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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

0 posted 2002-07-30 07:21 PM

In gray of winter dawn he stands
In closet, breathes the clothes she wore
The house, so emptied by her loss
He will not see her anymore

He hopes that he can catch a scent
Of this dear love that graced his life
Remember how in arms, she felt
How painful it to lose his wife

Within his sleep arms always reach
To find that she's no longer there
The bed does not contain her warmth
Her place beside him now is bare

So fitful has his sleep become
He roams the house each night 'til dawn
Pretends she's in another room
Though knows she is forever gone

He hardly eats and seldom shaves
The grief on him has taken toll
His eyes stay swollen from the tears
No longer feels he has a goal

On mantle rests a photograph
The two of them when newly wed
He gently touches her sweet face
Remembers lovely things she said

In bedroom is the brush she used
It still contains her auburn hair
So soft it felt against his skin
That she is gone seems so unfair

Just one more look within her eyes
A chance for both of them to talk
One more embrace, just one last kiss
Or hand in hand for them to walk

Once more the picture does he hold
As finally he falls asleep
So broken is this dear man's heart
That even in dreams does he weep

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-07-30 07:25 PM

"Once more the picture does he hold
As finally he falls asleep
So broken is this dear man's heart
That even in dreams does he weep"

(big hugggssssss) Oh Michael, this is so very sad, sweet friend, while I am still growing up and a bit naive about relationships, I do understand how it must feel to miss someone you love so much and my heart goes out to all who experience this and hope they can all find true happiness to spare! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a sensitive and caring write, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine uon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Sunnyone
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since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

2 posted 2002-07-30 07:31 PM

Oh Michael, this one is especially touching, and sadly beautiful. Your pen is magic...flowing to us from your heart...

Open the door and let your adventure begin!!!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-07-30 07:58 PM

*shaking head and smiling through tears here*
Michael, just when I think I have read you at your best...
you come along and post yet another to leave me spellbound!
YOU poet sir are one talented writer!!
It is an honor for me to call you friend,
and I am humbled in your presence.

Sincerely, Nancy.
~Hugs~

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2002-07-30 08:55 PM

Michael

You have written the anguish of loss, with empathy and beauty of heart.

paladin

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since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

5 posted 2002-07-30 09:02 PM

We I was in the navy gone away on those long sea deployments.My ex-wife said she would wear on of my pieces of clothing and lit a small pile of my favorate pipe tobbaco in an ash tray.

paladin

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2002-08-01 05:23 AM

Excellent portrayal of the feelings associated with love missed...James

Neeraja
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since 2002-06-22

Posts 812
The Netherlands

7 posted 2002-08-01 10:47 AM

A riveting drama... beautifully written!!!

Neeraja

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

8 posted 2002-08-01 10:54 AM

Auguste
Good color, good palatte, enjoyed the read.

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

9 posted 2002-08-01 12:06 PM

Michael, this is a heartbreaker. Spoken with great love.
Sandra

Jason
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since 2002-07-31

Posts 72
Macon, GA

10 posted 2002-08-01 12:15 PM

My Auguste friend,
this is indeed a story of loss, told in a most poetically eloquent verse as to make it stain the heart with sorrow for the pain it must take to create such a beautifully sad poem.
I truly enjoyed the poem, though I feel a sorrow for the loss of loved ones, so dear.
I look forward to reading more of your work, Auguste.
Jason

Practiced in the Art of Perception

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

11 posted 2002-08-02 06:50 PM

Thank each of you for your kindness and nice words. They are greatly appreciated. The best of evenings to you all.

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