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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
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0 posted 2000-04-24 06:31 AM


I searched for love

I searched for love in every place
Around the world’s entire face
But couldn’t seem to find the love
That feeling I was dreaming of

I traveled far and traveled long
Looking for compassion’s song
Across the land, on open sea
But it just kept eluding me

I sought the meaning of respect
In ponderings of introspect
I searched the earth in places rare
Here and there and everywhere

I went to knock on honor’s door
A place I’d visited before
But seems that there was no one home
And so I stood there all alone

I thought it was my spirit’s must
To look around for loving trust
But it was just a mere illusion
And ended in the same conclusion

I finally searched for simple truth
The kind that I possessed in youth
But seems no matter how I tried
The truth somehow would be denied

Finally with a weary nod
I bowed and humbly prayed to God
And asked why was it I couldn’t find
These treasures that were on my mind

I traveled all around the world
And not a single one unfurled
Where can I find the love, respect
Compassion, honor, I expect

He said those things that you beseech
Are very well within your reach
You need not journey long and far
For all of them are in your heart

The problem is your heart is closed
And none of them have been exposed
Just unlock the chamber door
The love and truth will kindly pour

Make the contents of your heart
Gifts you readily  impart
And you’ll find happiness within
As they come pouring right back in

All these things which I had sought
Were in my heart, helplessly caught
My heart need only my implore
To simply open up the door

Elizabeth Santos

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netswan
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1 posted 2000-04-24 06:38 AM


Very Very Good Elizabeth -
What a great educational ending.
netswan

EagleOne
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2 posted 2000-04-24 06:55 AM


"The problem is your heart is closed
And none of them have been exposed
Just unlock the chamber door
The love and truth will kindly pour"

~ so very true these words.

 Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-04-24 07:06 AM


Elizabeth, my friend~
This is such a lovely piece to begin the day.

'I finally searched for simple truth
The kind that I possessed in youth'

That's where it begins
and it brings us to our knees
before it stands us on our feet.

Have a wonderful day !
~*Marge*~


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Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2000-04-24 08:41 AM


Elizabeth,
The love you seek contains no locks.
Nor the cunning of a fox.
It is a simple attitude.
That comes from simple latitude.
Love is not a magic potion,
Nor is it a lotion.
Love is but a give and take,
It's that simple for goodness sake.

Your poem is exquisite. Love Sy

Elizabeth Santos
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Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
5 posted 2000-04-24 10:05 AM


Netswan, Thank you for your kind remarks

Eagle, Glad you saw the truth in this. Thank you

Marge, And you always light up my day, Thanks, dearie

Sy, my mentor, thank you for your comments and for not asking "why"
Love
Liz

Denise
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6 posted 2000-04-24 10:08 AM


Beautiful self exploration, Elizabeth!

Denise

ESP
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7 posted 2000-04-26 08:54 AM


To me the words in this poem are profound...what a wonderful piece....another one for my collection of printouts!!! Your poetry never ceases to amaze me!

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."

Martie
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8 posted 2000-04-26 02:08 PM


You are so wise and wonderful, my sweet friend!
Sven
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9 posted 2000-04-26 08:22 PM


Liz,
    the search continues. . . this is a wonderful poem. . . and teaches us a lesson that sometimes we have to learn painfully. . .

Superb. . .

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 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Aimster
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10 posted 2000-04-26 08:26 PM


Liz

You amaze me with the depth and style of your writing! You are not only very intelligent but also one heck of a poet! this was very lovely to read, with such a wonderful,true, and positive message! take care.

amy  

 ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

Elizabeth Santos
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Pennsylvania
11 posted 2000-04-26 08:44 PM


Denise, with Irish eyes of blue
This nearby friend is thanking you

Lizzie, thank you again for bringing back some poems that had gone over the waterfall. And your wanting to print this is truly an honor.

Martie, You are so dear, thanks

Sven, It's all inside, sometimes so close and so far. Thank you dear friend

Amy, your words are very kind and I thank you for your compliments

Love
Liz

Kellsue
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12 posted 2000-05-07 08:52 PM


Very beautiful and oh so true!  

~Kellsue
  

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 Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill


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Kit McCallum
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13 posted 2000-05-07 09:06 PM


Absolutely stunning work Elizabeth ... and something I truly believe myself. Once you open your heart to others, the world comes flowing in.  Wonderful poem!

/Kit

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