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Horizon's Call (for Linda)
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Horizon's Call (for Linda) |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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HORIZON'S CALL "Closer to the sky," she said, With ev'ry inhibition shed. I felt the yearning in her cry, And only wished that I could fly. The woman grown, a dreaming child Before me, standing undefiled; I whispered, "I'll meet you there." A new horizon's call we'll share... ...Where by the dreams once left unformed Is chance fulfilled and the heart warmed. ...Where faith finds certainty within The hope for what has never been; A love found true, a touch that heals In need but destiny reveals, As journey's past slip quietly Beyond the realm of memory. Yet lingers in the future drawn Upon a sky we once wished on, The wont of truth forever brings When heaven grants an angel wings. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 05-22-2001).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Linda, It's hard to believe it'll be one year Thursday since you just came out for the weekend...LOL and you know, I don't think mere poetry will ever do justice to the feelings I hold for you. You've touched me in a way I never thought possible and showed me that love doesn't have to co-exist with pain, something I will never be able to repay you for. You wrote a poem just before your trip out here, "Closer to the Sky". It has always been one of my favorite pieces written by you. I hope you'll forgive my feeble attempt at a reply. I love you, Linda, I'm so glad your wings brought you my way... Happy Anniversary. Michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
quote: When I can see to read the poem .. I will be back...tho Im not sure the poem needs be, after reading the authors note of intend... this makes me want to fly around the room. Happy Annivesary Linda and Michael ... thank you for showing us who have seen the pain...that there are "happy endings" I have wanted this for you Michael..almost more than I want it for myself *S* Love and respect to you both jm |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
For Michael and Linda ... the words are so very appropriate Because You Love Me sung by Jo Dee Messina I don't know how I survived In this cold and empty world for all this time I only know that I'm alive Because you love me When I recall what I've been through There's some things that I wish I didn't do But now I do the things I do Because you love me And now that you're in my life I'm so glad I'm alive 'Cause you showed me the way And I know now how good it can be Because you love me And now that you're in my life Oh I'm so glad I'm alive 'Cause you showed me the way And I know now how good it can be Because you love me I believe in things unseen I believe in the message of a dream And I believe in what you are Because you love me With all my heart and all my soul I'm lovin' you and I never will let go And everyday I let it show Because you love me Because you love me Ooh, because you love me [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 05-22-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Simply beautiful. Congratulations to you both! You restore my faith in that elusive emotion called love. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful anniversary gift! *S* May your love and appreciation for each other continue to grow! *S* |
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Rain Junior Member
since 2001-05-23
Posts 21Atlanta, GA |
This is beautiful, heartfelt and touches the heartstrings. Congradulations! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
So beautiful...congratulations to you...  How can we not share your joy? Big smiles here...yer both so lovely!!! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such beautifully flowing sentiments Michael ... a wonderful tribute for this special day for you both, just lovely. Happy Anniversary to you both!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You guys are great - you know that... Janet, thank you for your song, and your emotion... Marge, WOW - I wasn't expecting that. You're definitely good to your word... You know, in reading that piece from my dark and shadowy past, it only serves to further remind me just how lucky I am to have found the love I have in Linda. That part of my life seems so distant and removed now, and yet I still remember the emptiness of it all too well. I love it when you're right, too, Marge. Thank you. PdV, funny too, how two extraordinarily pessimistic people have found so much joy, and hope in each other, isn't it? Thank you too, PdV, for always helping me to believe. suthern, indeed, and may it never stop. Rain, thank you - and welcome to Passions, I look forward to reading some of your work. Serenity - you are lovely too, ya know! TY Kit, you've always related so well to some of my darker writings - I hope you also can relate to this one... Thank you so much. And thank you all for the kind replies, Michael |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I'm so very happy for you both! Congratulations on the first anniversary. I know that there will be many more to come....you guys are made for each other.  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
How beautiful a triburte!!! Kathleen Blake |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
My sweet Michael, I wanted to cry when I first read this -- and you KNOW I'm not generally the mushy sort! I guess you just bring out that side in me ... Who could help being a quivering Jello-blob of emotion (<- like that image? )when they have the tenderest, most thoughtful, puppy-dog-eyed boyfriend in the known universe lavishing his attention on them every single day? I mean, I'm not one to flaunt what I've got, but: EAT YOUR HEART OUT, GIRLS!  *ahem*. Well, at any rate, sweetie, I would like to take this opportunity to say how lucky I am to have descended whirlwind-style into your unsuspecting life, and that with the exception of my babies, I love you more than anyone in the entire world (yes, even the cat). Smooches and hugs forever, Linda PS: Do I get to critique the poem now?  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
excellent! what a gift! |
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