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Don't Take My Poetry Away
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Don't Take My Poetry Away |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Don’t Take My Poetry Away Don't Take My Poetry Away I wonder and wonder what comes with my fate And the muse that arrived just a little too late There’s time left to wonder and time left to write But phantoms creep slowly in hours of the night Please don’t lift the ink from my paper of white Invisible thieves have invaded my head Robbing the child from life’s most tender bed They’ve plundered the riches that rest behind eyes From the cradle that once held it’s most cherished prize Please don’t take a poet’s sweet stars from the skies They’re slowly and steadily wearing away The rhythms of life that once skipped through the day I’m heavy of foot and I’m slower of hand And a phantom disease is now taking command Please don’t loose my soul’s grains of thought in the sand Allow me the privilege to write what I think Don’t empty a poet’s pen laden with ink Elizabeth Santos Jan19, 2003 |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This poem proves it is nothing near the truth. You fly on the ink of past and present and the future will follow you in its scent. Love Sy |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Never! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Keep that pen in your hand, no matter what may come. Your rhymes are always divine. Hope you are just being poetic here: "And a phantom disease is now taking command" |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sometimes it may seem harder than it used to be, but those thieves shall never succeed! I think that your best defense against them is to keep a pen and paper nearby and jot down all those fleeting thoughts to help jog your memory when you sit down to write. As always, Elizabeth, this is wonderful! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggsssssssss) Oh Elizabeth, with a golden heart like yours, your heart will never run dry of ink, yay! (sigh) Always believe in your own heart and write what comes to mind first, 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--I understand and love you all the more for this honest heart-felt plea...  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Liz, even when you feel your basket is empty, it overflows.. I don't think your pen will ever not flow with the wisdom and beauty of you, your words. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
everyone's said most everything. . . . I can offer prayer... But honestly I don't think any of you is lost. all my love dale and rosemary Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again... |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I sketch on my mind And then write it in time. Left only to find That I'm left with a rhyme! I enjoyed this alot! And please no, noone ever take that pen and paper.. without it, I know my brain would sure be the equivalent of haunted MUSH! Hope things are ok for you ... Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
keep writing the wonderfull words that you do, dear enjoyed it hugs, kelly The greatest thing u'll ever learn |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Your poetry won't leave you It's embedded in your soul But if they dare to take your pen You may fill me up with ink Liz And I'll cover your paper blanc With your words that can't be missed Take care sweet friend and know that I miss you and the little children's playhouse in your garden, where I used to sit in early morning dawn to watch the day be born. TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hon, take that pen and write down whatever thoughts pop onto the paper. We will all do our best to help you keep your pen full. Hugs sweet lady ... Marti |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Never ever sweet poetess!!! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
To take your poetry away Would be like taking sun from day.. Would be like taking smiles from joy Or innocence from girls and boys. To take your poetry away Would be like taking warmth from May. A world without your lines, my dear WOuld be no place for Balladeer.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
we all get writer's block...don't sweat it..the pen always refills itself. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sometimes I feel that things are slipping away, as the desease progresses. When you are first diagnosed with Parkinson's, 70% of the cells in that part of the brain are already dead. They still have not found a way to stop it. And sometimes I think I'll reach the point of not being competent to reason or remember. That's what this poem is about. And I believe that writing poetry is a wonderful exercise for the mind. I have written 10 books since I started writing poetry and am called on often to write for various events in town. I feel so proud that something good has come from my illness, for I never would have started writing, if not for being confined at the onset. Yes, there is a little thief in my brain.But he hasn't yet messed with the aesthic parts. Thanks for all the encouragement you have given me. It means more than you know. Thanks for all yoour very kind remarks to this poem. Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz...I pray that your ability to write is one of the last things to go in your lifetime as it so enriches everyone elses lives P.S. did you get my e-mail? |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Elizabeth, Am praying now that God give you sustained courage, insight, and peace of mind, always, peace of mind in the same way your beautiful poetry has given us....may you write forever... God bless and heart hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Your words will always flow... hugss M |
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