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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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VISIONS Visions often float through my head In faded glimpses of the dead. Through warped realms of reality, And ageless eyes that cannot see. Spirits singing so soft and low As through my soul the echoes flow, In words I cannot understand Or catch by wrinkled, rotting hand; Or fathom with a thoughtless mind Slipping through a semi-conscious blind. And so the sweet sung verses fade Unto a melancholy charade. Where emotion dons chains of a slave. Where a bottle slowly becomes a grave. Where God's given light to thee and thine No longer remembers to shine. Where Darkness remains, not by choice. Emptiness, it seems, has just one voice. Yet even that seems to be running Into the pitiless sea of nothing. Where the visions cease to appear. Where every second seems to last a year. But I finally understand what the spirits said, "Why watch the living through eyes of the dead?" Michael Anderson |
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devinmaria Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 130Middletown, Ohio |
great poem. very spiritual feel. awesome last line. aimee  Trust I seek and I find in you. Everyday for us something new. Open mind for a different view, and nothing else matters. --Metallica |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
This is my kind of poem darkness with a sense of style a song plays to the words you say and so the darkness will rise Yet no sight is in the old eyes only the darkness of the soul as it cries and the heart as without love it slowley dies My kind of poem yes it is liked it lots Did you write the Book of Love And do you have faith in God above If the Bible tells you so Do you believe in rock 'n roll Can music save your mortal soul And can you teach me how to dance real slow |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Devinmaria, glad you liked it. Walter, it's a slow death, indeed. michael |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Little deaths, spiritual and darkness, great combination for a great read as usual Michael May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Spirits singing so soft and low As through my soul the echoes flow, In words I cannot understand Or catch by wrinkled, rotting hand; Or fathom with a thoughtless mind Slipping through a semi-conscious blind. And so the sweet sung verses fade Unto a melancholy charade. M, you retain your crown, thy Lord of Darkness...with this poem...I had to work to "find the light" in this one...the last line shines...  excellent work .jm When you see through love's illusions, there lies the danger... And your perfect lover just looks like a perfect fool So you go running off in search of a perfect stranger While the loneliness seems to spring from your life Like a fountain from a pool. Jackson Browne |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
i am speechless. the last line still replaying in my mind. another incredible piece. |
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KimW Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268Medford, Oregon, USA |
I am quickly becoming a fan. I have read one other of yours so far and I am amazed by your talent and creativity. Kim |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael...your talent never ceases to amaze me |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I'm going to echo Ruth, Michael ... Your work, no matter what the subject matter, is always first class .... this, of course, is no exception .. A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
I absolutely loved this poem !!! It's thought provoking to say the least... how many times have we been silent observers to life letting it pass us by when we could be participating...... ~*Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear*~ |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the kind replies. Janet - wasn't much "light" to this one was there?...LOL Glad you saw some in there though. StarrGazer, Welcome to Passions. You got the message loud and clear! Michael |
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