Can I Open The Gate of Remember

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-08-15 07:45 PM

Should I
open the gate of remember
or the door of forget.

Can I
close the wound
heal the hurt of words
lashed as the tail of nine cats
sears the soul’s back
in painful anguish.

Will I
feel the breath of compassion
flow over my eyes veiled
by love’s blindness

May I
trace the tranquility of
a moon’s warm light over your
softness in touch of
lightest trace

That I
might walk the meadows of love
once more entwined in the step
of two beyond....

the gate of remember
and the door of forget

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-08-15 07:57 PM

(sigh) Oh Barry, life is indeed full of such tough decisions like these, I believe one must always "skim" the past like skimming the fat from the milk, that is, to leave all that doesn't matter or gets you down in forgetfulness and bring those polished gems of memories that don't reflect that sadness in remembrance! (big hugggssssss) This is very well expressed, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-08-15 08:00 PM

May I
trace the tranquility of
a moon’s warm light over your
softness in touch of
lightest trace

That I
might walk the meadows of love
once more entwined in the step
of two beyond....

the gate of remember
                    and the door of forget
--------------------------------------------
OH!!  I feel a *sigh* coming on!!
Open the gate!  Open the gate Barry!
Wonderful write poet sir!
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-08-15 08:05 PM

Yes...this is possible..
perhaps...it shall be so...

Sandpiper
Senior Member

since 2002-06-15

Posts 738
land of flora and fauna

4 posted 2002-08-16 07:34 AM

Sometimes, we must open those doors before entering Tomorrow.

Krissy
Senior Member

since 2002-02-22

Posts 556
kent England

5 posted 2002-08-16 09:21 AM

Magnus my good friend there is always in your words something special, a message that a soul needs, a touch of wisdom or a guiding light. To read and inhale your words is for me a really special treat. Excellent writing I love this.

This goes into my heart for safe keeping, since it is your spirit walking through these words.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Krissy

And while thy willing soul transpiers
at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-08-16 10:19 AM

Magnus,
It's better then walking into a closed door.
Couldn't help that. A very nice write.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2002-08-16 10:25 AM

Barry

If all those questions would lead to the final stanza...then I would say, yes. Beautiful poem!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

8 posted 2002-08-16 10:40 AM

decisions, decisions - with a fine conclusion.
Kethry

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

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

9 posted 2002-08-16 11:59 AM

Good write Barry.....You're a very polite sort!

Nicely presented and I like the ending!

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

10 posted 2002-08-16 12:44 PM

Barry - difficult choices. I find it very difficult to go one way or the other...

BC

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

11 posted 2002-08-16 01:09 PM

Magnus - oh, how I love this one! Might I slip through the gate with you sir? Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Gabriel Frost
Member

since 2002-08-15

Posts 216
Between midnight thoughts

12 posted 2002-08-16 03:14 PM

I think you have very well captured that difficult crossroad of past and future.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

13 posted 2002-08-16 03:59 PM

Barry, this is a haunting piece. I am stuck in the middle, as you probably can tell. Nice thoughtful write.
Sandra

WhileIWasGone
Member

since 2002-07-18

Posts 486

14 posted 2002-08-16 05:22 PM

I love it....I'm in awe....
Very nice work.

DeaDiAmore

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

15 posted 2002-08-16 09:36 PM

Magnus - this was certainly remarkable and I'm still not sure how to answer. I'm usually a firm believe in face the situation head on by remembering, dealing and then moving on. However ....

Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns,
I still embrace it, for I know
that in between those thorns,
there is a rose worth all the pain."

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

16 posted 2002-08-25 05:20 AM

hey, I know I read this one before, and thought I replied! What'd ya'll do with my reply? Anyhow, I"m gonna try it again.

Kitty**
Member

since 1999-07-27

Posts 428
Charlottesville,VA USA

17 posted 2002-08-25 06:46 AM

Everyone else has said it all...
And I agree with them.
Good write!!

Kitty

* That which gives light, must endure burning *

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