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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

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By the sea

0 posted 2003-01-03 05:21 PM

We all are candles in the rain,
dodging what would be certain death.
Life is more fragile than you know.
What words would you speak on last breath?

My candle’s lit, but for how long?
Last year the fire almost went out.
It made me question who I am
and what life really is about.

I found it is to give of self,
to forgive those who’ve caused you pain,
to hold loved ones much closer now,
for I’m a candle in the rain.

Before a raindrop steals my flame,
I’ll teach of how I’ve learned to cope
and not let fear rob me of peace.
If you still breathe, there’s always hope.

Sunkissed
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 610

1 posted 2003-01-03 05:25 PM

Thank you for this, Michael, these word are needed today.

Sunkissed.

Martie

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California

2 posted 2003-01-03 06:10 PM

Michael, my friend..your candle is strong because of the spirit that is the flame.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

3 posted 2003-01-03 06:13 PM

This one will find a loving spot in my library, Michael. Thank you, for always being a warm candle.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2003-01-03 06:17 PM

Michael,
Well done, enjoyed the read.

the_jazzician
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since 2003-01-03

Posts 30

5 posted 2003-01-03 06:19 PM

this is brilliant michael, its so great when someone begins to really try and give something back to life which had given us so much , a beautiful poem

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-01-03 06:51 PM

Beautiful dear Michael.
I pray it is a very very long time before your candle goes out.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

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

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2003-01-03 07:57 PM

Michael - hello my friend. This poem as usual comes from your heart. A heart which will keep your candle's flame bright even in a downpour. Lovely. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2003-01-03 08:02 PM

Michael,

This truly lights the way for many.

Thank you,

Hugs and warm regards, Pat

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

[This message has been edited by regards2you (01-03-2003 08:03 PM).]

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

9 posted 2003-01-03 08:40 PM

As long as there is breath...there is hope, and in the greater, as long as there is air, there is breath.

Peace to you poet. Enjoy the graceful truths you tell so well. ThisDiamond

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

10 posted 2003-01-03 08:58 PM

Michael, strange how it takes something
serious to sometimes make us stop and smell
the roses, to cherish all that we have..

Yes, continue to share that emotion...For we
all need that gentle reminder...before a
sudden jolt really jogs us...

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

11 posted 2003-01-03 08:59 PM

enjoyed

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

12 posted 2003-01-03 10:23 PM

To think that in those labored final breaths
some think that it a weakness to give breadth
to feelings of humanities when death
would seek to draw kind attitudes to depths.
Enjoyed.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

13 posted 2003-01-03 10:32 PM

Beautiful, dear Michael...just beautiful.....

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

rosepetals25

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PA

14 posted 2003-01-03 10:36 PM

Michael,

It's so good to read your words again

I enjoyed.

Hugs,
Tara

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

15 posted 2003-01-03 10:56 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Oh Michael, this is so very touching, sweet friend, I am still breathing and will still breathe, though my flame feels so inferior right now and far from immaculate! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to you as I know you can let the flame shine, 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

passing shadows
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16 posted 2003-01-04 03:51 AM

"we are all candles in the rain...dodging what would be certain death"

wow, made me think, and the ending is so cool!

passing shadows
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17 posted 2004-05-05 02:48 AM

Midnitesun

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Gaia

18 posted 2005-01-02 09:34 PM

Touching this write tonight, and thanking you, for being such a warm candle.
RIP, Michael.

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

19 posted 2008-01-27 01:48 PM

Just remembering some of Michael's wisdom in a time of retrospection.

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

20 posted 2009-01-01 04:37 AM

"If you still breathe, there’s always hope"

In moments of remembering~~

M

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