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They All Will Gather
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They All Will Gather |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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They All Will Gather “They all will gather‘round”, said he As though a kindred soul They all will gather graciously To seek one common goal” “From many a town, they all will come From ev’ry distant place They all will gather here, me lads By God’s most holy grace” And all men present settled in And lent a sharpened ear For when the aged prophet spoke Not one refused to hear A prophet he, in seaman’s clothes Misplaced among the lot Though no pretense was ever made To be what he was not “But we’re at sea“, the capt’n said While pacing toward the prow The prophet paused as though the voice Spoke out of turn somehow His face shone bronze in lantern light His hands looked as a youth Precise the words he seldom spoke But spoken was the truth “They all will gather here, me lads In harmony and love Their differences will fly the winds Of this I’m certain of” Dishonest men were pondering The cause for such an act But knew that what the prophet spoke Would some day turn to fact Though scoundrels all, and ruthless thieves That led a pirate’s life Upon a ship mate’s prophecy They’d wager their own life Not one among them knew of love Between their fellow men But love that he had prophesized Not one would doubt again The flickering flame, licked by the breeze, Flashed softly on his face “You ask“, he said, “how this can be In this unlikely place?” For moments not another phrase From out his mouth would slip And all was silent, less the waves that Slapped against the ship With eyes upon a weathered face Illumined in the light They waited for more words to fill The hours of the night This man of truth among the lot Of wild and wayward crew Was well aware no man aboard Would witness what he knew And yet they listened like a child About to climb in bed In midst of some enchanting tale That swirled about their head “We are in salty sea, it’s true But mixed with river’s blend As salty sea and mountain rain Meet at a river’s end” Not two knots from the starboard side A town will take its toll A port that’s not for pillage,lads, But pity o’ the soul” “Some day a storm fro’ east southeast Will strike the river queen An’ winds will bring the waters in Like ne’er a man has seen” “The devil’s hand, and this I vow, Will devastate the shore And only blimey time will make it As it were before’’ “Be this curse nigh upon us, mate? Begad! A bilge ye tell!” “Nay, nay a century’s length times three Will birth this bloody hell!” ‘Tis here where many a man shall come As though of common blood And they shall gather here to help The victims of a flood” “They all will gather round, said he As though a kindred soul They all will gather graciously To seek one common goal” “From many a part, they all will come From every distant place They all will gather here, me lads By God’s most holy grace” Then no one spoke but each man felt The power of God's own might And only slapping waves could break The silence of the night Elizabeth Santos |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*stunned* |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Good poetry grows gardens Turning round and round great lengths To be devoured by the wings of ears Your story dazzles a mighty power From inside to out Edible with golden smiles & rainbow tongue Your faith reaches a hold to well over Like a deep river cavern Oozing with colors of iron You own a faith with long legs Of moments settling into woven cities Of words, weaving paths to help us on our journeys Yeah… Stunned indeed, despite our knowledge of your wealth...I've been blessed to call you friend...thank you Liz, for this powerfully enlightening story. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Since stunned is already taken twice, I'll ditto it and say, amazed!!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Powerful!!! I sit here Liz and cannot find the words to say what I am feeling. Brava dear lady! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Elizabeth Santos: "Stunned" indeed. I am sitting here frozen with words caught in my throat and cannot get anything else out of my mind and onto these pages to let you know how much I admire your mind. You are a wonderment! Thank you for this. martyjo |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wow....awesome Elizabeth. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth You never cease to amaze me. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You are one amazing poet lady! Seamless story told. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
an awesome tale  My spirit will rise |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Elizabeth, loved this, thank you for sharing with us all. Sincerely Rick |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
My dear Queen of Poetry, nothing amazes me since I've met you. Your poetic skills reach Heaven my friend. I'm carrying you close to heart Liz and still think a lot of early morning hours spend in that little garden playhouse. You are one special lady  Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
this was very good....Thanks for sharing... |
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