the treasured dream ... (for the philatelists out there ... you know who you are)

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the treasured dream ... (for the philatelists out there ... you know who you are)

ma miller
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 806

0 posted 2000-10-19 09:28 AM

the treasured dream ...

my mind
(my stupid mind)
surfaced this morning
with such a brilliant dream
of things in my future(?)
or of things i've seen(?)

to walk among the aged stones
and chance upon The shining gem
surely a dream would be the place
where carpets of magic line the walls
where even the grail of holy's fame
is found with ease upon its call

the room i enter is palatially set
but every item has its buying price
using bargain, barter, coins or notes
patrons purchasing all but my find
five beautiful books in fine slip covers
a magnificent collection -- one of a kind

the finest moroccan tanned cabernet leathers
supple velum endpapers with golden threads
a craftsman's masterpiece i hold in my hands
i crack the first book and my eyes grow heavy
upon the mirage of a philatelist's surreal vision
mint postage breaking the volumes stiff levee

zepplins of air mails cross front of my face
special deliveries with engravings so clear
bi-colored fancies stacked on their backs
germany, russia, spain and france
belgium, norway, japan and u.s.
each more perfect then the next

from around the world they were neatly assembled
for me to find 'mongst a market of fleas
every man has his never-found treasures
this dream brought me closer to one such find
one that remains so utterly unequalled
one that remains so deeply in mind

M.A. Miller
10.19.00
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My calling before me, let quill be my offering;
For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive.

M.A.

philatelist: stamp collector

[This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 10-19-2000).]

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2000-10-19 12:19 PM

Excellent MA, a fine tribute to one of my many hobbies. . . "Travel the world. . . from the comfort of your chair. . ."

Wonderful. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl

CocoBaci
Member Elite

since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

2 posted 2000-10-19 02:08 PM

MILLER.... I like this one a whole bunch

Coco

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2000-10-19 02:17 PM

MAMiller~
You called my name with the title.

My fascination is of the old art works of
postage stamps.
Like you, I am amazed and fascinated by the
beauty and the history of them.
I also collect antique Valentine postcards.

Thank you for sharing this with me.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Paula Finn
Member Ascendant

since 2000-06-17

Posts 5546
missouri

4 posted 2000-10-19 02:18 PM

Mark...oh yes my most treasured possession is an original copy of THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS that I found at a yard sale...what a steal...I got it in a box of books I bought for a dollar...LOVED THIS Mark...

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2000-10-19 03:14 PM

very few things are better than the feel and weight of a fine book in one's hands...

ah yes, the printer's ink is a joy to breathe in...

well done!

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ

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