Hi Stewart as always thanks for your really generous comments- I added the  slashes to stop or take a breath before continuing- because if I took them out- it might feel or read as being rushed, I don\'t know- I guess it\'s a preference thing when one is reading...I am most appreciative of your comments- I am always learning- so thank you!

                                        AIReach time to be drawn-in, underestimate-we placate/never forgetthis love-a life giver-borne out of the air,we breathe in-readyour holy-accepting it-to stir us/we hold deep down-react-from instinctcreate -anticpate it/in each other\'s movements,lying here in the dark?so simple/our act of breathing air-we are assured- left to confiscatewe erradicate the fear/keep us free from doubt,forget/ have no regretwe are two lover\'s with hearts laid bare/ wanting only to be appeasedmade whelmed-make ready made, to surrender we react-here/now?with offers of sacrifice/give of ourselves/breathe in the air/ to syncopatetrue love made/ left to anticpate/there with shifting shadows-we will call upchallenge/reach for/make ready-to journey, crossover to that great abyssmaker of all-sky/nightfall, caress in it/subtle changes/ we collect ourselves ?casting light over dark/to come alive-thrive-conceive/love/die/cling/ desire itperfect this love-consecrate/ recreate a time-some place- carry over focus onmake clear-intuit/ cleave/hold it-bring forth/consumate-dare to be - reach forthose reasons why/not believing as our love came to life/ simply by breathing-air?by Michael Perry 

Hi Cordelia Your words are expressive - very deeply rooted-driven-(Her- a powerful imagery of a woman made strong- no matter the situation- She-who will be strong-by taking matters into own hand- gives way to a woman- who is capable- given identity!...Thank you for sharing!  regards Mike

Hi Stewart Your words are eloquent- mystifying, thought-provoking- so damn good!...your turn of a phrase- gives way to reaction and pause- they tease and titilatemakes for questions to be asked- my take: life is fragile-speak up and ask those questions- of all that you are unsure of- and in the end whatever you believe-becomes your eternal reward.  Regards Mike  

[quote author=stewart alexander date=1444491999\">hey bud we are exposed-given in-to the mood of the elements- a moon in denial.....love that!some fab lines and feeling here... emotive!   really like it...  /emoticons/smile.png][/quote]Hey Stewart Thanks for commenting-since I am a big fan of your writing- any good word from you - means everything!..regards Mike

Quote from: liam date=1444414411Good use of words which add visuals, I like that the most about poetry.

Nice work here.

Hi Liam Appreciate the comments-thanks for stopping by- and sharing your thoughts-it means lot.  Regards Mike

Quote from: cheeky~k8 date=1444301083Its a good poem.My favourite part is;vacant stretch of beach-we cometo feel it-that loss-of our yearswe walk shivering-against the coldlost in our reflection-deep in thoughtI like the way you\'ve wrote it.

Hi Cheeky- Thanks so much for commenting- glad you liked it!...regards Mike

[quote author=joey_matthews date=1444262874\">It\'s interesting to read something which doesn\'t follow your usual format (which I really admire). I was speaking to /profile/9-spacemonkey/\" data-ipshover-target=\"http://poetryartonline.com/profile/9-spacemonkey/?do=hovercard\" data-ipshover=\"\" data-mentionid=\"9]@SpaceMonkey about this, since I don\'t really adventure much myself into other formats and styles - I find the way you write to be fascinating. It\'s something I haven\'t come across before, which makes your writing stand out.

 This piece does have your mark stamped on it and I really enjoy reading your work.I find these part above to be very creative, I like the flow and way it jumps out (as I do with the whole poem).

Thank you for sharing it! Keep \'em coming!! [/quote]Hi JoeyThanks for your really nice comments- I really appreciate them- everyone tells me I am an enigma of sorts- does not fit to a specific style- not sure if that is a good or bad thing- but I just write- it comes out the way it comes out- after many, many re-writes- although- I have written once or twice for a single write and not have to change a thing- but that does not always happen- so thank you- for caring enough to stop by and commenting- it gives me the courage to post another day!...regards Mike

       FROM A REFLECTIONshadows are cast-forlorn over our backsmelting here and there-along-thisvacant stretch of beach-we cometo feel it-that loss-of our yearswe walk shivering-against the coldlost in our reflection-deep in thoughtour reminisce-as we let it goagainst-the pounding surf -echo- repeat-echoleft is undertow- submerge- unable to breathewe can\'t go back- so we walk on-througha simple refraction of light-turning day to nightwhere there is no trace-or doubt-remainingwe are exposed-given in-to the mood of the elements- a moon in denialfor whatever remained-between us- you and Iall will be buried tonight- with the in coming tide by Michael Perry

Hey Stewart You are a word genius-like no other!...you take words and make them into something else- living breathing concepts- albeit abstract- like no one else I have ever read- I love what you are able to do- with such ease-no one does it quite like you!...I am a fan of your writing for sure!. Regards Mike

Hi Frosty Kitten Awesome write!..I love your very descriptive words- it works really well here - a good writer- makes the audience think-to appreciate- and use their imagination- try to pick your brain- what are you thinking about- what are you trying to say-do they feel the same- do they get it?..that\'s the fun- good writing can be subjective as well as expressive- leave it up to the audience- that\'s what poetry is- make them take notice of you!..I have!..regards Mike

Hi Joey This is spot on!..awesome write.  Short, filled with detail-to the point- and so expressive- really good!..thanks for sharing!..regards Mike

Quote from: cheeky~k8 date=1444123465Its interesting to read and shows what boxing appears to be like(as i\'ve never seen it myself).Its a different layout, but works well with how you\'ve wrote it.

Hi Cheeky Thanks for commenting- although I have never attended a fight in person my self-I am glad my obseervations- word form express- what it is like for a boxer- who once was on the rise- then quickly fell- such is life- we only appreciate a winner!..so thank you!..regards Mike

Quote from: liam date=1444085512I am not a fan of boxing personally, though I do not have to in order to like this. Not a poet by any stretch of the imagination but this comes across as a very good read.

Hi Liam Thanks for appreciating my words for what they are- and stopping by!..regards Mike

Quote from: joey_matthews date=1444000671This is really something Mike, you\'ve painted a picture of what it\'s like within a boxing ring.

Thanks for sharing! Keep \'em coming. 

Hi Joey Thanks for commenting!...appreciate the stop-by!...regards Mike