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By the Lake
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By the Lake |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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By the Lake I surely would not choose to linger here where cold winds gather leaves into a spin. Between the lake and woods I faintly hear your voice in whispers of the autumn wind I would not stay to watch the shadows fall across the icy waters of the pond If not for your sweet portrait that I saw in mirrors of the waters and beyond I would not have desire to withstand The bitter chill of this October night If I didn’t feel your touch upon my hand To warm my face as though by fire’s light I only come to hold on to the love Through memories of joy that once was ours And when the silver moon appears above I stand in silence wrapped in passions powers What folly to be out this bitter night Though now my heart is filled with love’s delight Elizabeth Santos 10/05/01 [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 10-06-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh dear Liz ... what a beautiful remembrance. You've captured a wistful, nostalgic mood wonderfully in this piece, just lovely!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Joie de Vivre Junior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 21USA |
this is truly a beautiful thought; reminds me of the autumn and the crisp night air. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Too wonderful for words. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Shuch a gently beautiful display of loyal and loving devotion. -MVS "Learn to let go of fear, doubt, and disbelief..." --THE MATRIX |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully written, Elizabeth. Tender and touching! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Breath-takingly beautiful!! I so much enjoyed this...very well done! ~Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--When love is involved, the cold is not so cold, but sadness lingers at the edges of this poem that warms. It is beautiful, as always. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
YOU are a fine poet! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What folly, indeed. I can't imagine why anyone would want to be out in the cold (hehe...I live in Alaska). But love's memories really can keep you warm even on frigid nights. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This beautiful memory gave me a warm smile, and the painting of your destination in heart and mind were absolutely beautiful. ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz- Another truly beautiful and touching write. Wonderfully penned, my friend. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Love has that kind of power.  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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