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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2000-02-14 01:17 AM


Truth

The truth is but a shadow in the mind
Passing silently through hour and day
An essence to which man is often blind
A shrouded beacon there to light the way

A flower but imagined on the vine
An absent bird to please our wanting ear
A goblet still unsipped of vintage wine
An elusive notion to be feared

Man does seldom seek to pick the flower
A song too uninviting to be heard
And thinks the truth be well beyond his power
Impossible to grasp its sacred word

But in the dire hour of pain and fear
The truth emerges wonderful and clear

Elizabeth Santos





[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-14-2000).]

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bobbycat
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1 posted 2000-02-14 01:26 AM


I love the way you turned the poem around at the end....I thought it was achingly sad (but in a good way)until that last verse, which brought a smile to my lips.     Excellent work.  

Bobbycat =^..^=


 ~~Blessed Be!~~

Michael
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2 posted 2000-02-14 03:43 AM


Much truth visible here in this poem, Liz.  The last two line really stick.  Good poem.

michael

devina
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3 posted 2000-02-14 03:46 AM


Your wisdom shines through with this one Liz...a message to everyone!!!

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Denise
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4 posted 2000-02-14 10:03 AM


Wonderful, as always, Elizabeth!  

Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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5 posted 2000-02-14 10:08 AM


Very nice Liz...I love the positiveness of the final 2 lines  
Martie
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6 posted 2000-02-14 11:06 AM


Your poetry always touches me
WhtDove
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7 posted 2000-02-14 11:09 AM


The truth never stays buried for long! Wonderful way you brought that out! Great job Liz!

 <*\\\><

There's only two ways you can go...
One way you can save your riches,
And the other will save your soul.
Rich Mullins

Seymour Tabin
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8 posted 2000-02-14 11:20 AM


Elizabeth,
Another wonderful poem by a wonderful poetess. Glad you are writing again.
Love Sy

Severn
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9 posted 2000-02-15 07:46 PM


Hey Lizzy, this is really great - and a nice surprising end.

BIG  's

K

 'Writing sharpens life;
life enriches writing'
Sylvia Plath

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10 posted 2000-02-15 08:33 PM


Elizabeth, my friend~
You rang a bell of truth here.
What truths are evident in all our lives
come to rest within our hearts.
You continue to reign ... queen of verse.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Corinne
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11 posted 2000-02-15 08:39 PM




Love this poem! Like the flow and feel of it.


Corinne

Elizabeth Santos
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12 posted 2000-02-15 08:48 PM


Thank you for the wonderful resonses to this poem. I appreciate each and every one
Liz

ESP
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13 posted 2000-04-28 05:23 AM


Liz, this is so full of wisdom beautifully expressed...it fills my heart with pleasure, as do all of your poems!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie


 "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight."

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