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"on the Shelf"

What a world we have traveled through.... All our steps, long ones ,but are you sure you stepped too.... We dust off our dresser and move the frames to see our self.... I know where I've been and what I've done but you ended up just a snow globe on a shelf.... You stayed inside your glass bubble from the world you were protected.... Your shoes stayed in the closet and your jacket on the hook, never to be rejected.... I can move you from the window so the light won't fade or come free from its case.... Its so sad that love and my words could never brighten that face.... I could fall a million times but my dreams and passions will always brace my landing.... Off the shelf you could fall but only broken glass and water stains will be remaining.... Time to fly away my bird,as my cage door is always open.... Till we meet again another day,just sit with dreams and hoping...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 11/22/2010 4:24:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this great work..Sara
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Date: 11/20/2010 8:56:00 PM
special cheers on the win, michael.. i adore this undulating piece! warmest, nette
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Date: 11/11/2010 12:14:00 AM
Congrats, Michael, on this terrific poem making it to the top list! Really wonderful!Hugs, Emilia
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Date: 11/10/2010 1:49:00 PM
Oh this must of come from your heart Michael cause these words couldn't come from no where else.Wonderful write and a well deserved win.Teresa
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Date: 11/9/2010 7:40:00 PM
Michael, congratulations on your win with this gem. Btw my birthday is only on 25 December, thanks for the advance wishes ;) love W xoxo
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Date: 11/9/2010 7:12:00 PM
gosh, how did I ever miss this one, Michael. It's magnificent! Congatulations. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/9/2010 5:21:00 PM
You know I write one kinda like this about how my ex husband loved me..It's called Precious Fare...you know what they say..sometimes love just ain't enough...(Look at you winning! Huzzah! I am so happy for you.) Light & Love
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Date: 11/8/2010 7:46:00 PM
One way love is always a sad thing. Good poem -Charles
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Date: 11/8/2010 11:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning write in Frank's Love Story Contest Michael. Love,Carol
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Date: 11/8/2010 7:16:00 AM
Such a heart moving poem, Michael....filled with emotion. A well deserved win!! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
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Date: 11/8/2010 5:45:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deservedwin,Michael
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Date: 11/8/2010 5:42:00 AM
Super congrats to my White Knight of poetry ... on your big win in the Love Story contest .. a wonderful write and excellent entry luv.. enjoy your top spot for a top notch poem.. and how about those boys in blue? 41 to 7 .. it was a funeral not a football game.. I luved it.. only wish they have televised it luv..
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Date: 11/8/2010 4:52:00 AM
Many congratulations Micheal for this super win for a super write.
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Date: 10/30/2010 1:59:00 PM
Always a joy to read your poems, Michael..always remarkable depth with a touch of humor sometimes..Love this...Audrey
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Date: 10/28/2010 11:48:00 AM
Hmmm soap opera? No it's not, just an indication that you lived your life Michael. I eventually got time to read tonight. Hope you are okay Mr. F (",) xoxo btw I love this write
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Date: 10/28/2010 11:38:00 AM
I am just starting to read today and I must say there are some exceptional poems posted. Glad yours was included in my reading today Michael. Love, Carol :)
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Date: 10/27/2010 6:50:00 PM
Michael I really luv this poem.. hope u enter it in the Love Story contest ...making it free verse ... its extremely eloquent in it's message my luv.. your Jersey Girl is happy happy now that the GIANTS took it to the house ..luv.. forever..
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Date: 10/27/2010 6:03:00 PM
enjoyed reading today!
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Date: 10/27/2010 5:30:00 PM
Interesting metaphorical language that you used in this one..I am glad that I chose to read this one this eve..I was delighted at the kind comments you made about my work..Sara
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Date: 10/27/2010 5:30:00 PM
very touching ..take care~Deb
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Date: 10/27/2010 4:52:00 PM
Wow...this one is sad, melancholy and so poignant....love in a glass bubble...sitting on a shelf. What a well done metaphor this is. Great writing, Michael. :)
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Date: 10/27/2010 4:48:00 PM
love mit Michael, beautiful poem
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Date: 10/27/2010 4:48:00 PM
or love it, if I could type today
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Date: 10/27/2010 3:15:00 PM
Nice poem I like it. Thanks for commenting on my I'm so tired. just blowing off some stress.
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Date: 10/27/2010 2:11:00 PM
An old poem I wrote years ago about a past relationship.... I know My life is a soap opera lol
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