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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2001-12-28 06:49 PM

For Whom He Weeps

I know where poet’s passions rest
For I have dwelt in poet’s nest
Unknown to most, but to himself
A sacred book uponhis shelf

I am the flashing fire that burns
And wind that round his spirit churns
It’s on the purest page of white
Where passions flow and warm the night

He takes the weathered book of black
Caressing leather front and back
Then slowly opens up the book
As though his first enticing look

Exquisite words, poetic art
Once captured in a poet’s heart
In ink of black he scrolled my lines
A portrait that his heart defines

I feel his hand and pressing thumb
Turn back the pages one by one
Then face to face with poet’s eyes
I see the depth of heaven’s skies

He gazes straight into my soul
The lyrics of his nightly goal
And in the verse that gently flows
The visions of a crimson rose

I am a simple lovely verse
An angel’s gift, a devil’s curse
For every night he reads my page
His heart so lovingly engaged

The tears of sorrow lightly land
Upon my white or poet’s hand
I know not if he weeps for me
Or subject of his poetry

I only know he has inscribed
A crimson rose that dwells inside
A book of verses he had penned
For his sweet love, I know not when

And it is I he turns to first
His cherished prize, his favorite verse
Though I’m his sonnet of delight
I spur the sorrow of his night

He knows each lovely phrase by heart
And yet aloud from lips depart
A lyric verse that softly flows
A poem entitled "Crimson Rose"

Could it be I for whom he weeps
A song of love before he sleeps?
Or is it she who draws a tear
The crimson rose, from year to year?

Elizabeth Santos

Jamie
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Blue Heaven

1 posted 2001-12-28 08:22 PM

You really should mail this out for publication somewhere Liz. This is truly wonderful. Thanks for sharing it, and much more of course.
take care,

J

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
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2 posted 2001-12-28 08:45 PM

Oh my..this just got to me, my friend. It is so beautiful, but there are layers in it that bring tears. Hugs!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2001-12-28 10:18 PM

Miss Elizabeth - I do declare this is my absolutely, positively, favorite! Now I know why no graphics or music is really necessary. I saw him, and like any poet with an extremely good book, I felt the pleasure of caressing the front and back of the leather bound book while reciting the "crimson rose" aloud. And your last lines are unanswered questions indeed. *wink* is there an answer? Oh brother I loved this one Liz.

Nan

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4 posted 2001-12-28 10:29 PM

Liz - Your work is astounding... as always..

Voiceless
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since 2001-02-19

Posts 686
Under the stars upon the wind

5 posted 2001-12-28 11:33 PM

Oh I love it!
The flow, the words, the stanzas, the
set up! This is such a great poem
and I adore already it is so going to the
libary, thank you so much for posting this!

Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial)

Sven

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East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-12-28 11:35 PM

wonderful my friend. . .

as always. . .

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Mistletoe Angel

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Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2001-12-28 11:40 PM

(smiles) OH MY GOSH, THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST YET, I LOVE IT!!! (smiles) May you forever hold this book of love close to your heart, the diary in which all your dreams and hopes are bookmarked with crimson roses, and forever hold the beauty of love close to each page! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so very much, this must be published! I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

erica
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8 posted 2001-12-29 12:06 PM

Your work inspires me, Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing

strbbux
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9 posted 2001-12-29 11:13 AM

Your work is so wonderful Elizabeth..See? I knew I saw you on another board. This is Floria, I just emailed you a few days ago from another board.. Great seeing you here, I will always look for your poems..I love this one. YOu are a great writer.Consider me a fan .

Floria aka strbbux

Tim
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since 1999-06-08

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10 posted 2001-12-29 12:57 PM

Beautiful.

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

11 posted 2001-12-29 12:58 PM

Thank you all so very much for your touching comments.
And Floria, it's so nice to see you here.
Thanks for reading and commenting
Liz

Fading Away

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12 posted 2001-12-29 01:22 PM

"I am a simple lovely verse
An angel’s gift, a devil’s curse
For every night he reads my page
His heart so lovingly engaged"

This is the most beautiful, heart-touching poem I've ever read in Passions. Elizabeth, the emotions you capture in these words bring tears to my eyes. This is amazing.. simply amazing.

...And I'm left speechless.

--Marie

"It's been a long December, and there's reason to believe that maybe this year will be better than the last." (Counting Crows)

amusemi
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A State of Disarray

13 posted 2001-12-29 03:56 PM

Where did you ever get this concept? I agree, publication is a must. This should be shared on a huge scale.

Tracey
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Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

14 posted 2001-12-29 04:02 PM

Wow, this is exquisite. Touching, tender, and incredibly beautiful.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

15 posted 2001-12-29 04:48 PM

Elizabeth,
how delicate, beautiful and breathtaking is this poem...so much so that only the word exquisite seems to fit.
Exquisite dear one.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

16 posted 2001-12-29 04:58 PM

Elizabeth,
I'd say the word epopee describes it better.
Love Sy

Charisma

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lost in blue pages

17 posted 2001-12-29 05:59 PM

your weave your words with magic to present us another precious gem. Superb as always Liz

Charisma

Denise

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18 posted 2001-12-29 07:49 PM

This is exquisite, Elizabeth! Very beautifully expressed!

EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...

19 posted 2001-12-29 10:09 PM

I just wanted to join in the accolades, excellent!

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

20 posted 2001-12-30 07:54 AM

Thank you, dear poet freinds,
for your gracious comments to this poem
I am warmed by your remarks
Liz

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