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Auguste

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-12-24 12:21 PM

This is My Last Poem

by Michael

This poem may be the last I write,
convinced each day there'll be no more,
but then my hand stirs in the night
and out again, the words will pour.

I do not understand the need,
the urge that seems to drive me so,
each day one poem and sometimes three.
The stack of them does ever grow.

I tell myself the words are gone,
my days of writing now are done.
Each day I know I will not write
and then another poem's begun.

I let you peer within my heart
and show you things that I'm proud of.
I sometimes share a memory.
I very often speak of love.

This is the last poem I will write.
I'm sure of it, I know it is,
about as sure the morning sun
will not place on the day a kiss.

Come still the hand that it not write.
Remove the pen and change the mood,
but if you do I know I'll starve,
for words, I hunger, so like food.

This is my last post at Passions. I'm leaving for awhile. I'm not sure if I'll be coming back.

Merry Christmas to everyone and may God richly bless you.

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

SEA

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with you

1 posted 2001-12-24 12:26 PM

Michael, I hope your hand is never stilled.Your poetry is beautiful, and I enjoy it very much. I hope you don't leave. Think about it ok? (((hugs))) me

Irish Rose
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2 posted 2001-12-24 12:27 PM

Merry Christmas, Michael and I understand this. It drains a person, it's drained me, but it's been ME draining myself

if that makes any sense. Writing can be theraputic but it can also feed into whatever else is going on in our lives that is causing pain.
Have peace and should you return, return because you want to and it makes you happy, and for no other reason!

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-12-24 12:28 PM

This is the last poem I will write.
I'm sure of it, I know it is,
about as sure the morning sun
will not place on the day a kiss.

Come still the hand that it not write.
Remove the pen and change the mood,
but if you do I know I'll starve,
for words, I hunger, so like food.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Michael...Please don't go! You may take a short holiday break if need be, but, we all love you here and wish you to stay. You would be sadly missed if you were to leave.
Stay safe and warm my friend.
*Happy Holidays*
In Love, Light and Peace, Nancy.

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

kaile

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singapore

4 posted 2001-12-24 12:50 PM

Michael,

i think Irish Rose said it best...
i understand where you are coming from and took a break from passions before...just be sure to return when you feel you are up to it...

HUGS and good wishes for the holiday season...

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

5 posted 2001-12-24 12:52 PM

We shall see you in the New Year, of this, I am sure. And if not? Our archives are blessed with your work. Merry Christmas, Auguste...

Still the hand which holds the pen,
may for now, just be,
however sound the mind might work
as it pens its poetry;
waiver not within its stead
for all the world to see
Harsher might this world be, should we
be lost of poetry.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2001-12-24 01:00 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Michael, it will sadden me to see you go, I hope this isn't really your last, for we all love you so very much and are always here for you when you need us! (sad sigh) I hope to see you in the New Year, dearest friend, may your heart continue to quill sheer beauty like you always have! Have the happiest holidays, 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

rosepetals25

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PA

7 posted 2001-12-24 01:13 PM

Michael,

You know I would hate to see you leave. I love your poetry and would hate to see it stop appearing on these blue pages. I have learned from you... and I hope you stay. If not, you will be missed here. Don't forget to send me your poetry... I don't wanna miss any of it. Big hugs to you dear, Happy Holidays.

Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

Krawdad
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8 posted 2001-12-24 01:20 PM

Your last line says it all.
Hope you do keep writing, where ever you may be.
Nothing on this earth stands still . . .we are all moving.
Best of luck, poet.

"As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it." Wendell Berry

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

9 posted 2001-12-24 01:23 PM

Please don't go, Michael....
I think sometimes when we post our poetry here and we don't know how much we touch others by doing so.

"I let you peer within my heart
and show you things that I'm proud of.
I sometimes share a memory.
I very often speak of love."

I may not have ever told you so, but in the short time I have been here, your words have touched me a lot and I have also learned from your beautiful work.

I hope that you are not leaving us forever and that I will see you posting here again soon.
Please have a happy holiday.
I will miss you

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding

10 posted 2001-12-24 01:41 PM

What do you mean your last poem here?? I certainly hope not, your words are a treasure to read, and I know many of us would miss them if you didn't post them here. I do hope this is just coming from a bad day, and that you'll reconsider my friend.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Martie

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11 posted 2001-12-24 01:54 PM

Michael--You have touched many people with your poetry, my friend, as you can see from all the comments above. I am one of them! Hugs!

Midnitesun

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Gaia

12 posted 2001-12-24 04:13 PM

Are those paintbrushes calling out your name? After you've had a short break, please visit with us again. We can all understand the need for a vacation, even from something or someone you love dearly. Your muse will still be there, waiting for you when you are refreshed. Hugs, and hope you and your family have a peaceful loving holiday.

Elizabeth Santos
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Pennsylvania

13 posted 2001-12-25 04:49 AM

Michael
The pen will never stop
When your desk gets piled with wonderful poetry, please come back and share them with us. You will be greatly missed, my friend.
Hope to see you again
Your friend in poetry
Liz

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

14 posted 2001-12-25 06:42 AM

Michael,
go if you must, come back if you can
we know and trust you'll return a different man.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Charisma

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lost in blue pages

15 posted 2001-12-25 07:41 AM

I truly hope that this isn't your last poem. I do understand that you need a break, and I hope that you will return to passions. I will miss you and your poetry, even that I don't always reply, 'cause there are so much to read and my time is limited. Take care and wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear

((hugs))
Charisma

~*Theresia~*

Auguste

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By the sea

16 posted 2001-12-25 11:31 AM

Everyone,

Your kindness and support mean a great deal to me. I will be leaving, but should be back posting again on January 10th. I have a lot going on between now and then and need to get some things taken care of. A very happy Christmas to you all. My gift to myself is to take a walk on the beach today and collect Christmas shells.

Yeah, you guessed it, the shells that only wash up on Christmas day.

*hugs* and thank you much!

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

17 posted 2001-12-25 09:42 PM

Michael, I just stopped in for a small poetry fix, and I see these words from you. I was relieved to see your note that you will be back in a few weeks. Sheesh, don't scare me like that.
Hope your beach walk was nice. And your whole Christmas day.
Sandra

EagleOne
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18 posted 2001-12-25 11:17 PM

You sir are a Poet , and cannot help but write. I hope to see your words grace these pages again, take care!

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

19 posted 2001-12-25 11:19 PM

Hey you,

NO LAST POEMS

...it's not allowed....besides I think you would miss this place far too much...I know how you feel though, soooo much life and never enough time....awww I ramble but you know where I am going with this....HURRY back, I just got settled....Merry Christmas friend....

save some shells for me...*L*

Lauren~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (12-25-2001 11:21 PM).]

ecrivan
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my own state

20 posted 2001-12-25 11:34 PM

there you go not being able to express yourself in written words is like starving from hunger, mind you early poems were orated
and passed down, weren't they?So I'm sure your hand will stir as will your mind and tongue. Keep well.

Auguste

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By the sea

21 posted 2001-12-26 02:35 PM

Thank you, everyone.

See ya in a few

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

passing shadows
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displaced

22 posted 2004-05-04 12:50 PM

you will always be here Micheal

passing shadows
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displaced

23 posted 2004-05-06 04:13 AM

JamesMichael
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24 posted 2004-05-18 01:39 AM

Auguste, this is so warm and full of life...James

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