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Passions in Poetry |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Passions in Poetry - What it is I stepped a step and paced a pace Into a world of joy and grace And then I watched, and then I read The poetry which I was fed It was a path long and serene Through verdant summer woods of green That gave me peace and filled me up With all the fill of poet’s cup And then inspired to gather words Of wind blown limbs and August birds Someone encouraged me to lift My pen into the Passion’s drift If not for friends, if not for you If not for pages painted blue I would have faltered even more Through all the pain and strife I bore You carried me on wings of love With words of lark and coo of dove And saw me through a season’s ache Wrought by the fate of life’s mistake And now that happiness survives I view these pages real and live As yet my very flesh and kin That warms my spirit deep within But now and then a fluttering sound Behind the fern on forest ground Distracts the mind and turns the head Off of the path that it was lead But quickly I resume my goal To ease my heart and fill my soul I step a step and pace a pace Into the magic of this place I cannot stop, I must go on Before my path through life is gone I savor splendor of the phrase That speaks a thought and soothes my days For poetry is why I’m here Among the squirrels and birds and deer It is my life, it is my peace And from this path, my steps won’t cease I’m trekking through the summer wood Regarding nature as I should With every tree held in esteem I step my step through summer green Elizabeth Santos |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Again, beautiful..you're graceful with words.. Loved this!  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...I walk with you in spirit and word. Beautiful! |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
A beautiful tribute felt by most all of us here but said by you in grand fashion. thank you. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Bravo, Elizabeth! I had to read this one aloud. Oh my goodness, perfect flow, perfect words, perfect rhyme. And how you expressed my feelings for this wonderful Passions place! I have to tell you that you inspired a rhyme from me today. I adore AABB, CCDD, etc., rhyme. Mine still needs some work, so I put it aside. Hmmm...think I will pick it up again tonight. Wonderful, my friend. I have so much to learn from your work. Patricia [This message has been edited by Patricia (08-23-2003 11:42 PM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Such a thoughtful and wonderful poem Elizabeth. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Tima |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Right Martie, and what a walk it is been. She's a Mozart with a pen. dale |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
For poetry is why I’m here Among the squirrels and birds and deer It is my life, it is my peace And from this path, my steps won’t cease ~*~ Amen, Elizabeth. If everyone remembered why we came... then it truly would be a utopia...thank you for this, and for all of your gifts to us. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Elizabeth: this is beautiful: I view these pages real and live As yet my very flesh and kin That warms my spirit deep within me too xxoo |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You wear the ring of epopee To hear and make the blind to see You have the spirit and the wings To bring to life all these things  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Liz, it is poems such as this that inspire us, you are an inspiration for us all. Thank You for some beautiful thoughts. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You, Elizabeth Santos, are the essence of Passions in Poetry. I thank you for that with all of my heart...  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: I seldom get to Open and haven't read anything of yours for a long time. I'm so glad I found this tonight and you are still master of the pen! I loved this poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It is my life, it is my peace I knew I was in for a treat when I opened this... didn't know I'd be reading it again and again and enjoying it more with every read. *S* Incredible write, dear lady! *S* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
For poetry is why I’m here Among the squirrels and birds and deer It is my life, it is my peace And from this path, my steps won’t cease Good morning Liz...your poem is why so many of us are here at Passions and why we write. You, dear lady, have captured the hearts of so many who love your writing and your soul. I hope we can all remember your words as we post. This is a place of passion and poetry and caring for others. Hugs, Marti |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
So beautifully you have said what we all feel, sweet Elizabeth. Your words flow so gracefully across these pages of blue. I hope you don't mind if I keep these words about our "family".  Hugs  Ethel |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, I am so glad you were here when I came, because I really enjoy reading your poetry. This is so beautiful, like always. |
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