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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

0 posted 2002-10-02 04:25 PM

Marooned, I wait the coming tide,
for life should never be on hold.
I’ll raise my sails and strike the bar,
though journey wet and often cold.

I scan horizons, that I see
the obstacles which are ahead,
but sometimes many can’t be seen.
I’ll brave each fathom ‘fore I’m dead.

Some so fear life they fail to live.
Their lives are little more than death,
stagnating ’til the hole is dug.
If I’ve no wind, I’ll use my breath.

For this, the only life I have.
It is my voyage, long and deep
and when I’ve reached where stars have drowned,
I hope there’ll be no cause to weep.

We are the captains of our lives.
It is our choice if we’re to sail,
or timid, never leave the shore.
I’ll face the sea, each storm and gale.

paladin

Senior Member

since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

1 posted 2002-10-02 04:32 PM

Give me a tall ship and a star to guide her.Great thoughts.We truely are the captains of our fate.

paladin

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-10-02 04:56 PM

Wonderful write Michael...
Great words to live by!
This one goes directly into my library.
Love it...really love it.
~HUGS~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

caterina
Member

since 2002-07-25

Posts 188
Canada

3 posted 2002-10-02 05:38 PM

This was nice, I grew up around the sea and I could relate. I like your message, to the point and true.

Thankyou and I enjoyed.

caterina

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2002-10-02 05:53 PM

Michael

Wonderful, possitive message, with much strength in your words.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2002-10-02 06:31 PM

"We are the captain of our lives
It is our choice if we're to sail,
or timid, never leave the shore
I'll face the sea, each storm and gale."

~ May your sails forever be full with the winds of good fortune ~

EA

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

6 posted 2002-10-02 06:35 PM

For this, the only life I have.
It is my voyage, long and deep
and when I’ve reached where stars have drowned,
I hope there’ll be no cause to weep.

It's wonderful how positive you are Michael. sometimes I am ashamed that I let the negative grab hold of me and take me down.
Many good wishes for a full life ahead for you.

hugs
M

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2002-10-02 08:09 PM

For this, the only life I have.
It is my voyage, long and deep
and when I’ve reached where stars have drowned,
I hope there’ll be no cause to weep.

Michael - you are an amazing poet, artist and human being. This is wonderful. Chris

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

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 4374
ireland

8 posted 2002-10-02 08:37 PM

We are the captains of our lives.
It is our choice if we’re to sail,
or timid, never leave the shore.
I’ll face the sea, each storm and gale.

Enjoyed the read.

El riesgo vive siempre!

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

9 posted 2002-10-02 09:03 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh Michael, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I love it, yes, and you, dearest friend, are a wonderful captain that like Ponce de Leon will find the fountain of youth of your dreams and bound to find clear sailing always! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, 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

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

Shakira

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

10 posted 2002-10-02 09:17 PM

"If I've no wind, I'll use my breath"

Oh, wow! this is the epitomy of living fully, and sailing through life no matter the sun or the storm. Such courage. It makes me want to do that!
What a great poem. I like it very much. It is so inspiring; it reminds me, we have a choice.Changing attitude and taking charge. Thank you, I needed this reminder.

without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...

fishop
Member

since 2002-09-13

Posts 79
ohio

11 posted 2002-10-02 09:26 PM

Like your work. Always look forward to catching it.

Their lives are little more than death,
stagnating ’til the hole is dug.

Tis the way it feels sometimes.

Tom

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

12 posted 2002-10-02 11:14 PM

Michael, I love this....

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

13 posted 2002-10-03 10:59 PM

paladin,
yes, we truly are. Thank you!

Nancy,
I love going into your library and having a look around.  Don't mind if I do some reading while I'm there, do ya!  Thanks, sweetie.

caterina,
Thank you for taking time to read and a BIG welcome to Passions.  It's always nice to see new faces here.

Martie,
You're so kind, thank you. *hugs*

Linda,
And may yours as well.  Thank you!

Maureen,
I tend to be the eternal optimist, but like anyone, I also have moments when I get down.  I thank you much and wish you a full life, much happiness.

Chris,
You just made me blush, seriously.  LOL!  Thank you much!

Brian,
Thanks for stopping by.  I really appreciate it.

Noah,
You're just wonderful, you know that?  Thank you, my friend.

regards2you,
Yes, we all have a choice and attitude is all important in how we view life.  Thanks for your kind words.

Tom,
Yes, I understand that feeling.  Life should be full and we truly are the captains of our lives.  Thank you!

Susan,
You're such a dear.  Thank you, sweet one.

Charisma

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since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

14 posted 2002-10-04 04:28 PM

~We are the captains of our lives.
It is our choice if we’re to sail,
or timid, never leave the shore.
I’ll face the sea, each storm and gale.~

Beautiful......just beautiful penned.

keeper for me

Charisma

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

15 posted 2002-10-04 05:16 PM

There is nothing quite as graceful and beautiful as a sailboat in a strong wind. I enjoyed this one much, my dear friend, and can smell the salt air all the way across the pond!

The music is playing..it's your turn to dance!

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

16 posted 2002-10-05 04:04 AM

"We are the captains of our lives
It is our choice if we're to sail,
or timid, never leave the shore.
I'll face the sea, each storm and gale."

Soooooo beautiful, Michael. Thank you so very much for sharing your heart.
Best Wishes,
Ethel/garysgirl

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

17 posted 2002-10-06 12:26 PM

Charisma,
Thank you, you're very sweet.

Sunny,
You already know what it feels like to leave the shore, my friend. You've done exactly what the poem speaks of and I'm proud of you. *hugs* and thank you!

Ethel,
I'm really glad you liked this. I see you're a new member. Welcome to Passions, I know you'll grow to love it here. Thank you for reading.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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18 posted 2004-05-05 03:26 AM

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