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Wake me before I Fall
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Wake me before I Fall |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Wake Me Before I Fall Soundly sleeping I listened with my heart at first light the resonance was soft a muted call of desire trill it did into the silence of sleep a lover’s insistent sigh far and away it ebbed then closer ‘til my breast warmed hearken not to this embrace my fear proclaimed me lost down travesty you’ll slide and any turn might wrench the safety of this warm place where dwelling is forever my ancient tear was new again and patterned by a great regret that trod in memories darkest den and pulled forth light that wishes made Oh sleep me quiet still I say across the chasm heaving still with bliss abandon let me stay your breath for wisdom let me drown in profound bliss so wept by tears I am too open for this call to break and blunder drawn a poison like the honeyed vision of you lit and longing for me stakes my heart into this pillow Wake me love for I am lost and dreams are daring me fast hold my wealth inside your heart light kiss me open onto your dear and gentle listen dispel that lover’s insistent sigh Wake me before I fall [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 04-28-2000).] |
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brandondinsmore Member
since 1999-10-27
Posts 142OKC, OK |
Great read. Very classic for. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, This one is new to me. I don't remember your posting it. You must have experience in the "longing department", because that is something you wrote so well about. "the honeyed vision of you lit and longing for me stakes my heart into this pillow" This is classic Martie!. I love it! Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
No, I don't think you posted this before, I don't remember it either. Wonderful poem, Martie. The pain and longing are well expressed. Denise |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Brandon--thanks for the read Liz--you know I love it when you love it...thanks sweet friend! Denise--thanks for all your support..you are such a constant reader. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Whenever I read one of your poems, I then take the title and try to recreate it without peeking and I never can even come close to equalling your work. This is no exception......... |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Such beauty Martie, I can't even begin to describe it. You have a wonderful talent to put words in such unique combos and come up with a masterpiece of emotion. Stunning, as always.  *Krista Knutson* "Lonliness is the human condition." *Mark Twain, in the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Martie, this is a bit of a departure from other posts of yours I've read lately. And if possible, it's even better. Why? Because your deeper emotions are here for us to see. Thank you for sharing them with us. Corinne |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
You know, I was going to disconnect and get some work done over an hour ago. I am glad that I was delayed and that I peeked in here. Your talent speaks in this piece. It was very well written and very mornful. Superb my friend. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
How is it that your words tonight can bring me to my knees?! "my ancient tear was new again", and "Wake me love for I am lost and dreams are daring me" - oh, Martie, you should get a book of poems published. |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
This is breathtaking, Martie! I was on my way to bed when I saw this incredible poem, and the title nabbed me. What a lovely piece to carry with me, as I drift off to sleep! Thank you so much for sharing your abundant talent with us, here!  Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--What a fun game to play..I'll have to try that with your poems---mmmm maybe not...You are great! Krista--You're poetry is fantastic--I'm so glad you like mine. Thanks, Corinne, this was emotional. Marilyn--so glad you stayed awake long enough to read and so glad you enjoyed this! Rosemary dear, you are a treasure..hugs! Thank you Troy for reading my poem--I'm so glad you liked it...I also like yours! |
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