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Punching Out
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Punching Out |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Punching Out A tender youth, a valiant prize, I held passion within the eyes; And took the charge for all it worth To win the game began by birth. To tend the stock, as did my dad, And make better the life we had… Ran headlong, dreams and goals forewent, Unto walls of livelihood spent. I punched the clock, I rode the tide That swallowed me— that stole my pride— That rendered me, a man of hope, But a miserable misanthrope. I limped each day, dreaming of death Never slowing to catch my breath, Until, alas, there came the bell I learned to love— to hate as well. But in the night, that chronic thread That I hung by when left for dead, Would of it’s own accord give slack Until I watched all from my back. Though tearful in Ambition’s wake, It never seemed my choice to make… And so I’d rise to die again Each day, much to my own chagrin. But God, dear God, how can it be That man in the mirror I see— That man who stares with vapid eyes That scream an endless churn of “whys?” Could somehow cast this view askance, See beyond what’s given by chance? Dare, seeing what we’re living for, Believe there might be something more? Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (02-14-2006 07:09 PM).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
be back. good to see ya bud!  |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
This has to be the first of a series of words Yes but so much unsaid Dave |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Though tearful in Ambition’s wake, It never seemed my choice to make… And so I’d rise to die again Each day, much to my own chagrin. Dare, seeing what we’re living for, Believe the might be something more? Oh it is great to read a new one Michael, and one with such a punch of a message. It think therein those lines, is the hope of all mankind actually. To dare dream there is more is what sometimes keeps us all going. Good to read you. Even while we speak, envious time has passed: pluck the day, putting as little trust as possible in tomorrow! Carpe Diem' - Horace |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and oh...there's more yet.  Bilbo Baggins smells adventure I tell ya! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
yippeeee what a write! in line with others, hoping there will be more |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This is a terrific write! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Amazing! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael....You write so well....a champion with the pen and with life, I'd say! Good to see you!  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, what serenity Said... this is the beginning of the begin... a step unfolding underneath needful toes... tell on, Michael. If not for us, then for yours.  It's good to have you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well you sure do inspire - here's a simple offering from one of your poetry fans - We all hope you don't stay away so long again. /pip/Forum94/HTML/001148.html |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I knew you'd making me come typing after you---WRITE, yes, but write ME too, will ya? Sheesh.  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You are still so much beautiful man inside Michael... hope you still cast a grin for the good ole fun of long ago!  take care!! ~Tanya Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
hardships of the abysis, show us just how much we have to be greatful for... this was exceptional writing. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I got so excited when I read this.. then I noticed the post date.  please, please, write more? please?"too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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