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Halo

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Another bar unceremoniously has ‘asked’ him to leave His limits he knows - to stupefy with liquor is his goal yet Her face haunting his sleepless night yet again - he can’t conceive He must anesthetize his brain of her loving memories to forget He’s on a path of destruction - a state he cannot shake Try as he may he faces dark despair, an insurmountable wall His work in crisis, crucial decisions he cannot make To clear the grey clouds he seeks ‘solace’, in the depths of alcohol He stumbles into a bar that’s a blast from past days A musty smell assaults his nostrils as he shoves through the ingress Orange and brown 70s décor - opposing colors through smoky haze Décor no option - seeks intoxication to take him to his abyss Like a man seeking survival he stumbles on unsteady feet A beautiful barmaid hurries over - he rudely indicates with a grunt Tosses a tenner on the counter and orders a double scotch neat And tells her to keep them coming till he’s almost blind drunk She looks into his eyes as she hands him his drink and change Though intoxicated he feels her power probes his soul Shards of ice in crystal blue, contempt evident in her withering gaze Thinks he…’ ‘A classy looking dame acting the Diva in this dingy hole?’ On this sweltering night, near his bed he senses a presence The moonlight streaming through the window snaps him awake A woman - Even with closed eyes he knows her permeating essence Reawakened urges makes him do a double take A different woman though - he struggles to drag back a memory He knows her from somewhere - his inebriated brain still a blur Piercing blue eyes not of ice, emphatic, inviting, bewitchingly sensory An aspiration in the whisper of the night his mind to concur She comes to his dreams surrounded in light night after night An Angel’s touch - Sensory overload- an Erotic Rippling Wave A visual perception a window into his soul in view and full sight Breaking down walls of sad memories he had futilely tried to save
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A day comes he has an urge to meet her - clear headed - face to face With a rose behind his back, he shyly approaches the bar Straight from work in his best suit, completely sober every hair in place She smiles, her eyes now warm and welcoming from afar She’s the projected apparition in his dreams He knows he’s come Home
Music video and vocal by Mark Vincent, a brilliant 23 year old Australian singer, performing Halo. (C) Published on Oct 28, 2013 2013 Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd. If the video link does not play in your country, please try copying and pasting the link below on you tube - thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj_zn6LBtbs

