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did i really caress her hand today

did i really caress her hand today
stroke her hair
and kiss her cheek
gaze into eyes of words unspoken
leaving her speechless
with heart on her sleeve
and bearing her soul on sleeveless expressions in indigo dreams
a muse with a beauty of a higher standard
a one-time retainer consummated over a double espresso.

and i just might write tonight
breaking the absence of a passion lost
to a green generation of vicarious posers
measured in moments of pseudo affirmation.
a restless return to an abandoned mine
fearing that i might find a fool's gold treasure
and the harsh awakening to a poet's last song.

she hands me a chisel to free the angel from its dormant slab
as tears cloud my eyes
and i know in that instant
as the shutters close
the enchantment will not see another day.

tell me
lie to me
how you're falling for me
and paint your world wrapped in my arms
for i would hate you for loving me
and loathe you if you didn't;
my own undoing on the road to harm's way.
and so it seems
you just can't win with me anyway
the price of a one-time retainer
for a yesterday poet weaving his dreams to another tune.

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On Thursday December 20th, 2007, NikesRain (1422) writes:

and here again...remembering and smiling and hoping you're well...*hugs*

On Wednesday November 21st, 2007, Sketso (534) writes:

I've had this on my faves for quite a while now, and still can't think of a comment worthy of the work... except... Wow.

On Wednesday October 24th, 2007, Distorted_Reality (141) writes:

amazing fails to say enough but it is all I can think of as of now =(

On Sunday August 19th, 2007, glasshouse (801) writes:

Still beautiful. I do so miss your words. You have a way of presenting things so that the most minute detail is expressed with fluid imagery and always with a breath of hope. Amazing. --Jes

On Wednesday November 15th, 2006, Mylissa (1075) writes:

Beautiful.

On Thursday September 7th, 2006, NikesRain (1422) writes:

i will always come back to this, always smile and sigh along the lines as i did the first time i read it. you're phenomenal and this is priceless. ~D

On Sunday September 4th, 2005, lollipoplips (110) writes:

so beautiful....so captivating and entrancing.....'I would hate you for loving me, and loathe you if you did'nt...' I'm in awe!

On Tuesday August 16th, 2005, glasshouse (801) writes:

thank goodness nike commented on this tonight or i might never have read it. amazing. sincerely moving. i love this so much. *faves* -Glass

On Friday August 26th, 2005, glasshouse (801) writes:

I came back to read this again and I gotta tell you... it honestly just takes my breath away. So sincere and so open but still hidden behind the beauty of a pen laced with hurt. I love it so much. -Glass

On Thursday April 7th, 2005, MyScarsStillBleed (26) writes:

i'm stunned, this is...wow, just wow

On Monday December 27th, 2004, frozen (747) writes:

This is stunning!

On Friday December 3rd, 2004, Valentine (508) writes:

instant favourite - a stunning inspiration *bows*, i am astounded

On Friday December 3rd, 2004, Valentine (508) writes:

Wonderfully written. Wow, I am truly impressed. .your work is so distinguished. I find it hard to comprehend how I have not had the unique pleasure of reading your works before. "for a yesterday poet weaving his dreams to another tune." You will be an ins

On Thursday November 4th, 2004, MindRape (872) writes:

this is an exemplary piece of poetry Armand.... i especially enjoyed the last stanza but the whole poem just captivated me :) You should write more....Much respect, ~MR~

On Saturday October 30th, 2004, indefined (713) writes:

stunning, inspiring stuff Armand. very well put together, strung with a sure hand. awesome

On Saturday October 16th, 2004, Vampira (102) writes:

You never let me down my fellow lover of the long toothed ones!! ^^Vamp^^

On Tuesday October 5th, 2004, Zhee (640) writes:

this was truly beautiful.. really passionate.. wonderful work.

On Tuesday September 28th, 2004, OLd SouL (837) writes:

the direction this piece went after the first verse is what I truly enjoyed... I won't dissect this piece and quote the lines that I enjoyed because I liked them all.. each glimmering in their own way. :::OLd

On Sunday September 26th, 2004, restitution jones (35) writes:

american fabio - res

On Saturday September 25th, 2004, Sin (1639) writes:

beautifully breath taking and sadly stunning, you inspire me

On Tuesday February 13th, 2007, Sin (1639) writes:

please come back and post more *sad pouty face*

On Thursday September 9th, 2004, Naked_Faerie (170) writes:

Ahhh...how refreshing. I enjoyed this immensely. Nicely done! ~Faerie~

On Tuesday September 7th, 2004, Twilight (2101) writes:

this is incredible armand. wow."tell me lie to me how you’re falling for me and paint your world wrapped in my arms for i would hate you for loving me and loathe you if you didn’t;" you

On Tuesday September 7th, 2004, Twilight (2101) writes:

words have taken my breath away. thank you for the loss for words.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Lynaes (1125) writes:

The descriptions of this are so unique and beautifully put. It seems like you speak of certain things that aren't very much spoken of. I wish I could elaborate on what I mean.. but this amazing.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Lynaes (1125) writes:

I especially love the line "she hands me a chisel to free the angel from its dormant slab" and the last stanza. Awesome work.

On Saturday September 11th, 2004, Tracer (140) writes:

You are the first poet I read on DP, and I maintain the ideal that your works are worth the wait. I can't describe what I felt in this piece...

On Saturday September 11th, 2004, Tracer (140) writes:

BUt I felt like I was there, lending a hand in the reawakening of something just out of sight..."and the harsh awakening to a poet’s last song."

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Rachel (393) writes:

I've read this, and had it read TO me, and read it again and again, and I still can't quite seem to catch my breath. I would both love and hate to have someone write this thinking of me. I'm not sure which would be worse. You have a way with words like

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Rachel (393) writes:

...like no other. Each word written holds secret meanings and truths. You are the writer I aspire to be. I'm really glad to see you posting again, Armand, but I'm sorry it took this happening to inspire you.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, NikesRain (1422) writes:

Achingly beautiful yet emitting an underlying sadness that catches the breath and pulls at the heart with a delicate tearing. Astounding, lovely write.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, NikesRain (1422) writes:

You leave one grasping to read more and I hope you decide to keep doing so after such an extended time away.

On Tuesday August 16th, 2005, NikesRain (1422) writes:

still this leaves me speechless after reading it, staring wondering to smile or cry...you're a missed talent my dear

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, CorruptedLittleGirl (341) writes:

I'm so glad you did decide to write again, for the result is exquisite. Every line contained more beauty than the next. You amaze me, Armand.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, purr_verse (1435) writes:

absolute beauty, this... and i can't express just how magnificently excellent it is to see a new post from you... Stunning concluding line in particular; and the entire first stanza is truly divine. Majesty.

On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Six-Out (1823) writes:

Over a year in wait, and this is what it's spawned...intricate wording, mixed with pure emotion. Simply wonderful Armand...wonderful.

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