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Oh, Passionate Poet!
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Oh, Passionate Poet! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Dear friends, This passionate forum has been such a learning experience for me. I really don't know much about poetry, just started writing verses in July. But in reading your poetry, I feel the essence of what poetry is, how it changes an experience or thought or a dream into a song that captures the soul. And so I got up this morning and wrote this little poem as a thank you to all of you for your enlightenment. Sorry I couldn't meantion all of you by name, but you are all in the poem. Elizabeth OH, PASSIONATE POET! Oh, Passionate poet! Write a verse to soothe my weary heart! With unimagined whims from Robert's diary of life And let Sy's lyrical wand enhance it with melody so sweet That we will then forget the words of hatred and of srife And let Denise pour forth the words too beauteous for our eyes Sprinkle it with love from Marge's overflowing heart Let the cowboy ad an earthiness and texture to the song And let Ruth's unequaled passion be a vibrant part Let Michael scroll romantic notions on the leaf May Rebecca force our tears to fall upon the page Let the gunslinger's magnificence take my breath away Let Rainbow's moonlit drops of rain fall upon my face May Angel add sweet angelic voices to the strain And Balladeer's imagination weave the story to be told And all the other passionate poets with pen in hand Add a touch of wisdom from the bottom of their souls Then I will take this poetry and read it to the stars And the stars will show to mankind the truth that it has sought And Shakespeare will look in envy at the exquisiteness of verse And God will smile at the perfection of the beauty He has wrought Thank you and Good Bye, Elizabeth |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I am honored to be mentioned in your poem, Elizabeth. A wonderful poem it is too. thank you. michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I hope the goodbye doesn't mean you're leaving us... great poem! |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
What an honor to be mentioned in verse so elloquently. Thank you. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
great poem, but yes, asking here too, the goodbye doesn't mean you are going??? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your kind words. Yes, I am leaving because I have things to do. It takes me time to post poems and I need that time for family right now. But I will be reading your poetry Elizabeth |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth, I am honored to be included in a poem as beautiful and full of spirt as yours. Thank you for the fine and kind words. Know that my prayers will be with you. Hugs  Ruth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you so much, Ruth. I don't know where you live in Pa., but do stop in to see me if you find yourself in the Reading area. Elizabeth |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth, to say you don't know much about poetry is like Hugh Hefner saying he doesn't know much about bunnies! You ARE poetry, Elizabeth. I have read with pure joy everything you have written. Please don't stop..and come back to us when you can. God bless. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You brought tears to my eyes, Mr. Balladeer, and your poetry brings serenity to my soul. Thank you. Elizabeth |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you so much for this beautiful piece of poetry. You indeed are a poet and you will be missed. So hurry back real soon! Meet you in Center City as soon as you are able! Just give me the date and time! ------------------ Denise |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Elizabeth I have also very much enjoyed your poetry..this lovely piece included. Don't stay away too long, for I'll miss reading your poems! ------------------ Time's fun when you're having flies~~Kermit the Frog |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
Elizabeth....you have granted us immortality. What a fine gift you bestow upon us and yourself with this beautiful tribute to the poet's yearning. I think WE are the ones who should have tears in our eyes. Thank you Dear Poetess. Robert (your humble poet slave boy) ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth ... please take as much of the love from this overflowing heart as you want. Come back for more if you find yourself in need. I offer you my friendship ... wherever you go ... whatever you do. Please e-mail me ... I think the spirits have destined that we be friends for a long, long time. I have so enjoyed your poetry. You have a great big heart to share. Love to you. ~Marge~ ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Denise and Caroline. I'll continue to follow your poems. Hope to see you soon, Denise. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Slave Boy, You honor me with your words,may you continue to enlighten my spirit with your beautiful poetry. Marge, I will certainly be in touch with you and look forward to more love filled poems. Thank you both Elizabeth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Slave Boy, You honor me with your words,may you continue to enlighten my spirit with your beautiful poetry. Marge, I will certainly be in touch with you and look forward to more love filled poems. Thank you both Elizabeth |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth, you live about 3 hours from me, I am in central PA....maybe well have tea sometime |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ruth, Yes! Yes! How about Harrisburg? That would be fun. Maybe I could get Denise to come with me. Anyone else want tea? Elizabeth |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Harrisburg could work! But it would have to be on the weekend for me, as I can't get off from work during the week. (darn it) I think it's about a 2 hour drive from Philadelphia? Not sure, maybe 2 1/2. Sounds like a plan in the making! ------------------ Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Next 3 weekends are good for me (my husband is out of town)Lets do it! Ruth, are you in? Anybody else? Elizabeth |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
...ooops...this weekend, Friday into sometime Saturday I'm babysitting for both grandkids....next weekend I have my nephews birthday party...next weekend...MY DAUGHTER'S GETTING MARRIED!!!!! (December 3) Things don't look good for me until after they get back from the honeymoon. ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Hey, Harrisburg works for me, only about 2 or 2 1/2 hours. Sounds great! ------------------ Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Lovely tribute, Elizabeth. Don't leave us for too long, for you will be missed. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Elizabeth: Thank you for including me in your beautiful thoughts...I hope you'll be posting some more before too long.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Sally and Rainbow, for your words and for continuing to enhance my spirit with your poetry. Elizabeth Hoot, Let's get together after Denise's daughter is married and my daughter has her baby (any day ) til then we're both a wreck. Can't wait! Elizabeth |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I can only ask your forgivness for not posting on this poem sooner. You are at the top of my list for poem quality. You rate up there with Balladeer, Michael, Poet deVine and a few others. And your mentioning me in your poem brought a lump to my throat. Bless you my dear and stay well. PS. Your poem is Excellent. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Oh, Passionate Poet!, write a verse to soothe my weary heart Whose lyric transcends genius and whose music transcends art And I will swim in ecstasy at the pleasure you impart The verse will grasp the essence of my being from afar And when my spirit's quiet, I will don my sweet guitar Then, dear Passionate Poet, I will sing it to a star Elizabeth |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Ms. Santos, I too hate to see ya leave...but I do understand. Your poetry is superb, and you should ponder doing more. I too am leaving this wonderful site very soon, as I too need to pursue other things with my lowly life....I do hope, for all the other fine poet's benefit here, that you continue to post.....you will be missed....Happy Holidays! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mr. Toerag, I'm sorry that you're leaving, too: I'd hoped that I would read Your daily dose of humor that my spirit sorely needs You've made this forum so much fun, and every moment worth An unimagined treasure, and all the gold on earth My laughter will be quieted, my smile much more subdued My heart will miss your antics, and my baffled spirit, rued Elizabeth |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Although I've read only a small amount by your hand, I believe it unfair for you to say you know little of this craft. Perhaps, like me, you know little of the technical side of writing poetry, but it seems to me that you have the best tool one can have... a good heart. I understand the time it takes, but please do not deprive yourself, your family or your friends for too long. May your journey be a pleasant one. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Elizabeth thank you! You have brought joy here in Passions! I hope the time with your family is well spent, and I hope you're back with us soon! We will miss you!!!! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Poetry tells a hearts song and you have told it well. Keep singing. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
I love tea!! but me?? I live in Missouri... pooh ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I enjoyed this!! Bridgette ------------------ "It may take a boy to turn a girl's head, but it takes a man to turn a girl's heart." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Justbleu, Where in the world did this come from? I look back now at songs I've sung I've left the forum and never left And in the process tears have wept But at the time my life seemed doomed By strange dedease so much consumed But I'm still here and still alive And acting like I'm twenty-five! Glad that you enjoyed the poem And all the love within this forum Liz |
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