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I've Given All I Had To Give
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I've Given All I Had To Give |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I'VE GIVEN ALL I HAD TO GIVE I've given all I had to give I've lived the best that I could live I've loved the most that I could love I've reaped the coo of mourning dove I've been at degredation's door I've fed the hungry and the poor I've played a mother's loving role I've known the hunger of the soul I've seen the sun rise o'er the bay I've danced a dance in month of May I've soared above the star lit skies When first beholding newborn's eyes I've shivered lonely in the night Afraid to be afraid of light I've pondered those decisions made For which I dearly, dearly paid I've felt the hollow hunger pain I've walked the streets in windswept rain I've known the feel of passion's bliss I've felt the warmth of loving kiss I've manned the helm and held the keel Of Flying Dutchman's golden heel I've lain alone on marbled floor While lifeblood from my wounds did pour I've been elated at the sight Of creature's foot on winter's white Of crimson, bronze and umbered leaves Of crystal snowflakes on my sleeve And looking back in retrospect I have not any one regret I have not fame or noted wealth But I've been always true to self But now I'm weak, the end has come I'm happy with the songs I've sung I've given all I had to give I've lived the best that I could live I catch a glimpse of azure sky And birds of feather flying by A rumpled swishing sound they make I beg to know the course they take Please step aside and let me through I've so much living yet to do So many wonders to be seen So many dreams I've yet to dream Elizabeth Santos 11/19/99 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
What words could I possibly use to describe perfection? All this and to think we haven't stopped learning yet! |
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debbiemac Junior Member
since 1999-11-19
Posts 19Lodi, CA USA |
Absolutely beautiful words and their meaning even more. Inspiring. Keep up the good work! ------------------ Debbie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Dove and Debbie.This poem is all true, right down to the end. Elizabeth |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
creature's foot on winter's white...how I love that line! But this poem is filled with such excellence I could pick out any line and love it. Beautiful workmanship. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Balladeer, for your kind words. Elizabeth |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth ... this is positively the loveliest thing I've read in a very long time. You are filled with wonder and delight. Such a spirit lives in you. BEAUTIFUL ! ------------------ ~*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 Marge, and I'll be talking to you soon. Elizabeth |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Elizabeth, please consider submitting this poem to the mainsite for permanent posting - It's outstanding....  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nan, I don't know how to post as such, but I'm very grateful for your compliment Elizabeth |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
In the framing of a soul, Comes the winter of its goal. In the writing of this poem, Lies the wealth of epitome. Exquisite. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy Words escape this poet's tongue To answer lovely hymns you've sung So fine unworthy praise's hue From a poet's poet such as you Thank you, Elizabeth |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I echo all above and add my own...stunning.... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, God grant what said is true, But I feel the poets poet is you. Pepper, I echo your love. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper, You're very kind Sy A humble thank you Elizabeth |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The words have all been said above, this poem touched me in all those ways and more. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, I've been trying to leave this forum, and I must, but you all make it very difficult with your poetic inspiration. Thank you. Elizabeth |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, this is absolutely breathtaking! Such a masterpiece! It's very hard to leave! This place is very addicting! ------------------ Denise |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have yet to leave, so I pray you stay, your words are heaven sent, as are you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise and Sunshine, Two rays of sunshine in my life, Thank you Elizabeth |
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