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Boogeyman |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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BOOGEYMAN It's but, in grim reality, The man that I could never be Who steps forth from the pages lost That none but I should know the cost... ...Of endless nights, yet filled with pain. ...Of daily deeds, yet spilled in vain Attempts to reconcile a dream I once held proud, with self-esteem. Tormented eyes before the dawn That see, full-well, the best is gone, With all inside bereft of hope, Another bloodshot day to cope... Now stares me in the face and grins And dares me not recall my sins Before the throne of all above, Or all in life I once dared love. As the echoes of laughter fade In the face of Promises made, I stand, a faceless man, and weep For all that I could never keep. Michael Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
May we, every poet lay those dreams before the throne with eyes that are free of tears and faces that shine in the sun from everlasting to everlasting. Hope is the last thing to die and with it the last expression of life in the breath - of the poet. Without the true face of our words, we are already wearing masks. This brought out a lot of emotion in myself and I'm sure it will in others. Good to read something from you again! Kathleen |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Wonderful write Mike. Well captured. Rich |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Without question, in my opinion, you are the best.....I am so glad to see you here. I wish I had one-tenth of your talent!!!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, That write is about as good as it gets. Wonderful stuff. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"...Of endless nights, yet filled with pain. ...Of daily deeds, yet spilled in vain Attempts to reconcile a dream I once held proud, with self-esteem." The depths I gleen inwardly through your words, scares me sometimes Michael ... I don't believe anyone could write these emotions more powerfully, an excellent piece!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Lovely, Michael, very fine! We cannot keep, we just cannot, for we are so weak and imperfect...yet in our weakness we are made strong. Our weakness is why He had to come and our weakness is why we turn and seek Him. Wonderful piece, Michael! Virginia |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael, you captured perfectly endless night and terrors within. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael~ I am printing this for my husband......he'd love this Excellent write -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It's but, in grim reality, The man that I could never be Who steps forth from the pages lost That none but I should know the cost... ...Of endless nights, yet filled with pain. ...Of daily deeds, yet spilled in vain Attempts to reconcile a dream I once held proud, with self-esteem. Tormented eyes before the dawn That see, full-well, the best is gone, ===================== Now stares me in the face and grins And dares me not recall my sins ======================== As the echoes of laughter fade In the face of Promises made, I stand, a faceless man, and weep For all that I could never keep. ================ *whispering thank you in your direction*  mind if I disagree with that "albeit" ... all I know is your cadence, meter and rhyme is ever divine M. and yes its so great to see your name here, for whatever time a busy life allows these days. as always your words and emotions reach out and touch deep ... and Im ever grateful to get to read them. say hello to the poetess in the house  take care dear poet of exception jm When to the sessions of sweet silent thought, I summon up remembrance of things past ... I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought. ~Shakespeare~ |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Katheen, there was alot beneath the surface of this one - glad to have evoked such emotion from you. Rich, glad you enjoyed. PdV, so glad to see you toooooooo... Sy, glad you liked - your writings always seem to inspire something in me you know... Kit, I agree, you read into me like no other - that in itself is probably a pretty scary thing. Glad you still choose to read me at all seeing all you see... Virginia, Indeed, the source of most people's pain is trying to hang on to things they MUST learn to let go - that is the Boogeyman I am speaking of here. Kethry, well I've had more than my share of practice in the sleepless night dept to qualify I might think. Kinda glad you can relate - but then I truly wish no one could for the most part - not exactly an enviable postion to share... SEA, I hope he enjoys it - let me know... Janet, you must be my most loyal reader I think. Glad to see you too - you're one of the reasons I always return. Linda sys hi back, btw.Thank you all for your kind replies... Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Always great to see you posting, Michael... it's a guarantee of excellence... and this is no exception!! *S* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How did I miss this one Michael... Our demons all different and somehow the same....thoughtful read and a wonderful write! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Very powerful write, Michael...that's all I can say. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Grief and sadness captured in a poet's bottle, Michael. Peace. Corinne |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My Passionate pal.. For someone who writes of the "dark"... You're also wonderfully optimistic.. That'd make you one of the most catharctic writers I know... and certainly one of the best... (HUGS)..  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well that was sheer perfection! Thank you. |
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