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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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HIM The stars refuse to shine tonight, Outside a still wind blows. I face the world alone tonight, Some things a man just knows. The loss of shimmer on the eyes, Refusal of a touch. The words would sting, but silence lies - Hurts more, if not as much. It's funny how all lands on me, At least I can hold blame. Still I'll pretend not to see, I will not ask his name. But in the silence, in the cold, Which inherits our bed; By all the truths that lie untold, In all we've left unsaid... I cannot help but wonder why You still come home to me, As I'm reduced to live this lie By your shameless decree. Oh, yes, the stars seem bleak tonight. My God, is love so grim, That I must try to make this right... Pretending there's no him? Michael R, Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 12-10-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Well, we don't read you often enough but I can tell you one thing..you are sure worth waiting for. This is splendid. Kathleen (Kay) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The stars refuse to shine tonight, Outside a still wind blows. I face the world alone tonight, Some things a man just knows. The absence of shine on the eyes, Refusal of a touch. The words would sting, but silence lies - Hurts more, if not as much. ======================================= There are times when I see my own reflections in another poet words...and the mirrors are blinding... There are certain poets whose words touch me in places deep by the sheer power of their gift of expression, in that their every word is felt. This one is like being kicked in the chest. All your poetry pretty much takes my breath and words away...it always has. You've been missed here M. jm Its not like you to say sorry, |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You're still the king of poignancy, Michael. Good to see your words here again. Corinne |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I like this very much, You should post more often, I would love to read more from you! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
At one time I lived this life...and it is exactly like this...James |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sad sigh) Oh Michael, my heart goes out to you, for I know deep down with all my heart the joy of true love waits for you, and will come and light your golden heart with cheer very soon! (sigh) I pray for the greatest love for you, sweet friend! (big hugggssssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Carol Luna Member
since 2001-12-06
Posts 55 |
This is excellent poetry. Carol Luna |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
My heart broke to read this.  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is achingly beautiful. My heart hurts just from reading it. I await your book Michael...I'll be first in line to buy it you know. (this is a shameless hint from a long time fan!) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Very sad and touching Michael...Well written. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I echo everything Janet Marie has said. And will just add....THIS is poetry! Hugs, Nancy.  "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* my heart goes out to you that you must endure such pain of the heart. **hugs**   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
psssst....breaking my sabbatical to let you know how moving this really is...I have felt what you right about and it's so odd...you feel almost paranoid amidst the denials...sigh...but you CAN feel a presence, I know. |
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Hypnosis Member
since 2001-12-02
Posts 325CO |
Excellent work Michael! This is the first post I have seen from you, and I enjoyed it very much. Randy Meador a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This is so achingly beautiful. And that's hard to say about darker poems - but, you write of pain, life and emotions like no other. This really touched me and I do hope that it is not your reality. Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
can relate to this Michael and the sense of rejection we get when least expected. Keep up your spirits though. |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
((((HUGS)))) Michael that was wonderful, I loved it!! Keep your spirits up...and remain faithful in your search. Till Next Time ~timothys angel *Whatever souls are made of...his and mine are of the same* ~Emily Bronte' |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"It's funny how all lands on me, At least I can hold blame. Still I'll pretend not to see, I will not ask his name." Michael, your work is always so incredibly emotive, and this is a tremendous example. I'm not sure what is more difficult ... the effort in "pretending not to see" what affects us, or the sometimes unfounded blame that we hold within each of ourselves that can be so haunting and trying. Excellent cadence and rhyme in this contemplative piece ... always wonderful to read you. Best wishes, /Kit |
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