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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Autumness I took a walk through Autumness Its pleasure was my only goal I never thought that painted hills Would settle deep within my soul A simple stroll in morning sun Along familiar wooded path Of all life’s joys, love was the best And this became the other half I breathed the air of orange leaves Refreshing life with every breath Then orange colors filtered through To places of my spirit’s depth A crimson maple, yellow oak Then penetrated both my eyes But traveled deeper than my sight To where forever softly lies The wetness of the fallen leaves And weeds of amber, golden bronze Gave lifeblood as I cupped my hands Collecting dew along the pond The dew was wine anointing life To heart through every artery The crimson sank into my eye With gold of nature’s purity I can’t recall the reason why My spirit never was so blessed With colors filling every breath In painted hills of autumness Elizabeth Santos Oct 23, 2002 [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (10-23-2002 08:07 AM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I breathed the air of orange leaves Refreshing life with every breath Then orange colors filtered through To places of my spirit's depth A crimson maple, yellow oak Then penetrated both my eyes But traveled deeper than my sight To where forever softly lies The wetness of the fallen leaves And weeds of amber, golden bronze Gave lifeblood as I cupped my hands Collecting dew along the pond The dew was wine anointing life To heart through every artery The crimson sank into my eye With gold of nature's purity ==================================== Lizzie this is so very lovely...your poetic blending of color, imagery and personification of natures gifts created a portrait of a seasons change and a heart's rediscovey in that cycle. You penned a landscape and took us there with you. Beautiful writing poetess of grace. I will have to share this with a friend that will love your perspective and cadence.  Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Awwwwwwwwww, this is soooooooo beautiuflly breathtaking, sweet friend, I just love gazing upon the hillsides in the autumn and seeing all the unique blends of colors and the leaves scattered about, yay! (kiss on cheek) The beauty of the seasons fill your words, 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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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Gosh Liz, this is just a stunning description of Autumness. Were you with me over the weekend as I walked around Walden Pond? "...The dew was wine anointing life To heart through every artery The crimson sank into my eye With gold of nature’s purity..." This is so beautiful it almost has me in tears. 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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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
As ever, another of your very beautiful poems. I so enjoy them. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and love and grace. Warmly, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, The velvet glove of Autumness The in and out of doves finesse Once again you've shot an arrow That goes into the very marrow. Lovely my dear. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
beautiful.... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
it is a beautiful time of the year in the East... a lovely poem M |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Liz, I believe this is the most beautiful autumn poem I've yet to read here. This is true art from the pen. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Only gray gloom greets my eyes out the windows... but I read your poem and breathe fall. *S* This is beautiful! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is is very beautiful, talented lady. I love this, as I do all your work. thanks so much for sharing this beautiful picture of words with us. Love to All, Ethel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
The devil in me wanted to put a picture there until I realized your words painted the most beautiful picture of Fall I do believe I have seen  You truly are amazing Liz. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'A crimson maple, yellow oak Then penetrated both my eyes But traveled deeper than my sight To where forever softly lies' Each line is incredible, your imagery is breathtaking, and the cadence and rhyme are impeccable. This is exactly how I see autumn, especially this year, for some reason. It is those crimson maples that get me, though. Wonderful write, Liz! sp  I want to wake up to the sound of waves |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You do paint the loveliest pictures with your words, Elizabeth! I was right there with you! Love ya! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Liz, this is so beautiful. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
As an avid outdoors woman, I appreciate how you captured the essence of autumn and I'm anxious to head for the hills tomorrow and commune with nature! Simply lovely! Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah, the simple things in life... |
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