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Begging God (for Michael Auguste)
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Begging God (for Michael Auguste) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Begging God * The brushstrokes of love and life can take us places we never thought to explore, revealing treasures out of reach, beyond the limit's of our own imagination's door. In search of the treasures of Michael Auguste, once again I stroll in my minds-eye silently, along a southern sandy beach. The view of Michael is heartwarming: Pelicans, gulls, egrets and sandpipers sit within his arms reach. I find Michael by the azure waters edge, paint brushes in hand deftly painting proud sails upon the seas, and beneath his toes, warm wet sand, knees in graceful genuflect, thanking God for the gift of art, seeking the warmth and healing only God can give his heart. For Michael wields in his hands a God-gifted power to share the abundant beauties of the sea, and all creatures that abide there. I slip silently past, not wishing to disturb this special moment. The birds on the shoreline seem to be watching his every brushstroke, in much the same way I imagine they watched Vincent so long ago. Their combined concentrated gaze says they are thanking Michael, for honoring life with unconditional love, and for his undying willingness to share the brushstrokes of love and life. * For our passionate poet and artist, Michael Auguste. Namaste, dear friend. * May ripples of LOVE become waves of PEACE |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I wish to be one of the ripples of love for Michael that merges with those of others into mountainous waves of peace to wash over him. Kacy, I was moved beyond words with the love and beauty of this poem and how well you captured our beloved Michael! God bless you both!  & Linda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 This painting was done by Michael Auguste He is indeed one talented poet and painter! A beautiful dedication poem Kacy, he is going to love and treasure it. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy "I slip silently past, not wishing to disturb this special moment" Knowing Michael, he would have loved to have had you stand there and watch, and to have talked to you of oceans and poems and things. This is beauiful! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you so much for adding your love and healing wishes, Linda. And Sharon? thanking you so very much, for adding that picture. It is my very favorite Michael Auguste painting. Wishing peaceful moments for you, dear Michael, and that your heart and soul always stay within love's waters. Thank you Martie, I hope he has an opportunity to read this and the replies. We all miss his passionate presence (and presents). |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"May ripples of LOVE become waves of PEACE" Kacy, thanks for penning this poem of hope and loving tribute. I would like to join that ripple, too. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Most definitely, Iliana, you are a wave of love within this ripple.  thanking you, for Michael |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful heartfelt tribute and prayer for a wonderful man. Thank you for this Kacy. Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is beautiful! Eric |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
this poem is epitome of respect and recognition from one artist-poet to another. priceless! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
this is lovely Kacy. Yes, he is dearly missed and held in heart prayers. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Simply beautiful Kacy. hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kacy, thank you for giving us and Michael this. It is a beautiful statement of a fine man, a gifted man. I hope he has the opportunity to read and enjoy it as well as we have... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
To each soul who reads and replies, thank you...for adding your personal hue to this portrait. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Kacy, what a beautiful poem for Michael, I'm sure he'll be thrilled. I haven't been around these pages in a long while (work, school, work, school...no life!!), so I didn't realize how ill Michael had become. I was fortunate to be able to spend an afternoon with Michael over a couple of beers when I was in his home town on business, and he truly is as kind and gentle as he seems through his poetry and art. Mysteria, what a lovely picture you put into your response, what a talent he truly is. You can never win or lose |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching more than I can say |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh how tremendously warm, embracing to say the least, filled with admiration, devotion and the ability of hearts to touch each other and know they're signficance... This was a beauty to be framed in golden aray... God bless you and Michael both, he will love this. |
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