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A Song for Denise
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A Song for Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Denise, I read your sonnet this morning and wrote you this little poem I'd Never Known Such Splendor I’ve watched the moon’s reflection Dance across Montego Bay And on the rippling Ashley At the end of Charleston’s day And in a little brook as it Meandered on it’s way I’ve stood upon the hill and seen A thousand boats or more Carry torches for the Virgin Mary To a far off shore Bahia’s glittering waters I’d remember evermore I sat upon the midnight sands One equitorial night To watch the crabbers’ lanterns Reflect a splendid sight Twinkling on the waters with their Subtle glowing light I’ve gazed atop a mountain peak Through Inca phantom eyes From Machu Picchu’s verdant crest Peru’s most glorious skies Midnight’s brilliant grandeurs That completely mesmerize I'd never known such splendor That so draws and mystifies Until I saw two twinkling jewels Of life’s most precious prize The innocence and wonder In my child’s sparkling eyes Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 09-25-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth!! Nothing in the world compares to those little twinkling eyes, does it? You more than anybody would know that after all those magnificent places that you've seen!! Thank you for this beautiful song, Elizabeth!! Keep 'em coming!! Denise |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Tis true - all these wonders of travel - cannot compare - but Liz I must tell you I think your composition here - rivals all of the most beautiful poems I've read in many a moon |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--Bill has said what I would say...you just do this so well!! |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
One of those pieces that makes you say, "why can't I write like that". Beautiful. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, Thanks again for the beautiful sonnet This one was for you Bill, your words are always so kind and I thank you for the comments. Now I'm heading to adult to check out some of yours. Never been there before Martie, Thanks, my dear friend for your warm words seraphin, Thanks for your remarks. I appreciate it Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I can never get tired or get enough of reading you, dear Liz! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz nothing compares it's true! Another beauty of a piece from you! Geez, rub a little off over here would ya?  ~Hugs~ <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
with voices of the nightingale... a beautiful poem. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Elizabeth- This is so beautiful. I love it. I always enjoy reading your poetry.  -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, You honor me Whtdove, Thank you. You are an inspiration Mike, How lovely Vicky Thank you so much Liz |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz, oh how i have missed reading your work. this one is just as beautiful as the rest. put to music and this song is breathtaking. i agree with the others...you certainly are one of the best of the best. take care. amy "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Amy, Thank you for your very kind comments. This was a poem written for a special friend, our dear Denise Liz |
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