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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2000-07-26 05:55 PM



For the Sake of Love

For the sake of love, I journeyed far
I sailed the ocean’s rim
I climbed each mountain barrier
So I could be with him

For love, I gave up all my dreams
And followed theirs instead
I toiled each day to feed them well
And tuck them into bed

For the sake of love, I nourished them
With affection through the years
And laughed along with all their fun
And sometimes cried their tears

For love, I sometimes failed the mark
And many times I cried
But now the fruits of all I’d done
Reflects within their eyes

For all the joys I reap each day
I thank the Lord above
And don’t regret one hour of strife
Lived for the sake of love

Elizabeth Santos

© Copyright 2000 Elizabeth Santos - All Rights Reserved
Yu Lan
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since 2000-04-13
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1 posted 2000-07-26 07:21 PM


Aah, this is so beautiful Liz.. love-ly..  

Luv,

Lynne

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu



dgvarner
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since 2000-05-13
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2 posted 2000-07-26 11:47 PM


this is nice elizabeth..     

"And don’t regret one hour of strife
Lived for the sake of love"

..i like that part..it says a lot!  

dg




"i speak in written word--my lips, no sound may utter..." dgvarner

StarrGazer
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3 posted 2000-07-26 11:59 PM


this is simply beautiful Great job!!!
kelieth
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4 posted 2000-07-27 02:07 AM


No task to small nor to great for the power of love.  Great piece.     

Kevin

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Denise
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5 posted 2000-07-27 08:57 PM


Very beautiful, Elizabeth! The stuff from which memories are made!

Denise

Lady Lost
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6 posted 2000-07-28 08:46 AM


This is so beautifully written...it really touched my heart  

You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
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7 posted 2000-07-29 10:08 AM


Liz:I can so very much relate to this poem. A wife and mothers heart never stops giving.
You have captured well the essence of a loving and giving heart and written it stupendously, as usual! Love, ellie
P.S. see you soon!

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

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8 posted 2000-07-29 11:53 AM


Elizabeth~
Very tenderly portrayed.
I share the thoughts.
~*Marge*~


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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
9 posted 2000-07-29 06:57 PM


Your remarks are all so kind and very much appreciated, and I thank you.
Ellie we had a great 3-hour lunch! WE'll have to do that again!
Liz

midnightblues
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since 2000-07-01
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10 posted 2000-07-30 08:57 AM


Lovely!! Liz this is soo magical, to be driven by love *S*

love, michelle


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passing shadows
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11 posted 2004-12-25 11:47 AM


me too
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