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Look to the Stars
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Look to the Stars |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Look to the stars Mama counted little stars that watched you from the sky And sang each night the lyrics of the sweetest lullaby Papa told you funny tales before you closed your eyes You still can see your Mama’s laughter in the midnight skies No need explain the wealth bestowed within a toddler’s bed When love spins joy and peace around a little sleepy head He understands his fortune in the warmth of an embrace His eyes respond in likeness to the love in Mama’s face Your ship was gently launched within a trundle’s wooden frame “Twas here the strength of character was laid upon your name Whenever oceans toss and churn, you gaze toward a star And see the place from where you came, the person that you are For nothing soothes a child as love, before his tender sleep Where strength of man was hollowed in a pillow soft and deep The stars and moons and loving words came first before a dream And filled a little trundle ship with worth and self esteem Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (08-24-2002 09:50 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Amen! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...EXQUISITE!!... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, True it all stems from childhood, a delightful read, thank you. Sy |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Elizabeth, this is a wonderful poem that you have given us here to read, you have much more talent than what any seem to tell you, your rhyme is so true and your words have such meaning, every work that I read I enjoy. Keep it up.!!!!!!! Sincerely Rick |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Elizabeth - this is one of the most touching and sweet poems I have read !! It is going into my library ! Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful as the poet who penned it |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
ahhhh Liz gal, you gave me a chill with this one. So soft and tender and beautiful is this much like the gentle poetess who penned it. Truly a fine piece of art you have given us this day. Hugs. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is exactly why I have a really hard time ever saying no to one of my children when they ask me to read them a story at bed time..... Beautifully worded...and so very true... Thank You Liz... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Elizabeth, this made me cry because it is so beautiufl and reminded me of the boy I was and still am deep down wishing upon a star and believing it could come true like they sing in Pinocchio with Tinkerbell! (kiss on cheek) This is sooooooo beautifully touching, sweet friend, God Bless You, 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..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh such an enchanting write, Liz... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
quiet moments and quiet thoughts. . . love it Liz. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lyra, Thank you dear. I thoought you would like this one Sven, Cherished memories, and a foundation for life Thank yoou Liz |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You've penned a beautiful truth...it's a keeper Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
What a wonderful poem!!! What can I say? I just got done putting my 14month old baby boy (Charles) to bed...and look what I find..tears in my eyes...I say.."Amen" and thanks for such a beautiful pen!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Melissa, Thank you, dear. Now what happened to all those comments above that diappeared from this post. I possibly could forgotten to submit. But I am simply not a forgetful person! Someone could have deleted it for all the swear words I use. But serious, I did respond to each but they flew away, so I'll just say thank you to all for your wonderful comments Now Tammy chimes in with a lovely comment, Little Charles is in his trundle ship, and if mommy has a tear in her eye it is surely a tear of love Thank you |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
tears of love cannot compare to heartfelt love of joys we share.... Yes..the tear in my eye Was and IS from love.. Thank you for such a beautiful pen and such a wonderful reminder of the JOYS of being a parent... Peace, Love, Light, and Happiness... Tammy |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz- This is absolutely beautiful and filled with so much truth and wisdom. Thank you for sharing this one, my friend. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
vandana, Thank you so much, dear, for responding to this poem I'm glad you liked it Tammy, Now I do the same with my grandchildren. They have drawn more than a few rears of love. Thank you, Tammy Vicky, I'm glad you were touched by this poem. Thank you LIz |
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