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BARRIERS

Writers People posted on May 22, 2008
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BARRIERS This is dedicated to all those who are suffering, have suffered or suspect they may suffer barriers to relationships ... walls built by age-gaps, distance, misunderstandings and a million other reasons, some soluble, some impossible to break down without some damage to others. You may even have to settle for less than perfect - as the local saying goes hereabouts “Owt’s better’n nowt!” * owt’s better’n nowt = ought is better than nought = anything is better than nothing Whatever the barrier - BELIEVE THE AGE GAP: SPRING THING Laburnum clusters of bright yellow tears. Just another Spring thing in the warm mellow years Time, old man, far past time to change your dreams for memories, to know your hopes are hopeless; to let go, fall free, lie alone, and each day die a little: like another Spring thing hanging on. So sad I cannot share the Spring so sad that so many dead brown leaves rattle in my head And I feel so old. So sad that a little while ago the daffodils were tiny golden suns and tulips glowed And I felt so young And Oh, so very sad, my love that I cannot share the Spring since Spring belongs to you. ----------------------------------------------------- DISTANCE : PERSPECTIVES Soft silver strands of mist slowly spread along the plain; the rolling hills lie lingerie-laced with lingering cloud: the view from the top of the hill is none too clear. Odder then, this derangement of vision, this trick of the evening light, when eyes focus clear in time's distance and, close to hand, reality simply fades, mistily drifting. -------------------------------------------------- PAST SECRETS : HOLDING ON HOLD ON What's so precious you hold on so? so terrible you cannot tell? Hold back, if you must, though I would share the pain as well ask my portion of the joy. Hold back, if you need, though I would never claim a greater part than you would give. Hold back, if you fear, though I am often told a lonely hurt hurts more alone. Hold back, if holding holds you still; Hold back, though holding's holding still; Hold back, and while you're holding on, hold on to me, and I'll hold on.

Comments (22)


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Chipka

3:59AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

This is a fantastic poem--or triplet! You capture each of the distinct moods perfectly and offer shards of...well...poetic truth. Fantastic work.

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SusiQ

4:05AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Sadness, nostalgic and a touch of resignation are the feelings I get when reading this trio. I had to read the last one out loud to enjoy the teasing with 'hold'... very enjoyable...

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RodolfoCiminelli

5:12AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Fantastic work very creative my friend.....!!!!

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algra

5:47AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Nice words, nice thoughts, but I'm afraid the barriers between my siblings and us (my wife and me) are too high, I lost believe nine years ago.

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tallpindo

5:50AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

What about murder? Murder suspects have significant barriers to meeting classey ladies of their choice. Fortunately, war has left a few widows. They might not like all the lethal awareness but at least they understand the difference between love and homicide.

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kansas

7:22AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Three wonderful poems, but I like the first one best.

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NekhbetSun

7:32AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Lovely and touching poems, cariad.

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dhanco

7:49AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

All three are so beautiful and touching, but the first touched me deeply. I'm currently in a situation much the same and I can so relate to the pain of what was and what is now. Thanks for sharing these, Mike.

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auntietk

9:20AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Ahhh. The third one. Sometimes it's tough to get past old wounds. Where is the balance between healthy caution and moving on?

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beachzz

10:27AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

They all speak to me, touch me, know me; every single one. Are you reading my mind, listening to me talk? You have this way of knowing, of understanding that is so real, so true.

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tizjezzme

12:01PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

You seem to be so in tune with human emotions and relationships..its such a gift you have. Then to put it in verse like you do, is a talent not many are capable of doing. Your words here I can relate to ... I hope you have a perfect day. xx

lil_t

12:18PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Amazing words in all three!! Simply stated and so true!! Very expressive, Mike!!

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helanker

1:07PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

So sad and so beautiful Poems all 3. I like the first and the last the most :)

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leanndra

6:36PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Mike, Each of these reaches deep feelings. The Age Gap :Spring Thing makes me think of a person who has distanced himself from love by a perception that he is too old and that it is his lot in life to be alone, (although this might be a misconception. He feels that he has lost his young love, because youth is lost to him. (One is only as old as they feel, since I believe old age lies within the mind). Distance: Perspectives is an indication of how the passage of time changes our perspectives, softens the emotional blow of events recalled through the veil of time. Past Secrets: Holding On makes me think of someone who is either in a relationship with someone, or wants to be in a relationsip with someone who is afraid to be in a relationship and is stating, do what you must to hold on, hold on to me, as I will hold on to you. (Just so you know, there are worse things than being alone!) :) Lea

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amota99517

9:26PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Your pros are fabulous and so very powerful in their range of thought and emotion. Excellent work.

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Meisiekind

8:35AM | Fri, 23 May 2008

This touches deeply dear friend. Wonderful work. Hugs, Carin :)

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hipps13

12:04PM | Fri, 23 May 2008

beautiful words, Mike a smile is seen sweet sunshine to you warm hug and love, Linda

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AusPoet

2:20PM | Fri, 23 May 2008

Ah, such truths, never better expressed. Wonderful work on all three counts, Mike. All three of these speak to me, such eternal struggles. Thanks for sharing them with us. ~v

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LovelyPoetess

1:21AM | Sat, 24 May 2008

Yes well, we mortal creatures do spend an inordinate amount of time either building up or trying to pull down these self imposed barriers. Makes one wonder what a barrier free existence would be like... Bravo on your trio, well written indeed. : )

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elisheba

1:42AM | Sat, 24 May 2008

Brilliant and moving... you almost made me cry... I am so used to forget my romantic dreams that I can't even remember where Iburied them... And your first poetry makes me sad to think you feel old and forced to bury your dreams, never do that!!!!! You ain't old!!! But I totally understood your feelings and melancholy about aging, and I totally relate to those strange barreers we build out of fear of being rejected or disapointted, the higher the dream, the bigger the fear, the worst the bareer...the same ones who made me a nun...

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romanceworks

11:15AM | Sat, 24 May 2008

It is hard to think and believe we deserve love when we are not as beautiful as we once were ... and yet this is when we need it most. And yet I know so many who have youth, beauty, and barriers. Very touching words. CC

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amirapsp

12:09PM | Fri, 30 May 2008

Gorgeous work...WOW


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