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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Amish It is an arK upon the sea That’s driven by internal will It is a ship that sails the field Upon the crest of rolling hill Aromas are of earthy stench Of hoof and hide, of farmyard scent But he who tills a fertile trench Prepares the soul for its ascent For planting is a Godly task And course is on a seaward trail No soul alive would dare to ask How burdensome this vessel’s sail A shirt is drenched in timely chore A hat-rimmed brow in dreadful sweats And night brings forth another shore And day another day begets Elizabeth Santos |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Lady!!! How R U?  So good to see you...I believe this should be printed and shown to them...they would be honored.... Love to go to Lancaster This is a treasure from a tender poetess...missed reading you... more, more, more...smiles and hugs |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz Perfect!!  |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
This is beautiful....sometimes I'd like to live their life, if only for a day. Wonderful work Liz!  ~sky So you go and make it happen |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
  Look Liz, I see a great big Clydesdale! A farmer in black guiding it on its course. Silly Canadian, that’s not a Clydesdale, Just an ordinary, American Amish workhorse! Remember? I sure do. Some of the fondest memories I have are of Pennsylvania and its beautiful landscape. However...one town there has a name that is pretty darn funny I tell you. Look it up - Intercourse, PA is actually on the map!  Oh Lizie, this was such a lovely tribute to those wonderful people there. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, "And day another day begets." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you all for your comments, Oh, Sharon, I still have to laugh at your remark about the Clydesdales, And yes I remember well our ride througjh Amish country. Very fond memories! Come again! Love to all, Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
One of the loveliest Amish towns in Pennsylvania... True fact... We saw them...  This is a wonderful poem, Lizzie. You've captured the heart of these folks beautifully...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Awwww, Denise, Martie, Liz, and Nan in Intercourse, Pa. Many wonderful memories from this picture. THanks Nan for posting this. Liz |
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