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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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"I AM" I am love unmeasured, darkness unending. I wonder will I always feel this alone. I hear bells toll in the distance. I see faces laughing at me in the clouds. I want to believe in happiness I am love unmeasured, darkness unending. I pretend to enjoy life. I feel this masque is failing me. I touch the walls of emptiness. I worry I may never break through. I cry that none really know "me". I am love unmeasured, darkness unending. I understand God has His reasons. I say, "Where found true, Love lasts forever." I dream of one day holding her. I try to give my love unconditionally. I hope to somehow make a difference I am love unmeasured, darkness unending. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-30-2000).] |
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Brandyn Sand Member
since 2000-04-21
Posts 82Columbia, SC |
I am somewhat at a loss for words on this one. *S* Even after reading it a third time, I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness, in spite of the beauty you've penned. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
To equate oneself with darkness...that is a bottomless pit, Michael...don't fall into it. Beautiful poem though. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You are also a magnificent poet!! I see future poetry in these lines....... And you know what? I am glad you are my friend... |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I believe this to be a challenge well met. Such a sad and lonely feeling this poem has...but there is still the glimmer of hope entwined within the layers. I think that's wonderful, for without hope what is there?  Michael dear you've written something that is 'you' with eloquence, but it only scratches the surface of who I know to be a very unique and wonderful man. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is beautiful, Michael...I can feel such pain in your words and yet also the glimmer of hope that will never die. Great answer to this challenge. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I was so hoping you'd write one for this. I knew it would be special and it is. It speaks volumes of the "I am" that lives in your poets heart. Its sadness overwhelms me...as does its honest beauty... and it is so darkly beautiful. But the hope laced in with the darkeness lets me know you still search for the light. "I am love unmeasured, darkness unending." Only you could write this line... and it effects me deeply...all who reads it. You DO make a difference M, everyday... with every poem, every word. And Satiate is SO RIGHT...there is SO much more to you than darkness. You are so special. ~as always, Take Care,JM~ -------------- I know it's been a long road To get these towns behind me and I Will gladly reap what we may sow-- I am there for you ... and you're there for me ... Are you waiting for Heart in hand Woman and man See me where I stand I am Heart Heart in hand ~vertical horizon~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You've written quite the verse with this one Michael...Sadness, yes...but I've seen those beautiful smiles firsthand...and you definantly NEED to smile more...not because of someone else...but because you're YOU...That's what counts hun- but I think you know that!!  Take care...Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Throughout your many works here, there has been darkness, sadness, and depression....but over all has been love: the love of love, and the need to be loved. Very eloquent, moving answer to the challenge, Michael. I truly hope you find the one to understand the real you, who can love and be loved, as you so desire inside. Pax Poeticus, my friend. Alicat |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
It is difficult to adiquatelt discribe one's self in a few lines. You have done a wonderful job my friend. The Michael that I know is more then the Dark Lord personified, he is love and hope and compassion. Well done my friend and may the light always warm your soul. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Excellent, Michael! I see you in every line and your heart shines through... you are a fine writer! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~michael as always your poetry touches me somewhere deep inside, a place that i try to act like doesn't exist. i stand in awe of you...not only do you write with such rare honesty and depth, but you write it with such amazing power and grace. i share a little secret with you i don't think the rest of your days are gonna be as bad as you might think. no, in fact my friend i think i see some very happy times laying in store for you. i could impart some wise words here, but i dont know many lol. so i will simply say you met this challenge with dignity and beauty! take care & God bless! ~amy~ ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I pray your love always remains unmeasured, and your darkness lit in candlelight and that loneliness only means solitude and bells are bells of faith that clouds roll from faces that taunt to burning sun where happiness is more than a belief, but a reality I hope that life brings you the hour when the masks is drawn, and the walls of emptiness you touch, you touch from the outside and that the real you has already made a difference, only the clouds, the sun, the bells, and the candles need to deliver it to the one waiting to be held. God bless you Kathleen [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Many big HUGS! Don't worry so much about love, worry about YOU! It will come along, it will! <*\\\>< Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Remarkable beauty and sadness..yes, this does seem to describe you, at least from how much I know you. Your words continue to touch me like few others, my friend. *Krista Knutson* "Lonliness is the human condition." *Mark Twain, in the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Incredible, you are...as always, and thank you for making me write, ANYWAY...A mile of smiles for you. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Touching, sad and well done, Michael. You are a gifted poet! |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Brandyn, Thank you and welcome to Passions. Robert, I feel myself falling daily, my friend. How does one stop once it starts? PdV, I am honored that you call me friend. Nicole, I have seen hope in many things, my dear. But never so much as I have in you. Thank you for shining even in my darkest days. ESP, 'tis the contradiction that is my life, hope from pain and pain from hope... Janet, I am but a man... but I consider myself lucky to have friends like you... Devina, I agree I should smile a bit more, although I think I could stand to find a better reason... Ali, and I thank you for bringing this challenge into the open. So far as finding "the one"... only through love given unconditionally will love be returned unconditionally... I have every faith she will be there my friend. Marilyn, Thank you so much. I feel warmth in the light given me by my friends in this forum. Amy, I would love to see what you envision for me over there... Maybe I could have you be my personal fortune teller... I'd surely have lots to smile about then, no? Irish Rose, thank you for your kind words. serenity - Glad to give you a push my dear... Thank you all for the gracious comments. Michael |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection." Buddha This quote came to mind when i was reading your poem. From what i have read in your words, and the replies to this and other poems, you are deserving of that all encompassing love. I hope you can break through that unending darkness and find the light of love within and without. "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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desperado Member
since 1999-05-24
Posts 312FT Hood,Tx |
Mike - ok here it is. I'm supposed to offer some insightful thought provoking word or two to get a smile out of you and yet at the same time tell you how good this was and let you know that you are a good friend to have. I just can't think about how to say it, but when the aliens return my mind tomorrow night (they had to take it back to their offices on pluto to get the sanity part rechecked. ) I'll come back and let you know. lol ok maybe not. but seriously, this was a good poem that accurately described what I know about you. you are a great guy and I have no doubt that sooner or later she will make herself known. hopefully it will be sooner. take care of yourself Micheal, and remember the blessings that God has given you. He has plans for you.  ) "There were times in my life when I was going insane tryin to walk through the pain when I lost my grip and I hit the floor yeah I thought I could leave but couldn't get out the door" - Aerosmith "Amazing" |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
really well written, sad yes, but the quality exceptional....the repeated line at the end of each verse....wow... |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Second stanza rocked, here ... I would like to see this further developed -- I think you could almost write a whole poem from each of these lines, if you put your considerable mind to it ... --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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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Your ability to always be open and true in your poetry is who you are, and we all benefit from being allowed to see YOU. I think I speak for all when we wish you happiness, too. Corinne |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Tess, your reply intrigued me. I had never thought of it from that angle... makes perfect sense though. I hope I can break through too... James, everything you say is insightful and thought provoking...LOL Can't wait till the aliens return however - for when they are with you - you are truly at your best... and I hope you're right about God, too. Corazon, I am so glad you enjoyed... Kess, a true compliment, I thank you very much... and I might be up tio that challenge - would be fun me thinks. Corinne, you all here are a big source of happiness for me. I am "me" because of you. Thank you all for the gracious comments. Michael |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
that must have taken a lot of you to bare such anguish and self-doubt down on paper...hold on to that glimmer of hope Mike and i do hope you will find your true love soon.... |
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