Let Me Be................................repost, but one you'll enjoy :)

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Auguste

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By the sea

0 posted 2002-09-10 05:02 PM

Let me be the steam of breath
between two lovers in the fall,
the shadow of an ancient oak,
if only for an hour,
a single cricket,
singing in the night.

Let me be laughter of a child,
a breeze that falling day stirs,
or the liquid crimson left behind
upon the sky.

A drop of dew in morning’s early light,
clinging to a wildflower and mirroring
the surrounding landscape.

A ripple left behind by swimming mallard,
the smile on a mother’s lips when the child
she’s just delivered
is placed against her breast.

Let me be the stroke of an artist’s brush,
sensual curves of woman,
a blossoming, scarlet rose,
welcoming and nourishing a hummingbird.

Let me be a hug
that is given to an old person
alone and in need of hope,
touch of fingertips on silk,
a raindrop
replenishing withered grasses.

A firefly
that is chased by children carrying jars,
the afterglow of passions spent,
a tidal pool,
sustaining life until the sea returns,
a fallen leaf,
floating on a crisp, autumn day.

Let me be the joy,
of torn wrapping paper
on Christmas morn,
faith felt during a prayer,
the fresh scent on air
after a thunderstorm.

Jewels tossed on an ocean,
reflecting in the sun,
worn, forgotten shoes
that knew so many steps,
tired eyelids
that settle into sleep,
the music
of an icy mountain stream.

Let me be a snowflake
that helps create a winter scene,
whispers heard in lovemaking,
a tear of joy,
a moment of peace,
a poet that feeds the human heart
and calms its restlessness,

or just let me be

me.

serenity blaze
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1 posted 2002-09-10 05:05 PM

This time, Michael? We are in total agreement!

I most certainly did enjoy---I too, am an "all or nothing" sort of gal....

simply beautiful, with that "ooomph" ending I love so much!

the_loner_23
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-09-10 05:09 PM

Beautiful

Cold hands means a warm heart

Pilgrimage
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Texas, USA

3 posted 2002-09-10 05:09 PM

Oh Yeah! Me Too! Perfect!

Nan(Pilgrim variety)

Tiersdin
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east coast

4 posted 2002-09-10 05:19 PM

This is simply beautiful, in fact, marvelous..

I love it!
~Tier

"I shall never bond again, as I have bonded with you..."

vandana

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5 posted 2002-09-10 05:20 PM

enjoyed

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-09-10 07:19 PM

"Let me be a snowflake
that helps create a winter scene,
whispers heard in lovemaking,
a tear of joy,
a moment of peace,
a poet that feeds the human heart
and calms its restlessness,

or just let me be

me."

(smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a wonderful friend to us all, thank you so much for being you always and being that special loving friend and nobody else! (big hugggsssssss) You are one of the best friends I've ever had, sweet friend, this is beautiful, 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

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

Shakira

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

7 posted 2002-09-10 07:38 PM

Let me be a snowflake
that helps create a winter scene,
whispers heard in lovemaking,
a tear of joy,
a moment of peace,
a poet that feeds the human heart
and calms its restlessness,

or just let me be

me.
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This write dear Michael..brought me to tears..
as I too am a lover of simple pleasures.
I shall cherish this poem you have left for us to enjoy on this page of blue.
For you poet sir have penned a
~Big Hugs~

[This message has been edited by Enchantress (09-10-2002 07:40 PM).]

Martie

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8 posted 2002-09-10 07:40 PM

Michael

One of my favorites! Thanks for the repost, my friend.

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

9 posted 2002-09-10 07:58 PM

Thanks for the re-post Michael... I missed this one the first time around...
And I liked it a lot...

~ lots of hugs

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

WhiteRose
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somebody's dungeon

10 posted 2002-09-10 09:52 PM

A drop of dew in morning’s early light,
clinging to a wildflower and mirroring
the surrounding landscape.

I could see this and it is a lovely vision. Very nicely done.

Honeybee
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Ontario, CANADA

11 posted 2002-09-11 10:18 AM

"Let me be the steam of breath
between two lovers in the fall,
the shadow of an ancient oak,
if only for an hour,
a single cricket,
singing in the night.

Let me be laughter of a child,
a breeze that falling day stirs,
or the liquid crimson left behind
upon the sky.

Jewels tossed on an ocean,
reflecting in the sun,
worn, forgotten shoes
that knew so many steps,
tired eyelids
that settle into sleep,
the music
of an icy mountain stream."
_____________________________

Michael, thank you for re-posting this gem, it's so poignant, so beautiful in intent and the last few lines - softly powerful! I now have yet another favourite of yours and am adding this to my library

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2002-09-12 02:52 AM

Fantastic writing...James

Gentle Spirit
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13 posted 2002-09-12 06:27 AM

thank you Michael, for this.......again......it was a

then, and it still is now. The best one can always be is themself....Hugs poet friend.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Auguste

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By the sea

14 posted 2002-09-12 03:37 PM

Everyone, thank you so much. I appreciate all the kinds words you had to say. *hugs* to all.

skyshine

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Beneath the northern stars

15 posted 2002-09-13 11:29 PM

I missed this the first time around

Very well done Michael! I liked the part about the new mother smiling as she held her baby. I'm not a mother but to me that really epitomized happiness and it made me smile to read that.

Hugs, Beth

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.

Auguste

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By the sea

16 posted 2002-09-14 12:00 PM

Beth, thank you. There are so many things of beauty in our lives, if we'll only take time to look around. Slow down, my friend. Slow down and think, look, spend time with friends and family. Life is truly a most wonderful gift to each of us.

*hugs*

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Midnitesun

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Gaia

17 posted 2002-09-14 12:47 PM

Michael, you are all these things, and so much more.
Your portrait of love is inspiring. Thank you for sharing these thoughts, dear friend.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

18 posted 2002-09-14 09:31 AM

Michael, I picked out a line that I really loved and wanted to highlite and then I picked out several more.

Turns out I loved the whole poem. Wonderful and I wanted to be all of them!!

Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

Martie

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California

19 posted 2002-09-14 10:12 AM

Michael

You know this is one of my favorites...thanks for the repost!

Magnus

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South Carolina, USA

20 posted 2002-09-14 11:43 AM

Michael, there are not many things left in
the world that one could ever want to be.
Yes, this one is special and I am glad you
brought it into our view...

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