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Love Me for Who I Am |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Love Me for Who I Am Look not at the attire of my being Look rather at the deepness of my eyes And cherish the within that you are seeing And not the outer beauty of disguise Do not regard the vision of my face Or want the velvet skin to soft adore But relish in the beauty and the grace Within my heart that you've been longing for Look not upon my body as sublime But only as a shell to house my soul Seek out the inner reaches of my mind And see the total woman as a whole Please love me first for who I really am And then adore the moonlight on my face And touch the flesh and kiss the ready lips And pleasure in the warmth of love's embrace Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-30-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend- Are we the only two people in the world awake ... reading and writing poetry. This one is beautiful ... like you pour out any other kind ! Hope God smiles on your day, as He has smiled on mine. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Elizabeth - this is beautifully written, I loved reading it ..... Roniece ..... |
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dash rendor Junior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 21 |
Im very impressed. I wish more people could think this way and express it just as beautifully as you have. You justly understand that truth lies not in what we see or want to see, but in how we distinguish each other's heart. But not only do you understand this, you also glorify it through learned words. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Elizabeth a beautiful poem about inner beauty. So desirable. James |
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Safwan Arekat Junior Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 38Bahrain |
Imagination draws the picture that I see one that confines and subjugates me painting You by light reflected in my eye or the spirit of the soul my twian to be In my Imagination arises a nagging doubt Who in Creation's presence am I looking at An Angel sent through heavens gate or the many names of memories past In my Imagination I can take you apart But whole you remain in my Heart Safwan Arekat [This message has been edited by Safwan Arekat (edited 01-30-2000).] |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Wow! Both poems here are equally great, equally beautiful. I'm surprised Safwan didn't put that one up as a post instead of a reply! Amazing work, both of you--Liz and Safwan!  Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
A beautiful poem Elizabeth, "love me for who I am", something we all hope for in love. And a beautiful poem from you too Safwan |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz - another terrific peom, and purely written from a woman's perspective. But... well, you know us men - we still need a peekshure..errr..picture to help us get the full impact of your poem. Nothing too revealing, mind you... a little frontal nudity just so we can see your heart *innocent, naive eyes* - lol Safwan - your response is terrific poetry - so well stated and sweet - great job |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You have captured many a heart with this poem including mine. Love Sy |
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Buffpimp Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 39 |
WOW! Once again this is a very touching poem. IT does show that MOST men are purely insensitive and only care about the outside being. I care about the inner being and when I do care about the inner being is when I get hurt the most. Oh well. Good luck on your future poems |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Thanks my fellow night owl Roniece, Thank you Dash,Thanks for your kind response James, I'm glad you think so, Thanks Safwan, Your poetry is amazing. This beautiful response should be posted Little Dragon, Thanks, dear Munda, Thank you so much LngJhn, Love the soul, reveal the flesh Sy, Mission Accomplished |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Buff, Not everyone thinks the same, good luck with love, and thank you for your kind response Liz |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz, if everyone were to judge you by your inner beauty, the entire world would be in love with you.....we certainly are. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, this poem is wonderous--you are such a superb artist of the heart where true beauty is kept. Stunning! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, What a beautiful thing to say, thank you Martie, you make my heart skip a beat. Thanks Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, Elizabeth! You do have a beautiful soul to match your beautiful exterior! Denise |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Elizabeth, I love reading your poems--another beautiful one. ~Gene |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I love this one, Liz... Now if more men could learn to love with their hearts instead of their eyes...... hmm.... well, it was a nice thought..  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
DEnise, Thank you, And thanks for the lovely card for me and Tony. We really appreciated it. Gene, Thank you for reading my poetry, I'm glad you like it Nan, men will always be men, but there are some who are are simply wonderful. Thanks Liz |
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dovesongs Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 102Michigan |
If only... We could see others for who they are and leave our visual perception behind, if only for a moment. Yes, your poem says it all. You can really write! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Gorgeous Liz! And I echo all above..especially 'Deer..... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
That was beautiful~ I am fortunate to have found the love that you write of~ I intend to cherish it forever~ Marie~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dovesong, You're absolutely right, this applies to everybody, Excellent point. Thanks for the comments Liz Pepper, Such sweet songs you sing me. Thanks for reading so much of my poetry Liz Marie, You are one of the lucky ones. Thank you for the compliment! Liz |
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Beri Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 149 |
Elizabeth -- this is absolutely beautiful! "Love me for who I am"... those are words that everyone should heed. Hopefully those that have read this have grown a bit wiser! It seems so easy to love you for who you are -- your words are enough to fall in love with! And Safwan, I don't want to leave you out, I agree your poem was also beautiful -- I also agree that it should be posted! If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, its meant to be... |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
beloved friend - I will always love ya - just for who you are...now that mushiness is over - I have to say this is written with beauty and style - all the hallmarks of a Santos! K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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