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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2011-02-14 12:37 PM





Who carved this fertile valley
With an old and rustic plow?
Who worked til barren bone and sweat
Were painted on their brow?

Who carved a living out of mud
And iron out of ore?
Who’s lasting faith and tenets would
Perspire from every pore?

Who built a farmhouse out of stone
A living out of grain
A family epic out of love
Survival out of pain?

It was the staunch Moravian
The Huguenot, the Swede
It was the German artisan
The land and fertile seed

It was conviction, strength and faith
That conquered life somehow
A furrow ripe for planting
And an old and rustic plow

But it was God, the architect
Creator, good and true
Who carved this fertile valley
Fringed with lovely hills of blue

Elizabeth Santos

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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2011-02-14 03:06 PM


love it, and Pennsylvania

M

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2 posted 2011-02-14 03:49 PM


It is so good to read Lady Santos again.

Kudos, Elizabeth, on a comeback well deserved.




OwlSA
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3 posted 2011-02-14 03:57 PM


This is absolutely lovely, Liz.  I loved everything about it, especially its ambiance and even more, its truth.

Hope you are feeling well, now.

Owl

Nan
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4 posted 2011-02-14 06:20 PM


God indeed - but you bring it to life with your phenomenal quill..
Marchmadness
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5 posted 2011-02-14 07:20 PM


Glad to see you back, writing your beautiful poetry once again, Elizabeth.
                                  Ida

faithmairee
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6 posted 2011-02-16 05:03 PM


I'm German and Swede by birth and born in Pittsbugh, PA so how could i not love this poem called Oley Valley?  Your poem is exceptionally beautiful. Lovely work.

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

ethome
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7 posted 2011-02-18 04:36 PM


Beautifully crafted Elizabeth. It flows so smoothly and paints the overview of the area so clearly.

Take Care

Eric

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Alison
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8 posted 2011-02-19 03:36 PM


How can I not love this?  I do - like all those who responded before me.  You have such a beautiful way of exprssing yourself through your poetry.

Thank you for sharing with us.
Alison

Elizabeth
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9 posted 2016-08-23 11:51 PM


Nature, heritage, and history all wrapped up in some gorgeous verses. Thanks for the journey in your words!
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