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The Garden |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Garden There is a garden where I walked Along the river’s shore And watched the gentle Ashley Flowing as it did before Through the gates of Charleston And out into the sea But first it passes by this place Of sweet tranquillity An old plantation in the south Magnolia is it’s name The gardens so exquisitely Live up to noted fame I love to sit and dream beside The Ashley as it flows And never tells the secrets Of a past it surely knows The old plantation house is there Behind the draping moss The river flows in reverence To its heritage and loss The loves, the war, the history Were witnessed on this shore And remain a silent memory Of this river evermore But still it captures moonbeams As it did so long ago And floats them on its ripples In the never-ending flow Lovers still can watch them gleaming From the garden’s shore And mirror secrets of the past Of loves that came before Elizabeth Santos |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Elizabeth, How lucky I am to be the first one to read your poem  What wonderful descriptiveness and wording.. I loved reading it.. took me to another world as I try to wake up this morning rp25 [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 08-29-2000).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Liz, This is so lovely. It reminds me of my chilhood. My father is a cajun from Louisiana, and we went there every summer. Love, Ellie 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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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Beautiful Liz. You've woven grace, tranquility, and history very skillfully into this pleasant poem, and let the continuous flow of the river symbolize the ongoing rhythm of life...I really enjoyed it. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
Your words have a very calming effect on the reader...yet I feel intoxicated by the river itself. Simply lovely. Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence. -Enigma |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Lovely. Love Sy |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Elizabeth, what a lovely journey for me into your part of the world. Dee |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
But still it captures moonbeams As it did so long ago And floats them on its ripples In the never-ending flow Lovers still can watch them gleaming From the garden’s shore And mirror secrets of the past Of loves that came before Liz, this is so amazing of a write. I love old plantation homes and you have captured the romance of days gone by. beautiful write. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hey! Watch it! I was here foist. Outta my way! *in my best Curly of Three Stooges voice* Liz, they all crowded me out - I really enjoy your poetry - it flows so well, and is so solid throughout. This poem left me sitting by the Ashley, thinking of memories and love. |
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susanbartee Member
since 2000-08-15
Posts 119Channelview, TX USA |
Elizabeth - indeed a journey into your word. I felt I was there with someone I loved. I felt the warmth so deeply. A dream land, I'm sure. Beautifully done. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--This is so beautifully written and romantic in view...thank you for the pleasure of reading it. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your lovely remarks. Magnolia plantation outside of Charleston has the most exquisite never ending garden , with that white curved bridge that you often see in photographs. But what I loved most was just sitting by the Ashley. Truly a Gone with the Wind scene Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hmmm, running rivers, what the imagination can take grasp of here...you know, no river ever runs silently, don't you?...*g* HUSG "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hi, Cindy, I never know where you're going to pop up. Yep, Magnolia Plantation. You would love it there. Thanks for stopping in Hope all is well with you Take care HUSG Liz |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Lovely, strikingly beautiful.... excellent work as always, Liz... regards, sudhir |
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