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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2003-03-11 06:14 AM



YOU ARE THE MOST ELUSIVE ROSE


You are the most elusive rose, a heart beyond my reach
No matter my most subtle plea, or whisper in beseech
For I would never force the blush of petals to disclose
The love I know is flourishing in secrets of a rose

Pretending not to notice, as your silken skin denies
A finger’s touch of heaven that eludes my yearning eyes
And yet your presence seems enough to satisfy my want
A swaying skirt, and sea blue eyes that know enough to taunt

You are a lady of allure, a charismatic force
That captivates a stranger’s eyes, and changes earthly course
A harbored trove of small delights, a sigh that can embrace
The harp strings of a angel’s tune, and starlight’s favorite face

I would not overstep my bound, in any way encroach
Into the moonlight’s treasure as you cautiously approach
And finally unleashing the most splendid of your charms
As drooping little blue eyes settle limply in my arms


Written by Elizabeth Santos

For Evelyn Elizabeth Rubino
My precious granddaughter
3/10/03


[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (03-11-2003 06:17 AM).]

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1 posted 2003-03-11 06:50 AM



Lady Santos, a mosted blessed granddaughter...and a most beautiful poem
to be framed and to be hung in her room...

I shall wait, patiently, to see if your gifts flow through her veins...a double blessing, indeed!

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2003-03-11 07:17 AM


Lovely...James
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3 posted 2003-03-11 01:39 PM


Liz, your granddaughter is so very fortunate to have a grammy who writes poems and stories for her and about her!

Huggles and Smiles, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.

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4 posted 2003-03-11 01:41 PM


I agree.. Your granddaughter is quite possibly one of the luckiest around...Very well written.

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John Lennon

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5 posted 2003-03-11 04:12 PM


enjoy  your read
Logan
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6 posted 2003-03-11 05:10 PM


Liz, who could ask for more, than to read these lovely words...very gentle smile
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7 posted 2003-03-11 05:20 PM


Elizabeth  
Warm and lovely just a pleasure to read.

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8 posted 2003-03-11 05:22 PM


Oh Liz, this is so much like her.  She was the most delicate, tiny, and precious sweet girl when I sat with her, in the middle of that birthday party.  I will never forget, never being part of a "real family" for those days I was allowed in.  She is just a darling little treasure, but just look at her Mom and Grandma, how could she not be?

           
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9 posted 2003-03-11 05:25 PM


How beautiful this is, Liz. You do have a very blessed little Grandaughter, who has a Grandmother who loves her so much and also can write such beautiful poetry to her. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Heart Hugs,
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-11-2003 05:38 PM).]

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10 posted 2003-03-11 08:47 PM






(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, this poem is so beautiful it made me cry in joy as you have a golden heart and your Evelyn is so lucky and blessed to have you as a loving grandmother as she will always be your little angel! (big hugggsssssss) This is soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, may all the wonderful times you share with one another bloom like roses in your hearts garden, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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11 posted 2003-03-11 08:57 PM


this is sweet and beautiful! She will surely treasure this. I can't wait to see her poetry

Always, Alyssa

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     (blink, breathe, stand, fight)

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12 posted 2003-03-11 09:31 PM




Elizabeth,

This poem is so lovely! And that beginiing is very good. Nice way to start your poem.

Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part!

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13 posted 2003-03-11 09:39 PM


The harp strings of a angel’s tune, and starlight’s favorite face

So enchanting this piece is, Elizabeth.. a wonderful lasting memory for your grandchild. How lucky both of you are to have each other

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14 posted 2003-03-12 11:29 AM


And yet your presence seems enough to satisfy my want

How incredibly beautiful! *S* This is so full of love... and how lucky she is to have so much love just waiting for her. *S*

Ceinwyn
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15 posted 2003-03-12 11:46 AM


Love it

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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16 posted 2003-04-01 10:11 AM


This is very sweet....
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown


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17 posted 2003-04-01 10:30 AM


LovelyLizzy~
And a rose by any other name ...
would be Grandma~

Love the gentleness of your grandmotherly ink~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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