... Hello the pot says to the kettle... Denise, Glad you enjoyed, that was one of my favorites as well. Sharon, as am I, ear to ear...  Severn, It sure feels lovely... Amy, I hope one day it is more familiar to you... something everyone should experiance... fractal007, Yep, rhyming seems to be my forte'. I have not had chance to read any of your works yet, but I surely will, and am looking forward to it. Jeffrey, thank you for sharing the song - I think I have actually heard that one before... good lyrics. serenity, I have missed you as well... Good to see you again. Janet Marie, flying I am... Rose Petal, that is quite a compliment, TY. Devina, Indeed, - you take care too, dear. Irie, Thank you my friend... I shall follow my heart. Irish Rose, Alwye, 'bout time I came up with something on the uplifting side, eh? I hope we are running parallel emotion again, somehow. Robert, you probably know more than I care to...LOL but then some things take you when you are not even wanting them to, or expecting they could. Thank you, my friend.Janet, thank you for the beautiful poem, and for being such a wonderful friend. Eloise, captivation is good, is it not? Glad you enjooyed the poem. And thank you all for the gracious compliments. Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-03-2000).] |
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