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My Writing Desk |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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My Writing Desk by Michael Two sea green candles in polished brass decorate the top of antique secretary I use for writing. They shimmer, spilling ocher light over darkly tanned hands and paper, casting crawling shadows. The light, not quite adequate enough to penetrate the pigeonholes of this old desk and reveal many treasures hidden within. Their meager warmth is welcome this quiet, frosty night. My secretary, painted ivory white with carvings trimmed in gold leaf, easily reflects the candlelight. I reach for reading glasses, pen with black ink and begin to scribble my thoughts. So many wounds I have known. So many moments I have loved, yet I reach for more. Greedy, I suppose. Years ago I wrote a poetic eulogy for my mother while sitting at this desk. I remember watching as tears fell, smearing the ink of my words. Even then there were candles and falling tears were the color of fire. This desk has also seen many happy poems born and many written for the purpose of offering hope. It is a fine desk, having served many generations of family well. One day, along with the poetry it contains and all the treasures secreted within, it will belong to my son. By then, my candles will long since be burned out. Perhaps he will light a couple of his own. Michael Auguste~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 CLAPPING WILDLY!!! Oh Michael, I'm so very sure he will, and he, like you, will write some of the most beautiful and loving words straight from his loving heart! (big hugggsssss) I kind of go around everywhere writing down my thoughts, but I believe that every thing ha stheir own special story and memory to share, and you captivate it so wonderfully here! (smiles) Beautiful, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, What a beautiful poem. I'm sure your son will treasure you words of wisdom and shared memories. Wonderful  Hugs, Tara Don't marry for money... You can borrow it cheaper! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This desk serves you well indeed a poet, such as you a treasure of ornamental sake holding candles and a brew many years will go by feeling your pen in write I can see you in the flicker of your candle late at night use your desk well then allow it to serve your needs with the scratching of your pen we shall benefit by your reads... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
And it will be a wonderful legacy to him, Michael. My desk is not nearly so beautiful, having cat fur and miscellaneous junk covering it.  Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, what a wonderful write, and sounds like a very exquisite desk. How I would love to peek into those pigeonholes and see what treasures are to be found in there. Love old furniture, I do, and what a great thing to hand down to your son....wonder if he will sit and write poetry as the candles burn down. Thoroughly enjoyed, Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Smiling, as I know Chris has some powerful candlelight to follow, and will no doubt uncover many secrets in those nooks and crannies (or should that read crooks and nannies?) My typos today are driving me crazy! Just had to come back and fix one. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 10-27-2001).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* a heritage your son will surely be proud of. This is such a beautiful poem. A keeper it will be for me. Thank you for sharing it. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
As expected, just beautiful. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael "This desk has also seen many happy poems born and many written for the purpose of offering hope. It is a fine desk, having served many generations of family well." A fine poet needs to have a fine desk...you have captured a scene so beautifully here, my friend...and it touches my heart. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Michael, absolutely breathtaking. Perhaps he will light a few of his own, and in the flicker might some of his fathers own words flow through his mind. This is wonderful dear Michael. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This touches my heart because I love antiques and would love to have a desk like this to write on. I'm sure I could write great poetry on such a fine desk. A beautiful image you have penned here, and I am sure your son will enjoy it as much as you do If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
An excellent poem and I thank you PoetFriend for sharing this gem with all us here... Hugs2uAlways *~coco~* |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I know he will....a legacy...that you have beautifully brought to reason in the memory of your devotion. A fine desk indeed. A fine poet! Sincerely, Regina |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is an amazing poem Superb writing, my friend A very warm portrait of a poet at his desk You paint a very homey picture. Bravo! for this very fine piece Liz |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've painted such a warm and beautiful picture here Michael. I think you should tuck this poem neatly into the corner of one of the drawers, as a sweet surprise to be found many years down the road ... this was just wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-29-2001).] |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
I loved the entire theme of this, I love my desk and so enjoyed this! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Very, very good. I like this. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
lovely Greeneyes~  ***** I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank 09*12*01 [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 10-29-2001).] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
You already know I think your desk is gorgeous!  What a beautiful poem (((hugs)))[This message has been edited by SEA (edited 11-01-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Superbly said and I am certain that he will be most proud to sit at a coveted place. Knowing that such wonderment and wisdom have originated at this desk. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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