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The Little Hand - Inspired by Ruth
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The Little Hand - Inspired by Ruth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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You should read Hoot-Owl's post "Humbled" and see the picture to understand this poem The Little hand The hand of knowledge reaches in To save the little unborn soul To mend his wounds so he will live To some day see the light unfold The practiced hand in all its strength Passes hope to next of birth To one who will in future months Take wonder at the things on earth A hand of healing, hand of hope Giving life to life’s own son And life then reaches back to hold The finger of the learned one A simple gesture, a subtle touch With little unborn hand unfurled The child reaches out for life And grasps the conscience of the world And those who would proclaim that life Is only valid after birth Took pause to reevaluate This little unborn child’s worth No words exist to quite explain The magnitude of such a sign An unborn child touched a hand And taught us all of love divine A little reach as if to say To all of you, my fellow man Perhaps someday when you’re in need I’ll be there to give a hand Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-26-2000).] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow, a powerful message delivered in a beautiful poem....I could almost see that gentle hand cradling the little babe. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Incredible! One of your best Elizabeth.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautiful poem Liz, about a most wonderous event. Moved me a great deal and your poetic response said my feel. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your are a very busy bee Putting words to coming we. Your clever words extroplate The origins of create. But in a nice and gentle way With ne'er a stroke of grey. Lovely, Love Sy |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Beautiful, powerful poem, Liz. "A hand of healing, hand of hope" Indeed. michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Absolutely incredible Liz...to even have my name connected in any way to this makes me feel proud. Wonderful work, perhaps one of the best I've seen from you  |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
I had the pleasure of reading Hoot_Owl`s and now this. WOW!!!! Just imagine if you two were to write one together?? Nice warm read Elizabeth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for such kind remarks, and Ruth, your name should be there at the top, because you inspire others to write more than you think you do Liz |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Elizabeth, You truly are an amazing person This is such a warming and touching piece. Excellent!!Thanks for directing me to Ruth's "Humbled" What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz this was just fantastic. I have read Ruth's poem and it touched me and then to read this response just bought tears to my eyes and made the hair on my arms stand on end...very emotional you did well |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Dark Angel and Tracie. I'm so glad you both saw Ruth's poem and picture. A remarkable incudent. Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is excellent, Elizabeth! This one gave me the chills!!  Denise |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Totally incredible!! 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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