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A Matter of Choice
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A Matter of Choice |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Matter of Choice Choice is not always a matter of choice But a matter of conscience A matter of heart and soul A matter of life’s chosen course It is a decision already decided A heartbeat already sounded A wave already foaming on the sand It is a die already settled onto the table of destiny It is a word that has already passed Through the lips of morals and principles It is a petal whose contour and color Has already been determined by its genus It is a cloudy mist heavy laden With life giving waters That has released its first droplet Onto the parched earth It is dry soil of a drought thirsty field Having tasted of moisture An act that cannot be rescinded A word that cannot be taken back A falling drop that cannot Reverse its course Sometimes choice is not a choice But a reaffirmation of faith A stamp bearing the crest of ones upbringing A reflection of ones face A silhouette of one’s demeanor A photograph of one’s spirit Elizabeth Santos |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
Oh my,,,,,thank you for these words. I've been wrestling with a "choice" for a few weeks now,,,this work,,has shown me the answer was already there,,,or I wouldn't have been pondering it so long.....again,,thank you Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sometimes choice is not a choice But a reaffirmation of faith ~*~ Faith, in one's self...as well as in higher powers. Ah, Elizabeth, you are so wise...and we are the fortunate ones to read you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth A choice is made of light and shadows And flies like a sparrow. Wonderful write. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...dear friend...You are so wise!  |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Truth is written in these words, sometimes choice is not a choice, but a given.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A photograph of your spirit would be a masterpiece divine.  Love & Light, Linda |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
You are such the wise one...I think whenever I am struggling with a "choice" I need only to listen to your wisdom! Kelly You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LovelyLizzyLady~ Such a soft heartbeat of word-wisdom~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Fisherman Junior Member
since 2000-04-14
Posts 46 |
Though not the beauty of your normal meter and rhyme, a splendid effort. Enjoyed. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wow, thenk you all for your words and expression of appreciation. This piece has been since rewritten, but I'm glad that you liked it Thank you! Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
definitely a keeper! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Liz and good Morning. There is not one line in here which I could pick out as a favorite, as each word rings loud and clear...and what a wonderful topic to sit down and discuss Reading this reaffirms my assumptions about you...we think alike...for I to believe there are no lines to this topic, but a deepness waiting to be discovered by many. Our society so lacks education and understanding of this nature. If people would understand this, if I had understood this then....perhaps we'd all have done things a lot differently in raising our children. I see the impact on my son...what he choses to believe and what is...and perhaps us all. Liz, a powerful write...right! Thank you dear one for your brilliant perception and understanding. Cannot wait to talk again. Luv ya...me |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very wise and true!! Wonderful write!! |
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