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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2000-06-04 06:49 AM


I’ve Given All I Had to Give

I’ve given all I had to give
I’ve lived the best that I could live
I’ve loved the most that I could love
I’ve reaped the coo of mourning dove

I’ve been at degredation’s door
I’ve helped the hungry and the poor
I’ve played a Mother’s loving role  
I’ve known the hunger of the soul

I’ve seen the sun rise o’er the bay
I’ve danced a dance in month of May
I’ve soared above the star-lit skies
When first beholding newborn’s eyes

I’ve shivered lonely in the night
Afraid to be afraid of light
I’ve pondered those decisions made
For which I dearly, dearly paid

I’ve felt the hollow hunger pain
I’ve walked the streets in windswept rain
I’ve known the joy of passion’s bliss
I’ve felt warmth of loving kiss

I’ve manned the helm and held the keel
On Flying Dutchman’s golden heel
I’ve lain alone on marbled floor
While lifeblood from my wounds did pour

I’ve felt the moonlight touch my face
I’ve prayed to God for heavenly grace
I’ve walked the walk in weary plod
While following the steps of God

I’ve been elated at the sight
Of creature’s foot on winter’s white
Of crimson, gold and umbered leaves
Of crystal snowflakes on my sleeves

And looking back in retrospect
I have not any one regret
I have not fame or noted wealth
But I’ve been always true to self

But now I’m weak, the end has come
I’m happy with the songs I’ve sung
I’ve given all I had to give
I lived the best that I could live

I catch a glimpse of azure sky
And birds of feather flying by
A rumpled swishing sound they make
I beg to know the course they take

Please step aside and let me through
I’ve so much living yet to do
So many wonders to be seen
So many dreams I’ve yet to dream

Elizabeth Santos
11/19/99


[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 06-04-2000).]

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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
1 posted 2000-06-04 06:56 AM


Oh, I can see why this is your favorite Elizabeth ... it's wonderful.  I love your theme, your reminiscing, your look to the future ... leaves me feeling quietly contented and peaceful with positive anticipation of what is yet to come after a life well led.

Best wishes,
/Kit

ESP
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since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556
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2 posted 2000-06-04 07:05 AM


Lovely poem here, Liz! This is really really beautiful and flows wonderfully! You have written around its theme brilliantly.

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."

netswan
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since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369
Washington
3 posted 2000-06-04 09:45 AM


Fantastic! Elizabeth ~Gorgeous ~
Oh, how glad I am that you have
had a chance to live life to its
fullest!

~netswan

Colin
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 596
Callington, Cornwall, England
4 posted 2000-06-04 10:06 AM


Simply wonderful Elizabeth! To live a full life and still have time and the ambition to live it some more..... You're an inspiration to us all  

Eric.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

5 posted 2000-06-04 10:09 AM


I catch a glimpse of azure sky
And birds of feather flying by
A rumpled swishing sound they make
I beg to know the course they take

Please step aside and let me through
I’ve so much living yet to do
So many wonders to be seen
So many dreams I’ve yet to dream
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Liz, this is exceptional...
written from both heart and soul..
wonderful lessons of life...wisdom and grace
thank you for sharing it with us.
take care kind-poet
jm

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Posts 4697

6 posted 2000-06-04 10:43 AM


Liz, this is so wonderful! I can see why it's your favorite. If only everyone could live life this fully. Thank you for posting it.

 "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde

Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
7 posted 2000-06-04 11:59 AM


One of my favorites too, Liz...the possitive in it makes my heart sing!!
Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

8 posted 2000-06-04 07:37 PM


Yes, this is positive while being realistic at the same time. It also showcases the tremendous inner strength and wisdom that you possess. I am honored to be considered your friend.  

Denise

Jana Tovey
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since 2000-05-30
Posts 257
USA
9 posted 2000-06-04 07:56 PM


There's so much to live for...makes me wonder how one prepares for dying.
Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
10 posted 2000-06-04 07:57 PM


Liz--

simply beautiful! i can see why this one is your favorite. full of such compassion and grace. thanks so much for sharing this one with all of us. take care m'friend.

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."

"Fate exists but it can only take you so far,
Because once you're there
It's up to you to make it happen."




Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
11 posted 2000-06-04 08:04 PM


Liz, Beautiful. This maybe/mostlikely is one of my five favorite poems found on the forum. I love it and it speaks volumns to me. Bless you much today my sweet friend.marcy
Elizabeth
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12 posted 2000-06-04 10:24 PM


A life not lived to the fullest is a life not worth living, and you surely seem to have fully lived!

Elizabeth


 And this I say to you: why? Why? Just tell me why, so I can understand. Why?



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