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Tokens of Love |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Tokens of love I’ve burned all the letters in moments of haste And now I am saddened by such willing waste I tore up your pictures and now I regret Not seeing the face that my heart can’t forget I wish that the most foolish acts of the young Could be spun into sonnets and tenderly sung For I know in the dreams that I’m most fondest of I’ve somehow destroyed every token of love I’ve given so freely the necklace you gave Not one birthday rose pressed in pages was saved But tears fill my heart when my memories are turned To all of the letters of love that were burned I was trying to salvage the strings of my heart Destroying the memories that tokens impart The treasures that once caused me sorrow and pain Souvenirs of a love I would cherish again An intimate letter’s like coo of a dove A soft tender sonnet, a token of love Elizabeth Santos |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A beautiful and excellent sonnet. Love Sy |
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craigrk Member
since 2001-12-23
Posts 123 |
Never destroy the words. thanks, enjoyed the read. |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Elizabeth, your poetry is absolutely beautiful. Your message so clearly stated with a lovely flow to the words. Cheryl |
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Domzi Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 288New York (BK) |
Your poem was beautifully versed! Poetry is spiritual ventilation! |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Elizabeth: Your work is beautiful. The tokens of love may be gone, but the memories are forever in the heart. You are truly a gifted writer. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Elizabeth, this is so heartwrenching but beautiful, sweet friend, I pray that these tokens of love will forever shine in your heart and weave sonnets to your heartstrings! (kiss on cheek) Soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yep, it's those mental recuerdos we can never shake, isn't it? Good work, Liz!  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully touching, Elizabeth. And another perfect sonnet! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a pretty one this was! Psst...I kept tokens and hid them from each man I was ever around LOL, makes for a fun evening to go through them! Loved this sonnet, and this WAS a true Santos Sonnet. ~*~ Happy New Year |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
been there, done that, regretted it too - you said it very well |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A very, very poignant write, how quickly we act in haste, how slow we are to repent...how we never forgive ourselves and know that we can go on... a good write, Lady Santos. You read people very well indeed... |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
Just the other day I ripped up a love letter. I don't feel the regret know; the pain is still so real. After reading this I wonder.... do you have any tape? ~beth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I appreciate all of your comments to this poem Thank you so much And Beth, Don't burn it! Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LizzieLady~ You reminded me of 'why' I've never, ever thrown out a 'token'~ Thank you for the beauty of this tenderly written piece~ *Hugs* sweetest poetess~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I have pictures that I have to put away...for another time...I have destroyed a few...James |
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