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Where Roses Never Fade |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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WHERE ROSES NEVER FADE I feel the bitter Winter's frost. I make my way, although I'm lost. This path of Darkness I have chose, A bed of thorns to lay my rose. The signs lead on, a trusted guide, (Tomorrow's intention defied), But can't close the doors of the past, Or change the die of Fate been cast. An open wound for all to see, In bleeding tears of Misery. Rivers of passion from the throes Of estranged souls with faces froze, Who all walk far beyond the call To place their bricks upon the wall. By funeral pyre ne'er to melt, That chilling scowl only I've felt. Where crumbled at the base I cry In fetal embrace of a lie. Naked to the world in shame, By wilted petals bear all blame. Around my neck the albatross Of truth recounted as their loss; Lies so carefully preconceived, Even the liar is deceived. Must I atone for every sin? Why must I bleed for fallen kin? Why must I pay the sinner's price? Is that my path to paradise? Or am I damned to die in wait, Flailing from the gallows of Hate? Is this cruel sentence depicted, Subconsciously self-inflicted? Am I the source of my own pain, No other recourse left to feign? Do I wait to be justified, Freed from the penalty of Pride? Why do I fear arms around me Lo, crown myself with Misery? What claim have I to her thrown? What comfort awaits me, alone? Ambition burns the eyes of youth, Yet embers in the name of Truth. Where every truth's a promise made, Someplace where roses never fade. And with each rose, a promise kept, Through dreaming eyes that have not slept. Where from Darkness I still can't see The flower you have found in me. Michael Anderson It's the little things you take for granted, That'll mean the most to you when they're gone. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I don't think I've ever seen such pain written so beautifully!!! My heart goes out to anyone who's experienced such losses...And your signature is so touching- it relates to your poem more than anything!!! Well done Micheal!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You've much to be happy about, my friend....  |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Beautiful words of hurt. JOY |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Any response would be lacking to the quality of your effort. Impressive as always. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very beautiful words Michael |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Absolutely incredible!!!! I really feel this is one of your greatest pieces. You are such a master of words and it astounds me. Very well done and very haunting. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
'Someplace where roses never fade' I love that! Sounds like heaven to me! Excellent piece of writing, Michael! Denise |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
A storm of a poem - tumultuous and strong. This is excellent Michael - just excellent. Where every truth's a promise made, Someplace where roses never fade. And with each rose, a promise kept, Through dreaming eyes that have not slept. Love those lines K |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
Great work Michael. It really shows when someone has written from the heart. God Bless |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Michael, you have my heart aching! Once again, beautiful work. Nathan |
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maedavid Junior Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 24Carrollton, TX, USA |
most poets are very sensitive & can express what they feel quite well..michael must be in the fiery furnace of his mind as of lately, but like I say, some of my best works have came because of the darkness of the trial..yep- very good sir..I hope you can write such heavy,heartfelt expressions without actually feeling what you write-but I doubt it! Praise God for the hot trials so we can write good stuff, huh?? love it-keep up the good work. The agony will work it's own self out..be content in whatsoever state you happen to be in..we are there for a reason...james david |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Incredible work Michael! In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Uh....I read this 3 times over, and I guess somewhere in there, I forgot to reply! Sorry babe, I'm a little "scattered" of late! LOL I shiver at your ability to write. Period. I am so glad I have found someone who "compliements" me in so many ways....Our interests, our talents, our beliefs, our love, our dreams, our desires, our passion, our God. Need I go on? I feel your aching in this, but I sense a bit of calm at the end because I have found you - - in whatever state you were in, and lifted you up to breathe you into my soul....I found you fragrant sir. For an entire week, I will breathe you in, and our souls will dance across waves of the ocean blue. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the kind comments. Nan, you're absolutely right... Devina, the signature is heartfelt and sincere, spoken from experience. Wildchild, TY, that's quite a compliment. James, I surely can't write about emotions I am not feeling...But I do thank God for the ability to express my feelings through my writing. Gen, I am at a calm since finding you but there still lies a question in the back of my mind of what worth I am to you...What you could possibly see in me that I cannot in myself. Whatever it is, I hope it's always there and I hope we are always together. You are my strength in times such as these. I love you. Michael |
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Bojopy Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 391 |
Over and over and over again you astound me with your words. Michael you seem to have so many things to say and I'm glad as a reader. Once again you stump me..... "Write down what you say if what you say is not written down" (Bojopy) |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
Micheal- not much else to say. Simply beautiful release of pain which ends with a ray of hope. |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
I think Pff will show you how to loose the past and make a future. As always a riveting read. There must be some kinda way out of here... say the joker to the thief There's to much confusion, I can't get no relief - Hendrix |
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