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Silent Love |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Silent Love Sometimes I think back on the day When loving thoughts were hard to say For in the innocence of youth The lips retain a fragile truth Sweet phrases lingering all the while Upon the fringes of a smile Too timid then the whispering word For fear of even being heard The trembling lips that could not speak The heart so full, the voice so weak Left love behind to wonder why So great a thought was left to die The passing seasons hold regret For words I meant to say, and yet So fluently in midnight’s bed They flow through dreams, though still unsaid So simple now to plainly pose The sentiments left unexposed And now pour out from laden pen Pure love that couldn’t be written then Perhaps some day you’ll read this verse And realize the phantom curse That shrouded thoughts, in youth’s eclipse, And left your love on trembling lips Elizabeth Santos Nov14, 2002 [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (11-14-2002 07:21 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Another epopee. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I can't ever imagine you not being able to express your love to anyone. All one has to do is look into those eyes filled with such expression or feel one of those famouse hugs. Absolutely beautiful dear friend  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
To look back and wish to have said the things you couldn't say...we've all been there, Liz, but I've never seen it expressed so well. You continue to amaze...:Phatsoff: |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
'continues to amaze' is right. you're amazing in and of yourself. so few write things that i can associate with... even fewer write things that i have no choice but to associate with. you've achieved the latter here, something i read in silent admiration. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Liz, I know this well. And you express it so softly, so beautifully. It's a keeper~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, you really do write amazing poetry, you know. All your poems are wonderful. "Love makes the world go around" |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz~ This is yet another incredible masterpiece from your heart. I have to echo 'Deer and Chris...you ARE amazing, and your writing truly touches me. This one touched deeply...very deeply. Thank you for sharing it. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is truly a lovely poem, Liz... It touches us all because we all have words which have been left unsaid... and we have all been through the awkwardness of youth...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
What more can I add to the above replies?? I can only echo what has already been said.. you are truly an amazing poet Elizabeth and I really enjoyed this write.  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Liz, yet again amazing stuff, I feel you speak your truths with your words and might still find it hard to say what you feel in person, I know this feeling, the truth seems to hide well on paper, where we need not show physical emotions and feel threatened. Your gift is forever with you, please keep sharing. Sincerely Rick |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
There may be words in all our live left unsaid...but the true saddness lies in that lesson not being learned...and feelings still left unexpressed...thought provoking words Elizabeth.. ...believe what your heart feels... [This message has been edited by scorpio (11-15-2002 10:08 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, I love it, and may this true loves joy always fill your heart with smiles! (kiss on cheek) Yay, this is breathtaking, sweet friend, 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, One such word from you is a thousand to my heart Thank you Hoot, It's so great to see you posting again. I enjoyed reading your very moving poem. Thanks for your kind words Love you Balladeer, I was too timid until poetry came along. It opens the heart. Thank you, dear poet Christopher, You brought a smile with the second part of your remark!. You, on the other hand, make the reader a part of your verse, not by association, but by the pure beauty of your imagery. Your words leave a lasting impression. THank you Melissa, This is why I think love is so much better the second time around!. Thank you, sweet poetess garysgirl, I thank you for reading my poems, it warms my heart Vicky, Thank you for sharing your feelings . It means a lot Lyra, Yes, it's true. But the hardest, i think is reconciliation with a parent. Then later you regret not having expressed your feelings. This never happened to me, but to a relative. But I always felt I lost a love in my youth for not having expressed my feelings, and he alike. Thank you Tammy, Just you reading is enough. Thank you so much for your comment Rick, I believe you are right, A piece of paper is so much less threatening. I never thought of it that way. I feel you've hit upon another poem. Why don't you write it! A wonderful theme scorpio, The only word I can think of is regret. Life teaches many lessons, after the fact. Thank you Noah, Thank you for your loving words. Thanks for always being there Liz |
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