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Bed of Lavender
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Bed of Lavender |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Bed of Lavender If lavender can put the eye to rest To dream if only dreams of whispering wind I’ll stroke the blossom essence on my chest And feel the joy of sleep upon my skin If eucalyptus helps the soul to breath To fill me with content at eventide I’ll find an aromatic wick and leave A Eucalyptus candle by my side If swag of juniper brings love to me And laurel, inspiration to the mind The purple loosestrife, peace and harmony And marigold to see where I was blind Please sprinkle lavender upon my bed Fetch a swag of juniper for me Let sweet slumber fall upon my head And dream with me a dreamer’s fantasy Then make a potpourri of lover’s herb And wrap me in the petals of the brew Embrace my heart and nothing will disturb The ecstasy, the essence that is you Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 12-27-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Absolutely beautiful Liz! You've painted these words so beautifully and vividly, that I can almost inhale the aroma through the screen. What a lovely and relaxing mood you've set with this piece ... loved it my friend!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is plain and simply AWESOME... Just when I think you can't get any better... You get better.. |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
I think awesome fits this nicely....a lovely scent rises up to heaven....how sweet that you shared with us here Pepper "A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth." Percy Bysshe Shelley |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I will read no more beautiful poem this day... exquisite poetry. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, this is you, lavender, as I have always envisioned you, Lady Santos...well done! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
If lavender can put the eye to rest To dream if only dreams of whispering wind I’ll stroke the blossom essence on my chest And feel the joy of sleep upon my skin ================= Please sprinkle lavender upon my bed Fetch a swag of juniper for me Let sweet slumber fall upon my head And dream with me a dreamer’s fantasy Then make a potpourri of lover’s herb And wrap me in the petals of the brew Embrace my heart and nothing will disturb The ecstasy, the essence that is you =================== Liz this is enchanting and wonderful ... I love the premise of this and the use of floral metaphor... how creative and lovely are your comparisons. "And marigold to see where I was blind" what a cool line that is...tho YOUR poetic eyes are never blind this so beautiful ... you have painted us a garden of Eden with your pets pen. wonderful writing Lizzie gives me poet envy in me landscapers green thumb  love ya sweet poet jm  < !signature--> Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 12-27-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I go along with Nan and JM. Love ya Sy |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Nicely written. I admire your special gift with words. Very pretty indeed. Deb |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow!! Elizabeth, this is soooooo beautiful!! Very creative, very lovely, awesome indeed!! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
ah yes. . . essence of you. . . truly there is no lovelier a scent. . . wonderful Liz. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely, Liz ...I am saving this one...huggzz to you ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your comments. They are truly warming. And somehow Janet Marie came up with a garden of essence to compliment the poem. How lovely THank you Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I really should know by now that opening one of your poems will leave me stunned... I guess I'm just amazed that you keep getting better and better when you were so excellent to begin with! *S* |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Elizabeth, this is truly wonderful, I can sense the scent and see the blending. This is utterly outstanding, it truly is a beautiful piece from you. A delight Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Sunshine and Marsha. You make me smile Love Liz |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Wrapped in warmth and love and a gentle feeling of peacefulness........absolutely beautiful! Thank you for this poem -SEA |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I agree with Nan - purely Awesome!!!!! and do you know anyone who can prepare such a potpurri for me? - I sure could use one |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
SEA, Thank you, I'm glad you liked the poem. Though the inspiration for this poem was not romantic. I have trouble going to sleep and my sister suggested sprinkling lavender on the sheets. Then my niece gave me a eucalyptus scented candle for Christmas. She said it would help my asthma. So you see, it's just a poem. Bill, Thank you for your comments. The lover's potpourri is in your heart. You've already got the ingredients Liz |
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