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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2000-10-26 08:37 AM



Every Soul on Earth

For every soul upon the earth
There is a true intrinsic worth
No matter race or place of birth
For every soul upon the earth

For every child beneath God’s sky
There is an unsung lullaby
A love that should not be denied
For every child beneath God’s sky

For every single rose that blooms
There’s pleasure that the heart consumes
And fragrance of a sweet perfume
In every single child that blooms

For every man there is a face
That merits dignity and grace
Regard for his own private space
Among all men his honored place

For every deed, for every word
The messages are clearly heard
From every single mockingbird
Sweet messages are always heard

For every heart, for every dream
There is a need for self esteem
And value in the hopes that stream
From every heart and moonlit gleam

There is a need to recognize
The sentiments behind the eyes
That suffering in silence lies
Behind the face, behind the eyes

For every soul, for every birth
God lights a path to heaven from earth
And deems a true intrinsic worth
To every soul upon this earth

Elizabeth Santos


[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 10-26-2000).]

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SEA
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1 posted 2000-10-26 08:56 AM


Elizabeth~ this is wonderful.....I love how you do this.... -SEA
Ron K. Fox
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2 posted 2000-10-26 10:39 AM


A beautiful poem from a beautiful heart. Ron
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3 posted 2000-10-26 12:12 PM


But you know there's an exception to every rule... *G* Well... 'cept for one... Your poems are incredible... without exception!
Elizabeth
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4 posted 2000-10-26 12:14 PM


quote:
For every man there is a face
That merits dignity and grace
-----------------------------
There is a need to recognize
The sentiments behind the eyes
That suffering in silence lies
Behind the face, behind the eyes


Wiser words were never spoken.

Elizabeth


You cling to your ways and leave mine to me.
Suum cuique.
~Elizabeth



Denise
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5 posted 2000-10-26 09:11 PM


So true and so beautifully stated, Elizabeth! Lovely!

Denise

BloomingRose
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6 posted 2000-10-26 09:18 PM


Oh Elizabeth... this is simply amazing. You penned words of wealth.
Deb  

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7 posted 2000-10-27 09:56 AM


Liz - you are simply incredible- there is no other way to describe your fantastic talent - for my sake - if for no other reason - please keep writing!
Severn
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8 posted 2000-10-28 07:02 AM


Lizzy...this is enormous.
Powerful thoughts - almost too powerful to confine to verse. But you have done it so well.

There is a need to recognize
The sentiments behind the eyes
That suffering in silence lies
Behind the face, behind the eyes

I walk around feeling this often. And sometimes I just look at people wanting to KNOW how they are feeling at that very moment - it can be quite profound.

Hugs from psycho K lol




"He looked across the
silky surface of the Severn...
it was a famously difficult
river with fierce tides..."


From Jack Maggs


Dark Angel
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9 posted 2000-10-28 07:10 AM


so true Elizabeth and so beautifully penned!

Maree  

"If my words could blanket the skies
and fill every corner and crevice of
this earth, still this won't be enough"
"Maree Russo"

Elizabeth Santos
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10 posted 2000-10-28 02:18 PM


I thank each one of you for your comments to this poem, and Kamla, it's great to get a glimpse of you now and then, Thanks for taking the time to read and comment
Thank you all very much
Liz

Alle'cram
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11 posted 2000-10-28 02:34 PM


Liz, Wonderful!!  Many thoughts come to mind while reading this jewel, most you stressed and Wow, what a reminder!! This sums it all up...!    Marcy

ps: Beautifully written!

Paula Finn
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12 posted 2000-10-29 01:02 AM


For every heart, for every dream
There is a need for self esteem
And value in the hopes that stream
From every heart and moonlit gleam

I loved the whole poem...but this...this just touched so deep...beautiful

Elizabeth Santos
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13 posted 2000-10-29 03:20 AM


Marcy,
Thanks for your comments, I'm glad it touched you

Paula,
Thank you for commenting and for your favorite verse. I, too think this one is important

Liz

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14 posted 2000-10-29 06:25 AM


excellent writing, you are very talented Elizabeth.

~Wynter Bliss

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