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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

0 posted 2002-09-25 04:00 PM

Encased within a globe of bone,
I dwell,
my thoughts seeking clarity.

We’re drifting left,
but I am right.
Political correctness
is the key,
though not the one
that fits for me.

My values, virtues,
scoffed at.
I’m getting old.
Yes, I've been told.

The coming years will bury me,
in ashes
cast upon sand and sea.
Only then will you be able to walk on me.
I cannot compromise the man I am.
You’re a lamb like all the rest.
Go join them!

I walk upright
and never a lie leaves my lips.
I seek safe harbor in the truth.

I treat all life with respect,
from unborn children,
to a simple blade of grass.
I always will,
but still,
you mock the essence of my being,
for you do not understand
selflessness.
Your empathy is that of dollar bills
to a ringing Santa Claus.

Each year peels back
a little more of who I am
and the peelings hurt,
but I am glad at what I see,
for I am finally finding me.

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-09-25 04:03 PM

I like this poem. It is going into my library

Cold hands means a warm heart

Krishankins

Senior Member

since 2002-06-23

Posts 972
Texas

2 posted 2002-09-25 04:05 PM

I like the last stanza. Sometimes we must endure pain to find out who we really are. Nice write!!

Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!?

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-09-25 04:24 PM

"Each year peels back
a little more of who I am
and the peelings hurt,
but I am glad at what I see,
for I am finally finding me."
---------------------------------------------
And this is how we grow and learn..
To find and know our true selves,
has to be one of the most difficult
and painful tasks in life.
But, the most rewarding.
So extremely well penned Michael..
~Hugs~

Irie
Senior Member

since 1999-12-01

Posts 1493
Washington State

4 posted 2002-09-25 04:26 PM

Excellent, and so true.

~Sheri

"Don't wait for your ship to come in ...
Swim out to it"

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

5 posted 2002-09-25 04:49 PM

The best treasure that we can ever find Michael is ourselves. Wonderful write.

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

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-09-25 09:37 PM

"Each year peels back
a little more of who I am
and the peelings hurt,
but I am glad at what I see,
for I am finally finding me."

(smiles) Sir Walter Scott is known for saying, "To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.". It takes time to fully understand our natures and it is a lifetime commitment, an ambition, to peel these onion layers away and uncover the gist of everything within! (big hugggsssss) This is fabulous, sweet friend, you are a wonderful friend to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shineupon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2002-09-26 12:07 PM

Michael

This: "Encased within a globe of bone," is so fresh and original...can I have it?

and the possitive feeling of your last stanza:
"Each year peels back
a little more of who I am
and the peelings hurt,
but I am glad at what I see,
for I am finally finding me"

Me too, I think...each year a little more.

Hugs, my friend!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2002-09-26 01:14 PM

"I treat all life with respect"---to me that one line sums it all up!

You also show respect for yourself and that is the starting point from which respect for all others follows.

As the layers are peeled away, the more of you we see---and the more likable you become, dear poet.

~ kudos to you, sweet Michael ~

EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-26-2002 09:59 PM).]

Elizabeth

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Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

9 posted 2002-09-26 02:55 PM

It takes our whole lives to find out who we are. Well said, Michael!

God bless America, my home sweet home.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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10 posted 2004-05-05 03:27 AM

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