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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2000-08-07 08:06 AM


Don’t Cry For Me

Don’t cry for me, my angel fair
My heart is well content
I’ve lived a full and happy life
But now my days are spent

You’re still the girl in Easter pink
With puffy, sleeves of lace
Your still the school girl sneaking out
With makeup on her face

You’re still the high school cheerleader
The town’s Homecoming Queen
Your still the lovely mother
Who is now fulfilling dreams

Your beauty’s a reflection
Of the spirit you possess
Your eyes reveal the truth of
Your respect and thoughtfulness

You’ve always done so much for others
With compassion and with love
For you’ve been given a gift of grace
Sent down from God above

You are one of my treasures
With which I’m truly blessed
For these, my life will end in love
In peace and happiness

So do not cry for me, my love
I’m stronger than you think
And you’re still my little daughter
In Easter sleeves of pink

Elizabeth Santos

© Copyright 2000 Elizabeth Santos - All Rights Reserved
Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
1 posted 2000-08-07 08:10 AM


What a TREASURE!

regards,
sudhir

Beth
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since 2000-07-06
Posts 468
WA, Australia
2 posted 2000-08-07 08:17 AM


~WOW....
This is exceptional..
I loved it!
Beth~

Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
3 posted 2000-08-07 10:39 AM


Yes, an exceptional treasure...
Cerenity
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since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637
Escondido-California
4 posted 2000-08-07 10:46 AM


Hi Liz,

The sheer beautiful of this poem brings tears of pure joy, your pen has been blessed Liz I hope you know this from the heavens above God watches with bated breath to see the next jem that falls from your so beautiful heart.

Love, Cerenity


"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)


Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
5 posted 2000-08-07 10:52 AM


Liz, This could only come from a Mother herself. Penned with perfection-love. So lovely.
rosepetals25
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since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076
PA
6 posted 2000-08-07 11:03 AM


Elizabeth,

      I just love your poems.  They always touch my heart.  This love filled poem is no different.  I love your talent and grace. I cannot wait to see with what your heart writes next.

                     rosepetals

Auguste
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since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953
By the sea
7 posted 2000-08-07 02:20 PM


Elizabeth,

This one sparkles like a diamond.  Wonderful.  

Mchael




Jenn E
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since 2000-08-02
Posts 589
Kelowna, BC, Canada
8 posted 2000-08-07 02:23 PM


So beautiful......lets out a heartfelt sigh.
Jenn E

Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
9 posted 2000-08-07 02:41 PM


Sigh ... just beautiful Liz ...

Best wishes  
/Kit

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song
10 posted 2000-08-07 06:19 PM


You are one of my treasures
With which I’m truly blessed
For these, my life will end in love
In peace and happiness

So do not cry for me, my love
I’m stronger than you think
And you’re still my little daughter
In Easter sleeves of pink

Liz-this is so beautiful---among my favorite of yours and that is no easy task to do with the talent you possess...they are all wonderful but this one really shines with love.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now
11 posted 2000-08-07 08:19 PM


Oh Elizabeth,
What compassion you must have that stirs inside you. This writing was so lovely and tender. What a poem!!!!

Parker
Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129
ON
12 posted 2000-08-07 08:37 PM


Liz, this brought a tear to my eye...sorry. Very touching piece.

Parker

Majestic
Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264
houston, tx.
13 posted 2000-08-07 11:41 PM


I always stop when i see your name...because i know theres a great poem to read...this one did not dissapoint..simply beautiful..

"To live is to love; To truly LOVE is to live!" ~kg~



T McCoy
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since 2000-07-24
Posts 186

14 posted 2000-08-07 11:47 PM


simply beautiful...
i loved it..

Tony

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
15 posted 2000-08-07 11:55 PM


Elizabeth,
Well what can I add to the raves above.
Love ya
Sy

jamesjiao
Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268
Backwaters of Avalon
16 posted 2000-08-09 07:41 PM


warm and captivating, Liz.. another nice piece from your endless reservior of loving

- James
The beauty of nature is displayed,
not through itself,
but through the creatures
dwelling within its bosom.



Gemini
Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203
Wisconsin, USA
17 posted 2000-08-09 08:54 PM


Elizabeth-How beautiful to capture a memory like this, I look forward to the days as my daughter grows older.
Aimster
Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
18 posted 2000-08-09 08:56 PM


Elizabeth,
I am at a loss for words on this one. This deeply touched me! Beautiful!!!

Amy  

"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends."

"Fate exists but it can only take you so far,
Because once you're there
It's up to you to make it happen."




Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
19 posted 2000-08-09 09:18 PM


Oh Liz...this breaks my heart and mends it at the same time.
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