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The Valentine
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The Valentine |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Valentine It’s strange how those moments of youth never fade As you cling on to memory’s mime Certain days and events where your character’s made That are carved ever deeper with time I recall in my schooldays a moment like this When the values I’d learned came to light Though a child of just ten, I would not step amiss From the principles I knew were right On a Valentine’s day, we exchanged little cards Silly wishes to all of our friends It was time to include everyone in the class And for some they would help make amends Everyone turned my way for inside of my box Was one envelope specially sealed And I opened it slowly and brushed back my locks As a secret would soon be revealed So obviously from an admirer of mine And everyone curious to see Who so lovingly picked out a Hallmark so fine For a person as timid as me Then they burst out in laughter to find that the boy Was the least liked among all the rest And that moment defined what the heart would employ To put challenge and grace to the test Then without looking up, I just fingered the card That had hearts made of velvet and fuzz As I lifted my eyes, I tried ever so hard Not to show how embarrassed I was I was angry at those who were laughing so hard Unaware of his low self esteem And I said this was truly the loveliest card Among all of the cards I had seen No one in the class got a card such as this Not even from a very best friend The shame and the ridicule known to exist In that moment was put to an end A simple small gesture went such a long way For I’m certain that deep down inside A valentine card that was scorned on that day Is recalled by a man with great pride Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, Elizabeth...your grace would carry the day, and make a Valentine's memory that could never be forgotten! Brava! |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Touching... a great poem! Grover. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And you are still such a wonderful spirit. Fantastic this piece Elizabeth.  ~ Whatever our souls are made of, |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a beautiful, touching poem. Thank you so much for sharing it. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Ahhhh, aren't those the best cards, straight from the heart. Hugs to you my friend, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Excellent, the best I've read for many a day. Happy Valintine |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
 Jwonderful liz There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Elizabeth....this is a beautiful poem, so perfectly written. I work with little children daily and their self esteem can be so fragile as other children can be so cruel...but I also know...that one small act of kindness can go a long way for some. Youngatheart |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LovelyLizzyLady~ You are just the DEAREST~ This is lovely ... as you always are~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Elizabeth -- this was lovely. Brought back my elementary school years. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Rock on! That's the nicest thing anyone could do for an "unpopular" child....you probably made his day...this was so sweet.  ~sky Hold on, if you feel like letting go |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I can certainly see you doing that, Liz, with that gigantic heart you have. Little things like that can make such a very big difference in someone's life....I have little doubt he would ever forget. Happy Valentines day, m'lady  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Elizabeth, this was beautiful and I loved reading it, a sad memory but one that has lingered and today remembered; for that the man shall be ever grateful. Thank you for sharing this today. Sincerely Rick |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You sure are a sentimental gal this I know, and I bet that valentine is up in the old attic somewhere right? Happy Valentine's Day m'friend, you are indeed a treasure. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Elizabeth - At times just a small word can make someone's day brighter... BC |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Doesn't surprise me in the least! That sounds so........YOU! Happy Valentine's Day, Elizabeth! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...This poem just made me want to reach out and give you a great big hug!! You are so very lovely, ya know? |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...James |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
A simple small gesture went such a long way For I’m certain that deep down inside A valentine card that was scorned on that day Is recalled by a man with great pride Elizabeth, such a caring heart you have. I'll bet he never did forget it, either. Thanks for sharing this.  Hugs Ethel |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Clearly, your heart had already grown large. Well done, and much enjoyed! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Certain days and events where your character’s made That are carved ever deeper with time" So very true. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Some people learn to be loving... it's either inherent to you or learned very early. *S* This one touched me so... it's as beautiful as its author. *S* |
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