Open Poetry #12 |
Candles |
M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Candles by Michael Auguste Candles in the rain are burning and there is hush among the crowd. The poet lies quite close to death. One of his poems is read aloud. Family and friends are gathered. A vigil in this night they keep. The poet still has poems to write, but these he must write in his sleep. And through this night a hand holds his. The muse that stayed with him for years. She holds his hand against her cheek and it is bathed in her sweet tears. His other hand is also held. A muse that helped him with his art. She softly kisses his tired hand, for years they each fought for his heart. And as he passes from this life, his body once again feels whole. The muses hold what's left of him. They gently bear his precious soul. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Sigh...welcome back Michael |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
Wow... what can I say to that? That is a wonderful, moving piece Bec |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Michael, good to see you back again, dear one. You know how much I love this poem, so I don't have to say anything. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Michael, breathtakingly lovely, such a powerful and wonderful piece. I really love this one Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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ATelamon Member
since 2001-02-06
Posts 328Purgatory, Last Staircase, Up |
Poet's Passing intersting subject and POV. You carried it off well. Thanks AT "Time is merely change. It neither enslaves nor determines us. It is instead our opportunity for self-definition" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Oh my, I just love this and the images are right with me...wonderful.. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MichaelA~ This is such a poignant render ... I'm wowed by the tenderness in it. It's really nice to see you back here among friends. I hope you are well. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Paula, Thanks for the welcome. Just a visit. A few friends from Passions had written and asked if I'd post some of my poetry. I hope everyone enjoys my poetic scribblings. A good day to you. Michael Bec, Thanks for the "wow" and it was so nice speaking with you this morning. I can't wait to see some of your work. Michael Dee, I'm happy to know that you're still here and participating with this great group of folks. I do hope you can find the time to spend on your poetry. You've such a gift. Michael Marsha, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Michael AT, Thanks. I see a lot of new faces here. That's good. Lots of nice people here. Michael Wynter, Thanks and I've happy you enjoyed this. Michael Marge, Hi there. Yes, I'm alright. I hope you are also. Yes, it is nice to be back among friends for awhile. I wish I could stay. I'll try to get back more often, I promise. I wish you and everyone here well. Michael |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Welcome to passions enjoy the read |
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M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Vandana, I'm glad you enjoyed this and I thank you for the welcome, but I'm really a rather old member. My password wouldn't work so I had to join again. I've been a member for a year or more. Again, thanks. Michael |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Nice, very nice ~FKA Maria Byrne~ |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
A Beautiful poem! I love it! ~*Peachy Be*~ |
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M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Moon Dust, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Michael |
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M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Voiceless, Thanks for the "beautiful." I had forgotten how kind the people are here. Such a nice group and such talented poets. Michael |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Michael..... It's been so long, but it's good to have you back home even for a 'visit'. You are always missed....... Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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M. Auguste Junior Member
since 2001-02-24
Posts 10 |
Sunny, It is always such a pleasure to hear from you. I hope you are well. Yes, a visit, but I do hope to come back more often. I forgot how many friends I had here. Such sweet and good people. Take care. Michael |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Michael, so glad to see you posting here again... the poem here is so simple, yet so emotionally powerful...it leaves me mourning a friend. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, I'm sorry that my poem should remind you of Pat. I do know that time is a healer in so many way. You're in my prayers. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Truly a poignant and tender piece...and such a unique subject. Well written, I enjoyed! *Krista Knutson* I'm a slow dying flower In a frost-killing hour The sweet turning sour and untouchable... -Natalie Merchant |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Alwye, Thank you. You're very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Michael, The beauty in this piece amazing, in awe, thank you very much for sharing, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
This, Sir, is going into my library, and I hope, at the appropriate moment, parts of this might be read for me.... This, Sir, is a keeper.... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Cerenity, It's so nice to hear from you, dear. Thank you for the nice things you had to say about this piece. A peaceful day to you, my friend. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Dear Lady, Thank you. I'm happy you liked this. I'm honored that you'd choose this poem as one to include in your library. Pleasant day to you. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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