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Do Not Weep (A real poem)
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Do Not Weep (A real poem) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Do Not Weep Do not weep for me, my children When I leave this earth For you are heirs to treasures Well beyond a measured worth I’ve left a box of jewels Many gold and silver rings The amethysts and diamond broche Among the glittering things A wooden chest filled to the brim With heirlooms made of lace And chinaware hand painted Brought back from a distant place You will have my house and all The contents left behind For each of you a sweet bouquet Of roses from the vine So open up the treasure chest And let it fill your heart With wonders of the universe To all I now impart The golden ring’s a rising sun That creeps o’er mountain’s crown The amethyst is purple dusk When sun is sinking down A thousand times a thousand stars That blink across the sky Are glittering from my treasure chest Into a child’s eye My lace is web of silken thread Spun by a spider’s grace Illuminated by the early rays On dewdrops face My home to spirit and to heart That joy of life instills Are woodlands that are blanket To the Pennsylvania hills And so, my children, do not weep My heritage for you to reap Are jewels to light the season’s eye In meadow, woods, and diamond sky Elizabeth Santos October 21, 2002 [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (10-22-2002 04:37 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Incredible Elizabeth! What an amazing outlook and wonderful poem! You m'dear have penned a  ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is as real a gift as e'er I have seen as love comes from poet's heart, 'tis much like some sweet dream... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) This is sooooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, God Bless You! Your wonderful words shine with such love and encouragement to the children of the world as we are all brothers and sisters to each other in spirit, this is gorgeous, I LOVE IT, 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A wonderful write an enjoyable read. But then you always fill my need. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What incredible treasures... to leave to your loved ones, to loan to your friends. *S* This is beautiful, Elizabeth... and beauty makes me weep. *S* |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Believe me Liz, whenever I think of the beautiful nature in Pensylvania, your lovely face pops up and I hear again the love for those woodlands in your voice. You couldn't leave us a better heritage my dear lady. Hugs, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is totally beautiful, Liz... but I hope you won't be leaving anything for anyone... anytime soon  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Liz, I had no idea I was your heir! Thrilling poetry gifting not just your children. It doesn't get better than a keeper like this!  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
It was well worth the wait to see this poem. Lovely. Enjoyed! |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
My Dear Elizabeth, This is so beautiful it made me cry.{wipes a freshly grown tear from cheek} I am in awe. I have now words appropriate to my feelings at this moment other than to say you have taken the change of season and painted it onto the page for all to see and enjoy. Thank you for sharing this. Sherry |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Elizabeth, the treasures of nature, as seen through your eyes, are wonders to behold! Majestic, divine, and filled with soulful meaning. ~ The legacy you would leave your children, is the appreciation of the gifts of nature with which God has blessed us all. ~ Linda |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Elizabeth, within this poem is a treasure chest of joy and humanity. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, thank Heavens the poetry thief returned this. This is such a treasure written by a lady with a beautiful heart and a great gift. I thank you so much for this. It is a keeper for all time. With hugs, 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz You words are a treasure I keep in my heart. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
And your invaluable words. Yeah Pennsylvania! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Wonderful words Liz. The best gift people like yourself leave this world is that you were in it. Cheers  JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Liz, Very lovely, inspiring heartfelt words, I will mark for my private library. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...James |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have seen inside this jewel of heart that weaves with her words, her very soul. I know that when she leaves this earth, her poetry will keep her family whole Ahhhh |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is so beautiful. What a treasure chest of GENUINE treasures left for the chidren. So much better than the other material things. Thanks for sharing, friend. Love To All, Ethel |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear friends, Your resonses to this poem are overwhelming and so lovely, I read them as though you had written the poem. In a sense you did, as you all are an inspiration to me always, and that is passed on to my children. I read each comment twwice before I could respond. Thank you, dear poets. You have warmed my heart Liz |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
A gift that will last. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Liz, a most beautiful gift from your heart. Pennsylvania is so beautiful throughout the different seasons. Autumn is glorious here where I live in Pa and the snow on the mountains is a sight to behold. This is a gem to cherish my friend. Hugs to you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Midnight POmeo, I'm glad this poem was warming in some way. Thank you Gentle Spirit, Oh, you know about everything I write then, because you actually live it. I love to write about the nature around me and it's very peaceful here. Thank you Liz |
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