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Not a Word |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Not a Word I felt the cold of mountain stream That gushed through boulders pure and clean And, oh, the mesmerizing thrill To bathe myself in summer dream That swiftly flowed in water’s chill Though not a word was so instilled I’ve known the glory of the sea That rocked me with intensity Then cradled me on gentle crest But silent lips were never free To say what settled my unrest And not a thought did I address I am of passion’s natural kin I feel the fires of love that singe And burn in flashing eyes of night The embers harbored deep within To light the flames in starry light Sweet phrases I could never write I had no way to speak my soul My ship’s adventures in the hold There to remain and not depart For life was cruel and love was cold And so my silence from the start Were verses hidden in my heart Then life took twists and wrenched me free Of all the words inside of me The secrets hidden in my net The things I’d never let you see I’ve bared my heart and soul, and yet Today I haven't one regret Elizabeth Santos |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I had no way to speak my soul My ship’s adventures in the hold There to remain and not depart For life was cruel and love was cold And so my silence from the start Were verses hidden in my heart You write so well Liz....this verse is true for so many of us hugsss M |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This flows so well Liz and is so very honestly beautiful Hugs. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Today I haven't one regret... You do these with what appears to be little effort, but then, coming from a natural poet...what more can we expect? Truth, beauty...all from your pen.... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
when I saw your name I knew a treat to read would wait for me, and I wasn't disappointed.....truly a beauty Liz  , thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts.Charisma |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
We'd have had waves of regret had you not taken up the pen, or should I say baton since this wonderful verse is nothing short of melodious. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I felt the cold of mountain stream That gushed through boulders pure and clean And, oh, the mesmerizing thrill To bathe myself in summer dream That swiftly flowed in water’s chill Though not a word was so instilled I’ve known the glory of the sea That rocked me with intensity Then cradled me on gentle crest But silent lips were never free To say what settled my unrest And not a thought did I address I am of passion’s natural kin I feel the fires of love that singe And burn in flashing eyes of night The embers harbored deep within To light the flames in starry light Sweet phrases I could never write ============================== Liz...the passion for poetry flows in every superb word of this wonderful write of imagery, theme and rhyme...reading this aloud was like being rocked in harmonies of cadence. We are the fortuntate benficiaries of your words!! No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I am always delighted to see a poem posted by you. They are such a joy to read. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Elizabeth, this is so wonderfully said, sweet friend, your words are always a delight to read and behold! (kiss on cheek) his is wonderful, sweet friend, 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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
...and I'm sooooo glad! The world would be less without your beautiful words, Elizabeth! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, poet friends for your lovely comments.Poetry has done a lot of inner healing for me, as I also recieve from the poetry of others Liz |
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