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Second Sight |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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SECOND SIGHT < !signature-->The blood-red sun rolls across the sky, Unseen by a most onlooking eye. Which in credulous manner dares to stare Into the fascinating, glowing glare. But never really comes to see the light, As tunnel vision slowly steals all sight. While the warm lies of love and kindness, Disappear into a world of blindness. Where blood-wrenched hands rip at a soul Which still abides a one word scroll. As the endless sea of emptiness rises Drowning credence it so despises. Where emotions once thought missing Are found coiled up in the corner, hissing. And memories are laid upon the altar As sacrifice for those who falter. But let not a word of defamation flow While undisturbed flowers lay row by row, In the garden where loneliness reigns And even sunshine somewhat refrains. For they too are just gifts of the season, Images in time, adrift - no reason. Appreciated only by eyes we train To view life through a tinted pane. Still none will celebrate with me What these scarred eyes have come to see. And no one fully understands The thorns set deep within my hands. For no one's passion runs as deep, Where hearts given are not to keep. As sacred touches tend to stray, And love's given to slow decay. Michael Anderson For all behind was dark and drear, And all before was night and fear. How many hours of night or day In those suspended pangs I lay, I could not tell; I scarcely knew If this were human breath I drew. Lord Byron [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-10-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Micheal, I only have one question. Have you ever been published in print? If so, where can I find it? Jeffrey |
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dhuron Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476 |
Great Post Michael "As sacred touches tend to stray, And love's given to slow decay" Slow decay of love, what an vivid image that paints. The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, not the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship." --Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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NamelessOne Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 197Biloxi MS |
Wow Micheal thats some seriously awesome poetry ,thanks for sharing |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Forgive my audacity, Sir Michael, and the Lovely Devina---but... 'Tis tinted pane hurtful refrain not worthy, no, to call Love's Shadow. Reached out for you to answer true- You felt compelled-- simply HAD TO... 'Twas it but a fevered dream spent in love's demise? An answer from an honest man never shall be labeled lies... A vision quest. The Shaman Smiles. The rest is but the serpent's wiles... We cannot have but what is given-- let's live today among the living. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I love your title here, Michael. Oh, and the poem's alright too. *grinning* Expertly crafted work, as always, my friend. ~ Claire |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This was a sanctuary filled with words for the soul. Kathleen |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The blood-red sun rolls across the sky, Unseen by a most onlooking eye. Which in credulous manner dares to stare Into the fascinating, glowing glare. But never really comes to see the light, As tunnel vision slowly steals all sight. While the warm lies of love and kindness, Disappear into a world of blindness. ---------------- Still none will celebrate with me What my scarred eyes have come to see. And no one fully understands The thorns set deep within my hands. For no one's passion runs as deep, Where hearts given are not to keep. As sacred touches tend to stray, And love's given to slow decay. ------------- M,this poem takes me to places previously unseen.(no pun intended)I am so taken by this poem. as always, awestruck by your talent. jm i have indeed been blinded... by love and lies in the past. but i pray for clarity... and for my blindness not to last. i have but one wish...to only realize, i daily pray for the gift of understanding eyes. to only see the gifts of love's healing view... and then to pass these gifts on to you. jm serenity...you are amazing...*cheek kiss* ...every moment of every day... your still with me in every way. every poem and song... every rhyme and verse... your still here...like a beautiful curse. janet marie |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Jeffrey, I have not had a book published to date, working desperately to change that. Hopefully this year. dhuron, viidly portrayed... but sucks to experience!!! LOL NamelessOne, you humble me. serenity, I think I like your audacious side, no need to ask forgiveness for speaking your mind, dear. Thank you for the beautiful poem. Claire, alright huh? I see how you are.  Actually the title does come off as quite a pun, though I didn't really intend it that way at first. Glad you enjoyed the read.Irish Rose, Quite a compliment, My sincerest thanks to you. Janet, I always love you poetic replies. They help me to see the brighter side more often than not. TY Thank you all for the kind replies. Michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 (smile) ...every moment of every day... your still with me in every way. every poem and song... every rhyme and verse... your still here...like a beautiful curse. janet marie |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Michael, Very strong imagery. I love it! ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I originally posted this in open but I think it is better suited for Dark so I moved it here. Janet & Terry, thank you for you replies. Michael |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
powerful! wonderful! definately suited for the dark side! hmmmmm.......what else? (desperately trying to think of adjectives not previously used in my replies...) ahh, anyway, i loved the last stanza. i will not claim to understand fully, if at all, but i will say it sounds like you have had your heart and spirit broken as many times as i have, and in as many different ways. another magnificent piece. (now i know i've never used magnificant before  )[This message has been edited by danni (edited 04-11-2000).] |
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