Open Poetry #24 |
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I am a candle in the rain |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea ![]() |
We all are candles in the rain, dodging what would be certain death. Life is more fragile than you know. What words would you speak on last breath? My candle’s lit, but for how long? Last year the fire almost went out. It made me question who I am and what life really is about. I found it is to give of self, to forgive those who’ve caused you pain, to hold loved ones much closer now, for I’m a candle in the rain. Before a raindrop steals my flame, I’ll teach of how I’ve learned to cope and not let fear rob me of peace. If you still breathe, there’s always hope. ![]() |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Thank you for this, Michael, these word are needed today. ![]() |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael, my friend..your candle is strong because of the spirit that is the flame. ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This one will find a loving spot in my library, Michael. Thank you, for always being a warm candle. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael, Well done, enjoyed the read. |
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the_jazzician Junior Member
since 2003-01-03
Posts 30 |
this is brilliant michael, its so great when someone begins to really try and give something back to life which had given us so much , a beautiful poem ![]() |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful dear Michael. I pray it is a very very long time before your candle goes out. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Michael - hello my friend. This poem as usual comes from your heart. A heart which will keep your candle's flame bright even in a downpour. Lovely. Chris ![]() "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Michael, This truly lights the way for many. Thank you, Hugs and warm regards, Pat ![]() ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (01-03-2003 08:03 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
As long as there is breath...there is hope, and in the greater, as long as there is air, there is breath. Peace to you poet. Enjoy the graceful truths you tell so well. ThisDiamond |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Michael, strange how it takes something serious to sometimes make us stop and smell the roses, to cherish all that we have.. Yes, continue to share that emotion...For we all need that gentle reminder...before a sudden jolt really jogs us... |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed ![]() |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
To think that in those labored final breaths some think that it a weakness to give breadth to feelings of humanities when death would seek to draw kind attitudes to depths. Enjoyed. |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Beautiful, dear Michael...just beautiful..... ![]() ![]() "Love makes the world go around" |
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rosepetals25![]()
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, It's so good to read your words again ![]() Hugs, Tara |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (big hugggssssssss) Oh Michael, this is so very touching, sweet friend, I am still breathing and will still breathe, though my flame feels so inferior right now and far from immaculate! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to you as I know you can let the flame shine, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
"we are all candles in the rain...dodging what would be certain death" wow, made me think, and the ending is so cool! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
![]() RIP, Michael. |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just remembering some of Michael's wisdom in a time of retrospection. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"If you still breathe, there’s always hope" In moments of remembering~~ M |
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