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Date: 6/9/2018 1:57:00 AM
Hi Maria. Great poem with great empathy. Wish I could have seen and heard the video.
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Date: 8/9/2017 12:34:00 AM
Hi Maria...with narrative excellence you deal with the anguish of lost love and the benefit of recovering and moving on. Drink does not solve problems...it makes them worse. Glad he realized that love had not abandoned him for good! Had no problem with the video...lovely song and talented singer. Regards // paul
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Maria Williams
Date: 8/9/2017 2:01:00 AM
Thanks Paul, as always I do so appreciate your visit and astute comments.I tried to make this a positive ending, and for this lucky man it was. Unfortunately for some though the addiction is just too strong...Maria
Date: 8/7/2017 8:54:00 PM
This is really nice Maria. The word Halo, dragged me to this piece, since I write under the name Haloo. In Persian Haloo means naive or gullible ..... and I 'm the biggest one..
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Date: 3/3/2018 2:05:00 AM
Hello again....
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Maria Williams
Date: 8/8/2017 7:33:00 AM
And Gullible you are not, my friend Pashang. Thank you for your visit - so glad you name brought you to my page. Thank you for your kind appreciation...Maria
Date: 8/5/2017 3:43:00 PM
Sorry the video wasn't available, Maria, even after copying and pasting. However, the poem was a great representation of how some heart-broken people cope. So sad.
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Date: 8/6/2017 12:48:00 AM
Thanks Carole, so glad that you liked this. If you see Connie's comment below, she was able to find a link. Not the same one but the same amazing young man singing. Thanks Carole , always appreciate the visit and lovely comments...Maria
Date: 8/5/2017 12:49:00 PM
Seems like an artistic movie to me...the characters come to life and acts it out as I read. Very compelling poem.
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Date: 8/6/2017 12:49:00 AM
Thanks so much Afzal, so glad that you liked this. I always appreciate you visit and lovely comments...Maria
Date: 8/4/2017 9:35:00 PM
Nicely done, Maria, alcohol such an addiction, and can not make nothing go away or forget.~*
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Date: 8/4/2017 11:41:00 PM
Thats very true Eve. Thanks so much for the visit and lovely comment. I really appreciate it.....Maria
Date: 8/2/2017 3:03:00 PM
compelling poem ripping the heart from love's loss, maria...well told with images which haunt and provoke!...thank God, i don't drink!.. huggs
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Date: 8/3/2017 4:37:00 AM
Thanks Nette, so glad that you liked this. I don't drink either,thank God.I really appreciate your visit and lovely comment.....Maria
Date: 8/2/2017 5:43:00 AM
Tremendously sad story of lost love, precious memory and one drowning a great sorrow by drinking oneself into temporary numbness.. And yet always the dream memoriy comes to remind. A ten and a fav my friend..
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Date: 8/2/2017 6:13:00 AM
Thank you so much Robert, I am so honored with the praise you bestow on me. Coming from such a great poet like yourself, i'm very flattered. Once again thank you so much for the visit,comments and the fav my dear friend...Maria
Date: 8/1/2017 3:39:00 PM
An amorous story w/sobering lessons to be learned, Maria. You know how to affect a mood w/the music synched up to the words. Wonderful work. Stellar poetry. Love and hugs, dear.
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Date: 8/2/2017 2:02:00 AM
Sobering lessons to be learned, I really like that. Thanks so much Freddie, both for stopping by and always with your inspiring comments...Maria
Date: 8/1/2017 1:39:00 PM
Through amber swirls he finds an angel ...Very nicely penned Maria
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Date: 8/2/2017 2:04:00 AM
Through amber swirls, wow, now why didn't I think of that? Thanks Joseph both for the visit and lovely comments always...Maria
Date: 8/1/2017 6:06:00 AM
Maria, I really do marvel at how well you write. You have such a mastery of words. I'm sure you're up to the task of writing novels. Bravo on this piece!
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Date: 8/1/2017 6:19:00 AM
Thank you for the vote of confidence Thomas. You have such faith in me. Actually I have attempted writing novels, they just dont get finished. Lol Thats the truth. Now were you able to hear the song? Several people said they couldn't. See Connie's comment below. She found another link that she could hear that song on. Btw, Connie is also from Hawaii. Thanks for you visit and lovely comments...Maria
Date: 8/1/2017 1:41:00 AM
It didn't work in my country, but I found it on this link Maria: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o5p-Es5ffhk You have created a lovely story with a hopeful ending. I can see by the enchantment of this song why you were inspired to write this. Beautiful! : )
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Date: 8/1/2017 1:56:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Connie. I really appreciate you doing that for me. I will pass it on. This young man is certainly worth listening to....Maria xxx
Date: 7/31/2017 1:32:00 PM
- Many believe it's the abuse it's a pity on - They can not get out of the evil circle of syringes, pills and alcohol - I think of the relatives and that life the addicts choose may have fatal consequences for others - A awesome poem, dear Maria - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Maria Williams
Date: 8/1/2017 5:53:00 AM
Unfortunately its the families that suffer. Thanks Anne-Lise for your lovely visit and comments. Always appreciate it...Maria xxx
Date: 7/31/2017 12:24:00 PM
You write the most amazing story, Maria. Amazing! The video says "the uploader has not made this video available to play in your country" Lol!
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Maria Williams
Date: 8/1/2017 1:55:00 AM
Hi Akkina, thank you my dear, as always for your lovely comments and visits. If you see Connie' s comment above, she has given a link that she used to hear this wonderful young man singing this awesome song. I hope you can check it out....Maria
Date: 7/31/2017 7:45:00 AM
Reading your amazing poem that comes straight from real life, in my mind came a man whom once I knew and that he was always drunk. His only wish was: " I wish I could be sober a day so I can go out to drink..." Fortunately, your profound analysis of the situation helps the reader see the strife in his soul till he finally sees the light with love's help! Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Music is well blend with the theme!
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Date: 7/31/2017 8:11:00 AM
Your comment is so good, that is just too funny and profound at the same time. Thank you dearest Demetrios, as always you analyze what I am trying to say perfectly. I always appreciate your visit my friend...Maria
Date: 7/31/2017 6:42:00 AM
What an excellent story in this poem Maria. Very touching. I wish I could see the music too, but for some reason this time it is not showing. I very much enjoyed your writing . Thanks for sharing ! :)
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Maria Williams
Date: 8/1/2017 5:55:00 AM
Hi Heidi, if you see Connie's comment above, she has put on a different link which you can use. Not the same setting as the one I used , but the same song...Maria
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Date: 7/31/2017 6:54:00 AM
Oh that's a shame Heidi. I think sometimes on a tablet some music does not play?This young man Mark Vincent has a beautiful tenor. He was only 15 when he won Australia's got talent 2009. He is 23 now and I just loved him singing Halo, with me the music always comes first then the verse. I appreciate your visit and lovely comment as always Heidi...Maria
Date: 7/31/2017 5:48:00 AM
You describe the effects of being an alcoholic very well as always.. You know how to set the scene and match your poetry to music excellently... Great song this one, if only we all had an angel to save us.. Some really really need one..
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Maria Williams
Date: 7/31/2017 6:10:00 AM
Thanks for your comment S1, hold on - I am not an alcoholic, I dont drink Lol!! I know what you are saying. Thank you for your visit , I appreciate it as always....Maria
Date: 7/31/2017 4:52:00 AM
Superbly done my friend...a Halo on your verse lol...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 7/31/2017 6:12:00 AM
Thanks WW, I'm glad that you think so. I really appreciate your visit and lovely comments as always....Maria

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