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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2002-07-10 05:31 AM




Northern Lights

In darkness of the polar skies
A light appears to watchful eyes
From corners of an icy land
It reaches out its golden hand

T’was said a thread of lightening speared
The crystal ice, and there appeared
A rainbow flashing round the earth
And Northern Lights were given birth

The colors crossed the black of space
And shown like prisms on my face
Their fingers spread in blue and gold
And touched each heart from pole to pole

In seasons of the equinox
Alaskan nighttime sky unlocks
A wealth of colors which unfurl
Extending peace around the world

Tranquility pours into eyes
Of those who watch the Polar skies
Unrest and turmoil still abound
In eyes fixed only on the ground

Elizabeth Santos


[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (07-10-2002 05:33 AM).]

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Gentle Spirit
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1 posted 2002-07-10 06:22 AM


In seasons of the equinox
Alaskan nighttime sky unlocks
A wealth of colors which unfurl
Extending peace around the world

Tranquility pours into eyes
Of those who watch the Polar skies
Unrest and turmoil still abound
In eyes fixed only on the ground


Liz this is so impressive, and yes I agree that there definately comes a inner peace seeing the lights.  This is exquisite.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}


Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
2 posted 2002-07-10 08:49 AM


Very beautiful piece you give us and though I've not seen them myself (yet), I feel as if I have a memory of them through your words.  Your cadence and rhyme are flawless as always and well..........imagery and the soft way you bring it to us has always been the most enjoyable to me.  Excellent!!!
Sudhir Iyer
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3 posted 2002-07-10 08:53 AM


Lovely work Liz...

Regards,
sudhir

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4 posted 2002-07-10 10:16 PM




(smiles) YAY!!! Ooohhhhhh...I love this, sweet friend, I live far south of the Canadian border so I hardly have ever gotten to see the aurora borealis, but I bet it must be so breathtaking! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much, YAY!!!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

SmartChick
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5 posted 2002-07-10 11:33 PM


Oh Liz, this is so beautiful. I enjoy your poetry, so much.
Denise
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6 posted 2002-07-11 11:08 AM


Beautiful poem, Elizabeth, and good advice to boot! Thank you, just what I needed to hear!

Love ya
Denise

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7 posted 2002-07-11 11:13 AM


lovely poetry - wonderful images that take me back to living in northern MN and seeing those amazing lights - thanks Paul
Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-07-11 01:21 PM


Oh what beautiful and vivid imagery, Liz...
~ colorful hugs

Lyra

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9 posted 2002-07-11 01:24 PM


Until I see them, I'll know them through your words. *S* This is beautiful, Elizabeth!
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