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What I Love About You |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Never a spectacle, never a show Small simple pleasures wherever we go We stop for a sunset, or little wildlife And pass by the major attractions in life A coke and a sandwich to carry us through These are the things that I love about you A candle lit meal on a dock by the lake A hand written card with a crossed out mistake A birthday rendition on your old guitar Beats the greatest symphonic performance by far A small weathered vase of forget-me-not blue These are the things that I love about you Getting prepared for a great interview Going to bed early, then talking til two A scheduled appointment you don’t want to miss In the driveway you stop for a five minute kiss While the kids in the window are waving to you These are small pleasures known only to few If you were a millionaire with just one wish You’d trade it all in for that getaway fish A local bred boy without fortune or fame But down at the diner they all know your name And you treat that old chef like his blood was pure blue And that is the thing I love most about you A dance in the kitchen, the red, white and blue Honesty, honor, the essence of you Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 06-01-2000).] |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
your a good morning sugar... I hope your hubby don't mind... and I pray he knows your talent... and just how it's found my mind... my love and prayers are ever with you two... ya all's a friend of mine. Oh...... I almost for the poetry.... yeah, as mom would say... it's "prose." Love you two, Dale Gwaltney and I guess I should say Roooosamary, that was a snore, as that's what she's doin' Much Love for the 2 of you. If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dale, I guess Rosemary didn't do her skinny dippin' yet. Just read her that little poem, and she'll wake up quick. Its kinda like jumpin in a cold creek Thanks, my friend Love ya both Liz |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Sheeesh, I just looked at that reply... I think I'm gonna hit the bed myself. I sometimes think I should be on the other side of the world... that is if they wern't fightin' so much... see ya when I wake up. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Boy, are you two blind, or what? Not morning people, huh? Well, come on gang, lets throw them both in a cold creek! Clothes and all. Have fun! Liz |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful poem, Liz. I think everyone wants to find a relationship like this one.  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz - not only qre you prolific, but you're also consistently good! I sincerely hope this poem was written about your life - (and what a wonderfully full life you have!) |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Elizabeth this is very, very good. I think that a life so inspired is what most crave. Wonderful lovefilled poem. Rich |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Lovely, Liz!! Really beautiful, just like you are. My prayers stay with you. 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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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Just beautiful, Liz...Wonderful writing! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..." What I like and love about you, Elizabeth, is that you let your heart shine through both the good times and bad...and you make those bad ones go away mighty quick. My prayers are with you and yours... Sunshine Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
Elizabeth, you've seem to have expressed some thoughts I could not. I love you for this, and I love this poem. Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, You are very fortunate to have found such a love. You have told it's tale expertly. Excellent writing!!  Lone Wolf 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
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Elizabeth, this is so lovely. There are few people that I know who are stronger than you are. My prayers are with you and your family always. Elizabeth "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
liz simply beautiful hon. as always your heart shines in your work. my prayers are with you and yours as well. take care and god bless! 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." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie, gal~ Pure comfort ... an comfy pair of slippers on my feet and poetry from the inkwell of your heart. These are a few ... of life's greatest pleasures ... and you, my friend ... one of life's greatest treasures. 'A small weathered vase of forget-me-not blue' ... filled to overflowing with the essence of you. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is a beautiful poem. I love the description you give of this simple man that you love. Beautiful writing, as usual. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
"trade it all in for that getaway fish"...I would love the poem for that line alone but the rest of them are just as good. Wonderful writing, my friend.... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
You've shown it's the simple things that are the most treasured and I see you do treasure them with your whole being. This is exquisite work from a beautiful heart. God Bless and take care. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks for all your wonderful remarks. This is not a portrayal of my life, but kind of my ideal man. He was probably out there, I just did get the chance to meet him. But my life is also wonderful, and perhaps someone has written a poem about it Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Elizabeth! This one choked me up! *tears* So sweet! Denise |
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