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Angel's Aspiration |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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(For Michael) You spin your verse of angel's grace, of Joy in human guise – And I, the most unworthy sight that greets your loving eyes Can only wonder what they see – what angle unexplored By me reveals a vision that could be by you adored? I claim no ken to seraphim, and yet your poet's lyre Entreats me sing, as though my voice could shame the Heaven's choir; I fear the heights that you ascribe, lest I from grace should fall – But my reluctance to ascend dissuades you not at all; But only lends you sweeter voice, and doubly draped in love, A hymn that I can only pray to be deserving of ... But if an Angel you desire, despite what doubting brings, Then Angel I shall surely be, or die in search of wings. < !signature--> 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 [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 06-02-2000).] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh girl...this is probably the most beautiful thing I've read of yours...I loved the last two lines. What an exquisite way to wrap up a beautifully longing verse. Bravissimo! You will find your wings...  Chin up!"Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Beautiful and sweet.  Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
What a beautiful gift to Michael, and a breathtaking read, your words floated like angel wings. Thank you for sharing this. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a beautiful piece, wonderful I claim no ken to seraphim, and yet your poet's lyre Entreats me sing, as though my voice could shame the Heaven's choir; I fear the heights that you ascribe, lest I from grace should fall – But my reluctance to ascend dissuades you not at all; ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh) "Life has been unfaithful And it all promised so so much I am a relic I am just a petrified cry Wheeled out once a year, a cenotaph souvenir The applause nails down my silence La tristesse durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I see liberals I am just a fashion accessory People send postcards And they all hope I'm feeling well I retreat into self-pity, it's so easy Where they patronise my misery La tristesse durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I sold my medal It paid a bill It sells at market stalls Parades Milan catwalks The sadness will never go Will never go away Baby it's here to stay |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
oh girl you took my heart and breath away with this one!! simply beautiful...i am sure michael will feel the same way. excellent expression in this! 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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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Skyfyre~ I've not seen a lovelier, lilting poem. It has an air of softness about it that makes it truly beautiful. Positively wonderful, fair poetess. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Kess, this is absolutely breathtaking! Very beautiful! Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
(for Kess and M,) 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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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
To find words....This is absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful from beginning to end and closed so wonderfully. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Angel I would not have asked for, Nor dreamed to ever find. Floating within the wiles of heart, Or soft across the mind. But, oh, what vision holds me now, Much to my own surprise... Seems only heaven could bestow Such beauty ‘pon the eyes. ‘Tis not of heights I hold you to, My feet are on the ground. ‘Tis but the little things you do Speaking "love" with no sound. There is no room for doubting here, Nor chance that one may fall. For, Love, before I held you near, I'd not known love at all. In all you've given unto me, In all I so adore... Within my heart know you shall be An angel evermore. Michael |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Michael, there are no words that can express how your reply made me feel. As such, "thank you" will have to suffice ... Everyone else, my thanks as well, and my apologies for its brevity ... this has been a bit of a whirlwind experience for me, and I am yet catching my breath ... --Me |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Skyfyre, this is absolutely gorgeous...I am in awe of you, just as always. *Krista Knutson* "Thought is real, physical is the illusion..." Albert from ~What Dreams May Come~ |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Kess, lovely poem lovely sentiment, I wish you ALL the best. Good luck, Heather |
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