by Landen Michaels
Member since:
January 15, 2007

Vivid Distant Memories (poem)

February 17, 2008 06:59 PM EST
views: 96 | comments: 22

 Road

Although many miles lie between us
there exists even less between us
than if we were but mere inches apart.
 For now, I cannot possibly forget you
 or even neglect you
as I might if I were fortunate enough to be much closer.
 I can silently remember your
cherished smile and that
loving look in your eyes
 so vividly
 that I sometimes reach to
 touch that mirage-like memory
 that stands alongside of me
some five-hundred odd miles away.

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Copyright © 2006, 2008 Landen Michaels / STRESSEDwriter
(Photo courtesy of my friend Jesseca from xanga.
Thanks, kiddo. You know how much I love this photo.)

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Comments: 22

Cheryl W. Feb 17, 2008, 7:01pm EST
A beautiful poem, Landen....very touching..
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Feb 17, 2008, 8:02pm EST
it's wonderful. makes me think back to when my ex hubby and i first met and he lived in savannah and i lived in nj. things changed when he moved in. i often wished he would go away so that i could miss him like i used to, and so he would remember i existed.
Lisa J Feb 17, 2008, 8:10pm EST
The imagination of distance...
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 8:44pm EST
Michelle - Ironically, the person who was originally the source of inspiration and I have not been an item for some time. (In fact, I just heard from her today. She recently had a heart operation and is on experimental meds. Apparently, things aren't going well.) However, as is exemplified by the comments of others, the poem has a universal appeal. In my own case, I can see where it is very possible for the same words to be applied to another... easily... given time and the right circumstances.
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 8:45pm EST
CC - Sounds like someone doesn't know how good he has it. Apparently, it's an epidemic.
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 8:46pm EST
ceena - As they say, timing is everything.
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 8:51pm EST
Michelle - I am LMAO over hear because upon reading 'rare breed' I thought of the world's ugliest dog that evidently most kids think is so cute. Goes to show how kids can really see past the surface. I wonder at what age they lose that? Anyway, thanks for the chuckle.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Feb 17, 2008, 9:01pm EST
wow, that dog is creepy.

landen, you have no idea how much. but apparently it wasn't enough for him.
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 9:43pm EST
CC - Sorry to hear it. Sometimes, the guys that luck out don't realize what they had until they crap out. For what it's worth, you're in good company.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Feb 17, 2008, 9:47pm EST
well landen, thanks for the support.

i'm not sure why i thought my husband would be any different from all the others that treated me that way, but i'm also not about to change who i am because of those losers either.
Maya W. Feb 17, 2008, 10:15pm EST
Oh, Landen... straight to my heart! 10!
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 10:26pm EST
CC - Remain true to yourself, always. Any guy wants you to change isn't worth the effort and you'll always feel like a piece of you is slipping away. You are too amazing a talent to let that happen. Sure, those around you might influence your creativity, but they shouldn't be out to change you. I once knew someone who remained true to who she was. I was fortunate to be a part of her amazing life, even if only for a short time.
Landen Michaels Feb 17, 2008, 10:27pm EST
Michelle - The thought is humbling. What writer wouldn't want to be an inspiration to others? Will you be sharing? If so, link it here.
vickey w Feb 17, 2008, 10:41pm EST
I know how it feels to have a long distance relationship, but they can work out. Mine did. Good Poem, if I could rate higher than 10, I would. You deserve it.
Sue D. Feb 17, 2008, 10:43pm EST
A very touching poem. It does have a universal appeal. I think we all have someone that we hold in a loving memory like that. Nice work.
penni d. Feb 17, 2008, 10:49pm EST
Miles, decades, and dimensions....for my love...sigh...
Baiden F. Feb 18, 2008, 11:02am EST
I am going to be real far away from Jo soon and this makes me think ,
my man, you put it into words for me.
Landen Michaels Feb 18, 2008, 12:00pm EST
Baiden - Thanks. As I mentioned earlier, it does have a universal appeal to anyone who is separated by miles from someone for whom they care deeply.
Daniel Irwin Tucker Feb 18, 2008, 4:58pm EST
Distance & Direction, Landen, Time & Space, bringing sweet and bittersweet reflections at the right time & place. Thanks for reminding me with your gentle poem. I sometimes mourn separation a little too much. It then keeps me from feeling how close they can be. You have to be open and tuned in. In the rat race it's hard to find that place. Thanks.
Kamran Qureshi Feb 18, 2008, 7:27pm EST
Wonderful poem Michael:) - I expecially enjoyed the lines' touch that mirage-like memory..that stands alongside of me'. Regards
Landen Michaels Feb 19, 2008, 3:56am EST
Jules - You know a little too much about that time in my life, don't you? (LOL)
As I mentioned earlier, the universal appeal of the words have already begun to have meaning regarding someone special...
DragonSoul !. Feb 19, 2008, 11:21pm EST
Great photo to accompany a great poem Landen. I have similar feelings about a few select people around the country as well.

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