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Safe Harbor |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Safe Harbor by Michael When I return to the coast, there, my healing will begin. I'll sit in the damp sand and let the hot summer sun bleach highlights into my hair, brown and turn my skin to leather. Warm, salt waters will draw the pain from my being, soothe this tormented body. I'll bring bread to feed seagulls and watch as they fight over each piece. I'll delight, as children laugh and play in the tidal pools, splashing one another and enjoying their precious youth. I will paint pictures of lovely women, the seashore, sailboats, as they do battle with the strong Atlantic currents, heading inland to the salt marshes and a safe harbor. Somehow, I know that I will also find a safe harbor. A place where I can rest, share what it is that still thrives in me, where I am at last welcome. A place where I might heal. I know now that this tortured body will never heal, but the gentle spirit that limps within it must. Some evening, as I sit and look upon the moon and stars reflecting in the dark waters, perhaps I'll even find a cure for this devastating loneliness. Michael Auguste~ |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
This sad poem, does touch on hope in the begining. There is always hope my friend.  |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, Hold on to that hope and know that people love you. I care about you my friend, and I will always be here to help chase away the loneliness.  Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--The ocean is a place to reflect and heal both body and soul...friendship and love help to heal lonliness. Hugs! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) So very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you and I hope now your heart is harbored safely in joy and hope! (big hugggsssssss) My heart cries out to yours, sweet friend, we all love you so much! 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, as I read this peace full of longing and hope, all I could think of as I pictured the ocean, the gulls, you painting, was.... MICHAEL, TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!  I need to find a place like this for myself to rejuvenate, and get the wind back into my sails. Yes, a 'safe harbor.' Enjoyed Michael. ~Hugs to you my friend, Nancy~ ~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Michael, it seems that pain is always with you. I wish it would leave forever. I know the ocean will always help my spirit, and I know it does yours. Is your bird friend still about? Take care. Sanda |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I love the ocean too..as i began writing poetry when i lived in Hawaii... Enjoyed your words Michael..what would we do without the moonlight and the ocean...they do inspire dont they?.. ~Victoria~ |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Everyone, Thank you very much for your replies. I'm sure tomorrow or next week will see a change of mood for the better. *hugs* to all Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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