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A Prayer
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A Prayer |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Prayer Lord, give me joy to mark these days With apple pies and fall bouquets Let laughter be the song they hear From heart to hearts I love so dear Lord, let me walk with head erect Deliberate gait to every step And let my deeds be pure and kind Fulfilling to the heart and mind Lord, please allow my eyes to see The souls who suffer more than me And let me soothe a troubled mind With just a simple humble rhyme Let me declare to all the rest How very much my soul is blessed That all will look in envy to Contentment known to only few Make this disease my coat of arms In colors wrapped around my arms A flag to wave, an honored crest In dignity across my chest Let others look upon my stance The stature raised by circumstance For only by fate’s stinging dart Was I to open up my heart Lord, let my days be those of love Let little leaves float from above Below the brilliant autumn skies Let these be days of apple pies Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and cinnamon and healing herbs let heart's truth be fully heard let the scent of love regale the wind as she sets full the sail... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
It is amazing how such a simple prayer can be so eloquent; must have something to do with the humbleness of the poet. I so enjoy your poetry. This poem is loving, soothing and written with such grace, it warms my heart and makes me smile. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us. Warmly, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Wonderful Poem LIzzie... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Elizabeth, what grace is there in the breath of this poet? - sufficient unto the day, I think Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) This is sooooooo lovely, sweet friend, and may this whole autumn apple pie and the beauty of giving and sharing fill your hearts delight! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you are a special friend to us all, 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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Opoetry4me Member
since 2002-10-11
Posts 126Dixon, Ky USA |
I absolutly love your poems.I hope someday to do such a lovely write as you have here.Hat's off to you, my friend!  Opoetry4me |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Lord, give me joy to mark these days With apple pies and fall bouquets Let laughter be the song they hear From heart to hearts I love so dear It just doesn't get any better than that. Love Sy |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...Amen Elizabeth, Amen... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, May God continue to Bless You with His Love and shower you with His Graces. You are an amazing lady and God has gifted you with a talent to write beautiful words. Hugs to you, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And let me soothe a troubled mind With just a simple humble rhyme There's nothing simple or humble about any words from your pen. *S* They are gems which sparkle or glow gently... but always, always speak truth. *S* And as one you've soothed so many times... let me say at least part of your prayer has been answered... and I'm grateful. *S* This is beautiful, Elizabeth! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'm placing it reverently into my library to be read often......there, I just gave it another home where it will be loved! ~ May your life be filled with the beauty and grace that you yourself are ~ Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-19-2002 06:06 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love this poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz a prayer of grace  |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
AMEN! You are a beautiful lady Elizabeth! ~Sheri |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Elizabeth - your words of prayer have touched me deeply to-day. Thankyou. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing the Faith....Hope...and Charity that is so real in your heart and is made so evident in your well spoken words. Thanks. Love To All, Ethel |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhMyFriend~ How beautifully you share a slice of poetic-prayer-pie~ Bless you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, You add cinnamon and spice to my life, thank you Pat Your response is so lovely. I'm glad it made you feel good inside. You've touched my heart Thanks Toerag, It;s nice to see you, thiough I haven;t had much time to read, I will get to some of your classics shortly Thanks, dear Kethry, Thank you, dear heart, for your very kind words Noah, Your words are sugar coated with love. Can I bake them ina pie? Opoetry4me. What a nice compliment. Thank you for reading and commenting Sy. It gets better when you write it, dear, so just keep writing, and thank you for your sweet comment Enchantress, That's probably the single most powerful word in our vocabulary. Thank you Marti, Thank you, sweet poetess. Mat we meet someday. suthern, Your words are so warming to me, and I appreciate knowing that you have at times been touched by them. But healing works in circles and we are all part of that circle. I,too, have been comforted many times By someones words. Thank you, dear friend Earth Angel, Thank you so very much for your warm wishes the-loner, Thank you for commenting, much appreciated Martie, I came home last night and found something on my doorstep. See your e-mail Irie, How sweet, Thanks for reading Chris, Thank you, Chris. Your words mean so much Ethel, I'm so glad the poem meant something to you. Thanks for your kind remarks Marge, Hope you are doing well. Think of you often, Thanks for youir sweet words Hugs to all Liz |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Sighs arise from pies Lovin' from the oven a prayer for the strayer enjoyed |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
RS I got a pie in the oven right now Swedish apple pie. That's a fact! Thanks for your little rhyme Liz |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Liz - ah yes, autumn, fall, apple pies, and He watching over....... BC |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...And it shall be yours... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful! Just darn beautiful!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Bill, Thank you for the inspiration Nan knows best! Wish you were here Passing shadows, Thank you! |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Lord let my day be those of love Let little leaves float from above Dear Elisabeth I pray every day He will be done Emotiful words Thank you Muys |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Muys, How very sweet your response to this poem. Thank you so much for fimding it and reading Warm Hugs Liz |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth~ This is a masterpiece. If it's okay I would love to print it and share it with some special friends and keep as a reminder each day of how much we have to be grateful for...Paul |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Liz... This is a lovely bitter-sweet poem, and I can truly identify with the feelings you express so beautifully... Amen... and may God bless you and keep you healthy  ~ loving chipmunk hugs |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Paul, Thanks for your comments and I would be honored if you would share this poem Lyra. I know you understand better than anyone. Thank you for your kindness LOve ya big time Liz |
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