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To You |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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To You To you I promise swaying trees A hint of jasmine in the breeze The smell of earth in April rain The drizzling drops on window pane To you I promise morning’s glow A crocus popping through the snow The early bird with orange breast The contents of a robin’s nest I promise you a flower bed A feathered wing of cardinal red The sound of stream and gurgling flow Meandering through the fallen snow To you I promise scent of rose A meadow where the heather grows The golden beams in sunset sky And painted wing of butterfly I promise you an ocean strand A bucket full of silver sand A windy beach where sea gulls swoop The gentle sway of lazy sloop To you I promise hills of green A little brook of clear pristine And filtered sunbeams dancing round The fallen leaves on forest ground The rhythms of life’s flow and ebb A spider’s silver lacy web White clouds that pass in sky of blue Sweet smell of spice I promise you I promise leaves of crimson red And candles in a pumpkin head The geese that fly beyond our reach The scent of apples, pear and peach To you I promise crystal flakes Steep snowy banks and frozen lakes And icicles that clink and chime The music of the winter time I promise mist on country pond And stars that you can wish upon A cricket’s chirp, a bullfrog’s leap The life in Mother Nature’s keep I promise you a Christmas Eve Of magic thoughts that never leave The dream that comes in evening’s haze And lasts the rest of all your days To you I promise joy and fun Of things I haven’t seen or done The dreams that you have yet to dream In shadows of a moonlit beam All these things of greatest worth I’ll promise on your day of birth I’ll promise you a sunset sky And painted wing of butterfly Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-14-2001).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Liz, this was absolutly amazing and beautiful. It flowed like a song and a dream. You are trully a gifted poet.  Parker |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ What a lovely, heartfelt poem of promise. You flow so effortlessly and take me along with you. Such a beautiful piece to share on this day. Thank you for all of your thoughts - they are so lovely. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Liz what a simply beautiful poem... So many lovely pictures shown by your words. Bonnie |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What beautiful promises dear Liz ... such an enchanting poem, I was swept right up in the flow and the imagery ... wonderful, just what I needed to read! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Liz, this is a marvelous poem of love and changing seasons. Wonderful!!! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
A truly exquisite poem. What a beautiful treasure you have given us to enjoy. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Your beauty truly shows in this, liz...amazing you are. jwesley |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
BEAUTIFUL.... Simply Beautiful... ~LL~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What beautiful promises simple and sincere giving something for us to hold near and dear... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You sure know how to deliver on a promise!! I've experienced all of it through your lovely words! Thank you! Denise |
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Beckalini Member
since 2001-01-02
Posts 151Yorkshire, England |
Beautiful. And when promises are made in such a wonderful way, it's a pretty sure fire bet that these promises will be kept. Somebody's lucky to have you in their life, and I'm sure that they will see all the things you promised in this little write, and more, if they share even half the imagination you have. Wonderful. This one's definitely going in my library.. if you don't mind? ~Becky~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--Life is full of so many wonderous things...and you have spoken of them so beautifully...thank you for the gift of your poetry. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 01-14-2001).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
This will be a treasured poem for me - until I die - and hopefully beyond that |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wow, if someone promised me all this, I'd be thrilled. Thanks for sharing them with me in your words. |
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Pixydust Junior Member
since 2001-01-14
Posts 36 |
Elizabeth, This is absolutely beautiful. You very openly express your deepest emotions and put it into a touching work of poetry. Thanks for sharing. Pixydust |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much. This poem was written for my grandson who is due at the end of March. He will be my 5th. I appreciate all of your comments Liz |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is really really beautiful Elizabeth, filled with beautiful promises. Wonderful Elizabeth! Maree I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This poem I would print, frame and hang on his wall. This poem is an epopee and will have meaning not only to him but to anyone that reads it. Love Sy |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Wonderful writing my friend. I could see the many pictures you painted with your words. Love and light, Richard |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your remarks overwhelm me. Thank you all so much Liz |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Reasons to bring this back to the top are many... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* oh yes this is so incredibly beautiful. I am so glad I got to read your promises. Much love and hugs to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://www.voy.com/7622/ http://www.powerpoems.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks, Sunshine for rereading this poem. I'm so glad you like it. I also have another reason to read it again. I just learned I'm going to be a grandmother again! #6! I guess I'll need to make another copy. Startime, THank you for your lovely remarks Liz |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, This is wonderful, I loved the way you kept who until the end, just beautiful as always friend. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Beautiful - just beautiful! And congratulations on grandchildren number 5, and now number 6! Beautiful promises of lives yet to be lived, and yet to be lovely! Children are such joys. I'm so happy for you! . The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Cerenity, THank you. I'm so glad you liked this one Rosemary, Thanks dear for your lovely response. My grandchildren are the joys of my life, but they're coming so fast! They keep me busy Love you both Liz |
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nona Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 139Fla |
Elizabeth..what a lovely gift to give to your little one...Grandchildren are truly Gods gift to parents for putting up with their children...hehe...This is a keeper I will love sharing it. This is just too good not to share.. nona |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
beautiful!! Kathleen |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Congratulations Lady Santos! I have three...and they are all precious! Hugs to you my friend! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nuna, Thank you so much for your very kind comments and for wanting to share this Kathleen. Thanks, dear for reading and commenting Sunshine, I just love my little grandsons. All boys so far. They are the greatest joy to me. Thanks for yourr remarks Liz |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Ahh..The best I've read so far tonight! Beautiful work, Elizabeth. You always manage to get my senses working. Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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Mr.Magoo Member
since 2001-01-20
Posts 104 |
Now Thats Poetry! This is one that could be used as vows. To say Very Nice wouldnt do your work here justice so how about, HOTT DANG!! BEAUTIFUL WRITE. Mr.Magoo |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Temptress, Your comments are very sweet and warm my heart. Thank you Mr Magoo, Thank you for the HOT DANG. You are too much I'm glad you enjoyed the poem Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-23-2001).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
To rise again, as a reminder that His promises are many.... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth, I'm speechless once again... Your poetry ALWAYS delights me and this one (probably among others of your's too) just aims straight into my heart... I thank you for sharing this very special poem... And my congrats to you as a NANA who will have the joys of #5 & #6 grandchild soon... ~coco~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I must concur with Sy, Liz. This poem, mounted and framed, should be with your Grandson from his first day. A lovely gift, through and through. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Absolutely perfect in its rhythm and rhyme this one is and also in everything in between |
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