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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Keyboard My keyboard is the placenta that feeds all the umbilical chords that stretch from my mind far beyond the horizon visible from my window to minds ofpoets around the world eyes on the other side of the globe, aesthetically connected to the letters on my alphabet keys I feel the pulse of their fingers tapping out phrases of wonder pumped by the heart of technology into my own bloodstream friends in peotry, whom I have never seen, much more intimate friends than aquaitnances outside the world of poetry For through my words, they see not my face, but my heart They’ve enterd not the dwelling in which I live and sleep, but have visited the place of my spirit and sipped from the same well of emotion Two spirits connected by an umbilical chord of desire that carries dreams through the viens of a humming box into the murmurs of a tender heart Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: oh but I do see your face in my mind, and when you write, I see the smile of the heart.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I think....in my manly way....this is what I felt when I wrote about poets....but you penned it far more elegantly... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
"they see my heart...my spirit..." I believe both are too often hidden from view replaced by a facade, a presentation of self required by humanity, peer groups; expectations of others and the society in which one lives - many are seldom themselves, themselves tucked safely deep inside away from the laughter and ridicule of others. Writing, whether it be poetry or otherwise, as you so aptly put it here, often releases their true self and we get to see the real soul that so wants to be seen and heard. It doesn't always work, but often it does and quite often through constant writing, an evolution of self takes place and the real person stands up and says "this is me, like it or leave it!". I think if more people were allowed to be themselves, we all would profit by having a more gracious, loving, warm, bonded society...but alas...we have to settle for the wonderful writing of poets to spread the word - there is a better place to be. Thanks for this wonderful piece, I think you've opened the door for many who write and think, so they may see they can...be themselves. jimmy [This message has been edited by jwesley (04-27-2002 10:45 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your face is prety, but your heart is gorgious. Love Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, Sometimes we see in others what they don't see in themselves Thank you, sweet lady Magnus, There is is a window to the soul in poetry, and the soul can be a very intimate place Thank you jwesley, Thank you for your very generous coments. So many times I read a poem and know immediatetly that is something I knew but never said, and it intrigues me that someone found the beautiful words to express it. I never could express myself except through poetry. A very shy soul all my life. It makes me feel good when someone connects with what I am saying in a poem. THanks again for your comments Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, you make me laugh. My heart I think sometimes is overexposed. Thank you, dear friend Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I too think it is a miracle that we all have the Internet, for I could never ever imagine a world without being able to share dreams and words this way! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, your words are always a delight to read, 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 |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
"...very shy soul"...you're speaking with the inventor of the concept of shyness... half the time I can't even speak verbably...but turn me loose with pen and paper and I can say anything...though over the years I've forced myself to be better at it, but, well I understand! me again,,, [This message has been edited by jwesley (04-27-2002 04:46 PM).] |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Elizabeth this is beautiful, such imagery, you are writing just as good as ever, even better. Loved this, floria Floria |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Noah, dear, don't ever stop tapping those keys. You are so fortunate to have found your love of poetry at an early age. I have so appreciated all of your comments Take care Jwesley, Thanks, my fellow shy person! Floria. Your comments are always so kind. Thank you dear. Your poetry is superb. I'm glad you are posting on this site Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
For through my words, they see not my face, but my heart And they do love what they see. *S* I like this very much, Elizabeth... you've well described our lifeline and the bounties it brings us. *S* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy the read |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, what Sy said. . . you never cease to amaze me. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You had me at "The keyboard is my placenta." |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
eyes on the other side of the globe, aesthetically connected to the letters on my alphabet keys =================================== Ain't the Internet GR8? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Suthrn, You have warmed my heart in many ways this week. It was great to hear your beautiful voice again. THank you for yoour comments, sweet lady Vandana, I so appreciate your readin, THank you. Gkad you liked this poem Sven, I amaze YOU? I never know what's going to come out of your pen. YOu are quite versitle. THanks for commenting bsquirrel, THank you for your kind words Interloper THanks so much for your remarks! MUch appreciated Liz |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
when you have a heart as filled with good as yours, i fail to see any way in which it might manage to be "overexposed." great write, while i'm at it. -Dave |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Here I am late again! I have been so lucky as I have not only seen inside your heart and soul but shared with you the origin of some of your past memories that have created the things that make you who you are. I just have to close my eyes and there you are Liz, it is a wonderful thing I tell you, a wonderful thing. Imagination is more important that knowledge |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
esquisite....I'm glad I've seen both your heart and you and really glad to see you writing again my friend |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dave, What kind words. THank you so much Mysteria, YOu are an angel, you know me well and have been a true inspiration. Tyank you Ruth I hope we cam meet again sometime soon. You can;t imagine my joy in coming to know you. I hope I can continue writing. Thank you, dear Liz |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Liz, this is beautiful, and it's a keeper Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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