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Auguste

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-03-22 03:46 PM

Morning's Grass

by Michael Auguste

Arise this morn and venture out
And spread both palms to warming sun
Throw back your head, inhale the day
Believe your life has but begun

Of memories, there is no need
Now bare the slate, you are the chalk
Let laughter fill this virgin scene
Forget the pain and take a walk

Remove your shoes and feel the grass
Then count each sound that you will hear
For each speaks of a living you
You concentrate too much on fear

From still damp grass, taste of its dew
Now savor newness that it is
And know that you are also new
So fill this day with loveliness

There is no depth within this poem
There isn't need, it's just a thought
I hope you'll listen to these words
That in this scene, you'll too be caught

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-03-22 03:58 PM

O what a day for a romp....well done, Auguste....

inot2B
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2 posted 2001-03-22 04:15 PM

"Of memories, there is no need
Now bare the slate, you are the chalk,

What a beautiful thought to share with us.

[This message has been edited by inot2B (edited 03-22-2001).]

Trillium

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3 posted 2001-03-22 04:22 PM

Really like the poem. Wish we could do just that. Go outside and write a whole new life for ourselves! Nice to dream about!

Betty Lou Hebert

Martie

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4 posted 2001-03-22 04:47 PM

Each day is a new day, Michael...and you are the chalk...I love that line...makes me smile...loved the poem and its possitive hopeful look.

Auguste

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By the sea

5 posted 2001-03-23 04:22 PM

Everyone,

Thank you for your nice comments. This poem was written to be posted on a Neuropathy board to offer hope to those suffering from this terrible and painful disease. That you enjoyed it also, just makes me feel all the better. I much appreciate your good words on this.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Dee
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Queensland, Australia

6 posted 2001-03-25 06:04 PM

I'll have to make a habit of this. It's sounds too inviting not to.

Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand

coyote
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7 posted 2001-03-25 08:36 PM

"Now savor newness that it is
And know that you are also new"

Words to live by, Michael.
Thanks.

"The poet is the priest of the invisible."
Wallace Stevens

Dee
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8 posted 2001-03-26 02:25 AM

Hi Michael, this is another one I'm sure I replies to. Oh well.
It is a beautiful sentiment and beautiful image.

Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand

Mabel A. Dilley
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9 posted 2001-03-26 02:52 AM

Wonderful poetic advise. Thank goodness Spring has sprung. In the NW, it has sprung a leak. I thought I would never say, "I welcome the rain." It has been a dry year, and our power rates are sky high. Be well and at peace.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Auguste

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By the sea

10 posted 2001-03-27 06:46 PM

Dee,
Yes, please do make a habit of this. Thank you, sweetie.

coyote,
Yes, words to live by. Thank you.

Julian,
We also need rain. I wish you the best and thank you.

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Suetang
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11 posted 2001-03-31 08:04 AM

This was lovely Michael and I could almost feel the grass beneath my feet and smell the flowers. Thank you.....Sue

Suetang

seraphin
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Michigan

12 posted 2001-03-31 11:29 PM

You are incorrect, for there is depth.

"Arise this morn and venture out
And spread both palms to warming sun
Throw back your head, inhale the day
Believe your life has but begun"

This is lovely. Beautifully done, just beautiful.

Auguste

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By the sea

13 posted 2001-04-01 01:17 AM

Sue,

Thank you for reading and liking this one. It's always such a pleasure when you post on one of my poems.

seraphin,

Thank you for the generous words. In "my" opinion :-) this poem has no depth. Take care.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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