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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Artist When winter bids its last farewell And tiny seeds begin to swell When breeze is filled with song of thrush The Artist takes in hand His brush He covers over winter’s hue And paints the sky a bluer blue He daubs the yellow daffodil, Forsythia on edge of hill He dabbles paint on tulip bed Of yellow, purple, pink and red Then stipples pink on dogwood’s trim And lavender on redbud limb The greens of leaf begin to show And grassy fields now void of snow The woods of March’s grey and brown Are donned in pretty pastel gown There’s nothing like the Artist’s touch To paint the spring we love so much And when He lays His paintbrush down We gaze at canvas field and town We honor spring as well we should The Artist whispers, “This is good” Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 04-26-2000).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Elizabeth!!!!!!!!!! Listen to me!! Get this published! It's absolutely wonderful! It is priceless! (but I really think someone would pay you to print it... hehe...) Seriously, this is some fine writing, my friend! It's awesome! |
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Daysleeper Member
since 2000-04-23
Posts 119 |
Ahh... "This is good." Indeed, very good. I love it! The way you convey your message without needing to say "GOD!". The simple refrences to the Artist, and the capital He's bring your point across quite clearly. And the beautiful refrences to all the colors of Spring and the brushstrokes, and the awe, it's wonderful. I don't think there is a poet out there who hasn't walked outside on a Spring day and felt this kind of breathtaking wonder. Beautiful! ...Daysleeper... "Presently I've had enough of all your sanity." -James Kavanaugh |
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tincan5 Junior Member
since 2000-04-25
Posts 33 |
What a wonderful poem!! I really enjoyed it very much and look forward to reading more of your works. You write beautifully! |
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jaxjoy Member
since 1999-12-14
Posts 112Texas |
I am in awe...this is exquisite....Reminds me that there are so many things to be thankful for even on the darkest of days. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A magical poem of every hue could only come from someone like you!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, you are an artist too and paint a spring time's vivid hue and when I look it's understood that what I read is very good! Hugs! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
From one artist to another. . . this is beautiful. . . let the painting begin!!! Excellent my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You have painted an epopee and For this you get a hug from me. Love Sy |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
It was a true artist that also created this poem. Simply incredible writing, Elizabeth. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Doreen, Gosh, your comments startled me. Thank you so much. Very warming statements coming from a poet such as yourself. Daysleeper, Again, I am humbled by your reponse. Thank you Tincan, Thanks for the kind compliment jaxjoy, you are very right on that one. We should be very thankful Thanks PDV, You're so sweet to say that. Thanks, dear Martie, LOVE YOU! Thanks for the little poem. I love it when you write in verse Sven, An artist? I'm learning more about you each day. I'm sure you could have painted a prettier picture. Thanks Sy, You take the poem, I'll take the hug. Thank you Balladeer, A very nice compliment from you. Thank you very much Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is a beautiful poem! Yes, it's wonderful to watch the Artist at work. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovebug, Thanks, sweetie. It's past my bedtime! How do you do it? Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Your "The Artist" finds this poet silent, dumbstruck, in awe. ~ Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Claire you have me in tears Love Liz |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Elizabeth, I am honoured to have read this amazing piece. The Artist Himself will say "This is good" Thanks for such beautiful words. I am moved and my voice has been transaformed into a stutter..... regards - sudhir Take each day as it comes, Consider each day as a flight, Try hard to succeed and fly, Surely then you will reach some height. But if by some chance you don’t, Remember that tomorrow will always come. Learn this well and learn this hard That today’s efforts will pay for tomorrow’s fun. A Crazy Monster, a.k.a Ski |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
I'll have your poems in my dreams tonight, this is my last read for the night I'm off to bed it's 10.30pm here downunder. You show such beauty in your poetry, very inspiring Liz Night, Night  Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sudhir, I who am honored by your remarks. Perhaps some day you will photograph the spring in Pennsylvania. It is a beautiful sight to behold. Thank you. Liz Tracie, Pleasant dreams! And thank you for the read Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Liz, this is fantastic!! I found it delightfuland enchanting to read....every description came to life before my eyes! Lovely magical piece. I agree with Doreen, tis definitely worth publishing....heck, all of your poetry is!! 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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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Beautiful work. It brought a tear to my eye, and made me remember to thank God for the beautiful Spring weather I'm enjoying here right now. Thanks for the reminder.Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Liz~ Suggest you change "His" to "Her". (Just kidding) Although my wife is probably more artistic when it comes to colors and painting landscapes. Nicely done. I enjoyed it. best regards, bboog |
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