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Half Moon Bay |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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HALF MOON BAY Spirits of this starlit night Come and soothe my weary plight Bring content within my reach As I stand here on Half Moon Beach Stars above me light the night And glisten on these sands of white Twinkle me a starlit way Across the sands of Half Moon Bay Oh moon of opal evening glow Please guide my footsteps through the snow The snowy sands where I now stray Along the fringe of Half Moon Bay Guardian angel, take my hand And lead my way across the sand Watch my foot, and make my way Across the shore of Half Moon Bay God, I beg You carry me The path ahead is hard to see I am too weary from this day To cross the sands of Half Moon Bay God spoke in ways I understood The path you seek is one of good You do not need the stars or moon To light your way through sandy dune Nor do you need an angel's hand To cross the starlit path of sand Nor do I need to carry you Your faith alone will see you through Elizabeth Santos |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Elizabeth, this is such a beautiful, descriptive poem, with a good message as well. Take care now. Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Your hope and inspiration shine through, this is beautiful piece. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
What a beautiful poem.....I wish I could write like this!!!  I'm green with envy,,,loved it though!!!  Julie :) |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
God spoke in ways I understood The path you seek is one of good You do not need the stars or moon To light your way through sandy dune Elizabeth, a beautiful poem and a magical image painted by your words. wonderful. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
God spoke in ways I understood The path you seek is one of good You do not need the stars or moon To light your way through sandy dune Nor do you need an angel's hand To cross the starlit path of sand Nor do I need to carry you Your faith alone will see you through .... Liz, this is so serene and calming... very nice... Excellent work from you as ever... Regards, sudhir. P.S. I was just wondering if the last word of the first stanza was meant to be Bay instead of beach (just me wondering aloud for no reason  ) |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
That was a beautiful poem... There is much beauty in the night, and in your words. I enjoyed this one very much!"Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying." Harry Anderson, "Night Court" *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Loved this, Liz! I've been to Half Moon Bay many times, it's one of my favorite places. Love to go for the pumpkin festival, and in winter when the storms threaten the houses (no crowds that time of year). Been horseback riding there, too. Sigh, thanks for the memories! Corinne |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Nice poem.I liked it a lot!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie, my friend~ This is beautiful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Liz, this is lovely...the rhythm and the repetition of "Half Moon Bay" throughout the verses gives it such an ethereal, melodic aire. Just so nice... ~ 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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, this is beautifully inspiring. I love it! Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A beautiful walk you took us on across Half Moon Bay~ Your gift of weave is an awesome one~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Excellent work. Beautifully done. Love Sy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh what a favorite place for me!... and you have made it all the sweeter with your words. Lovely! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent message, Liz. Fabulous poem. Descriptive and simply beautiful. LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for your lovely responses. Corinne and Marti, I'm so glad you are familiar with this beautiful place.Glad you liked the poem Liz |
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Franni Junior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 39 |
Good Morning, Liz. What an ethereal poem.. It is so beautiful and strong and sings. I am glad I tuned in. Please take care. Love, Franni |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Have you tried the family owned Mexican restaurant across from the elementary school? It's not on the main drag, great food! Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks Franni, so nice to see you Corinne, Is it called "La Fiesta"? WE ate there last night . mamas encheladas, wow? Do you live near mountain View? That's where I'm staying til next Tuesday Liz |
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