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God Bless This House
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God Bless This House |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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God Bless This House God bless this house, these rooms, these walls The kitchen stove, the porch, the halls A child’s squeal, a little sigh The doorbell’s chime, a wave goodbye God bless this table we surround With loving words and laughter’s sound The evenings when we congregate Around the fire , beside the gate God bless the books, the games we play The stories told at end of day Adventurous trails on which we’re led The comforter that warms our bed God bless the seedling that has grown A giant oak that shades our home A tree that buds when spring begins And sings a hymn in winter winds God bless the hearth with dancing flames The contents of our picture frames The letters we have tucked away The words that we have left to say God bless the hearts that weep inside Our love, our honor and our pride The way we celebrate our days With little things in special ways God bless the cherished friends we make Each Christmas tree, each birthday cake God bless the path our children choose When they’ve departed from our shoes No matter where their footsteps roam God grant they find their way back home For home is always in the heart Where love is born and memories start God bless this house, these walls of stone My thoughts and dreams when I’m alone The summer heat, the winter freeze The joy derived from memories God grant my children never cease To find within, their greatest peace God bless their home, their porch, their roof The love, the joy, the faith, the truth Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (11-07-2004 08:17 PM).] |
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myheart Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 160lost in your eyes |
amen. very lovely. ~myheart~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And God please bless our dear Elizabeth. Amen. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have within you a magnolia steel of forgiveness, of love, of truth, and willingness to persevere. You, as always, will be my Lady Santos. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
God bless your words They ring so true They echo out The heart of you Liz...I miss you and your beautiful words. I pray God has been good to you as of late and holds you safely tucked beneath His wing. God bless you dear poet...this is simply beautiful  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz Your poem gave me chills....it is so beautiful! I miss your house.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You warm my heart,dear friends. Miss you too, Hoot. Would love to see you here in POttstown. THank you all Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A joy to read...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
delightful read this morning |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you and your children shall never cease, for it is through the life which you so generously gave that they to, shall give and go on.... Every line of this was precious, and truly what it's all about... I'm going to add one more line if you don't mind.... and God Bless Liz and many thanks to thee above for the tenderness she's given us... God Bless you my Friend...you are a treasure Luv and hugs Me |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhSweetLizzyLady~ This is a *gift* ... and I thank you for it~ It is printed ... framed ... and also will be given to those I love dearly as this season lends itself to the blessings we have before us~ THANK YOU for 'almost' five years of your poetic beauty and friendship~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
God blessed that house and all who pass through its door long ago m'friend. As I have said all too many times before, no where on this earth is it evident that a house is love, than in yours. I even felt it when I was there, stronger than I ever have in my life. But...just in case he is really busy these days with all the strife in this world, I will join you in grace, in wishing you continued blessings. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
How can I reply to these warm and loving remarks other than with arms around you all in a big hug. My door is always open to you all, I think you already know that, but it merits repeating. Thank you and God bless You flutter my heart Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What love must fill that house... to pour out the door and into our hearts so generously. *S* This is absolutely beautiful! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Amen! JL |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
oh yes...AMEN Liz... The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Amen! God bless you! Deb |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
What a lovely prayer....this should be hanging up in every home! Hmm, there's an idea. May I? ~sky  Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, this is absolutely beautiful. As all of your poems. They are always such a delight to read. I wish you very happy holidays. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
what a lovely prayer! i truly enjoyed reading this...several times |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
When I was a kid, there was a magazine of poetry and prose called Ideals. I don't know if it still exists, but it had wonderful poetry and illustrations in it. I can easily visualize this printed in it. You write so beautifully. miscellanea |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
And God Bless YOU, dear Liz...  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Wonderful write!  ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Amen, Elizabeth! |
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