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Auguste

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-04-29 05:00 PM

Soft Whispers in the Night

by Michael

Now silent
is the night
of scented dreams,
of love’s caress
that is no more.

Soft whispers,
sighs and heated breaths
no longer touch.

I reach and find
her empty place
where once was warmth.

Where once
there was a smile
to greet my own.

If I could for a moment
hold her hand,
or hear
her laugh again.

I close these eyes
in hopes
that I might see
her in my sleep.

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

Mabel A. Dilley
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since 2001-03-17

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Seattle, WA, USA

1 posted 2001-04-29 05:04 PM

The stuff of dream's delight.

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

Sunnyone
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since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

2 posted 2001-04-29 05:17 PM

The need is forever there, even after the love has disappeared.....beautiful, Michael..

Live...Love...Be grateful for both!!

Joyce Johnson

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Washington State

3 posted 2001-04-29 05:24 PM

This touches me. The other side of my bed is now empty. Joyce

walker
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since 2001-02-11

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Florida

4 posted 2001-04-29 05:47 PM

I can feel this comes from the heart,thanks for sharing.

Martie

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5 posted 2001-04-29 06:30 PM

Michael--It is sad when one is used to sharing a bed, to find it empty..especially a king sized. I liked this little piece of a life you show in this poem...tis poignant.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2001-04-29 06:35 PM

"I close these eyes in hopes that I might see her in my sleep."
Yes we want it to go on forever...so we hold on in out dreams and our thoughts...James

vandana

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USA

7 posted 2001-04-29 06:48 PM

like this

elizabeth anne
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8 posted 2001-04-29 09:00 PM

Michael,

I can relate to this, as I'm sure so many of us can. Such nice imagery here and I understand very well the longing. Hugs to you, dear man.

Elizabeth Anne

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

9 posted 2001-04-29 11:00 PM

So heartfelt and so very beautiful Michael.
Thank you......Sue

Suetang

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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10 posted 2001-04-29 11:14 PM

"Sleeping single in a double bed" of course just a song, but so true...as there is nothing quite like waking up and they are not there. This was truly a very heartfelt poem, and very well done too Sir Michael.

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Auguste

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By the sea

11 posted 2001-04-30 04:13 PM

Julian,
Thanks for the nice words and yes, the stuff of dreams delight.

Sunny,
Yes, it is, isn't it?  Thank you, my friend.

Joyce,
I'm so very sorry to hear that.  Take care and thank you for reading this.

walker,
As I just posted today, I think all poetry is born in the heart.  Thanks.

Martie,
Thank you, my friend

James,
Yes, true.  I suppose that's why we search our dreams.  Thank you.

vandana,
I'm glad you liked this.  Thanks

Elizabeth Anne,
As always, thank you for visiting and reading, my friend.  Hugs to you also, dear.

Sue,
It's good to see you hear.  I'm glad you liked this piece.  Thanks, my friend.

Mysteria,
I appreciate your posts on my poetry and I thank you for yet another one.

Thank you, all!
Michael

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

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

12 posted 2001-05-09 10:46 AM

Soft sadness... so very beautiful. *S*

OLIAS
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since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

13 posted 2001-05-09 10:58 AM

"And still the ghost of you clings" someone else said it so much better than I, wonderful poem with much atmosphere I liked it very much. Thank you

Regards,
Olias.

Auguste

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By the sea

14 posted 2001-05-09 02:57 PM

suthern and OLIAS,

I thank you both for reading and I'm pleased that you liked this one. Take care and a most special day to you.

Michael

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

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