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I Met a Stranger in the Park
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I Met a Stranger in the Park |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I met a Stranger in the Park She had the courage to embark Across a pathway in the park Her cane unsure, her footstep slow But she had nowhere else to go No, she had nowhere else to go She made her way around a bend No pressing matters to attend And so she stopped beneath a tree And sat and talked a while with me For she had nowhere else to be Her eyes were clear, her words were wise A youthful beauty in disguise Her joy had vanished as a wife Her strength is of forgotten strife Her passion is the love of life Perhaps she’ll talk with me again And spark the fires of my pen She opened up a place inside Where tender memories abide For she had nothing left to hide I met by chance a stranger’s face Among the mass of human race She warmed my heart unwittingly Along a path, beneath a tree For she had nowhere else to be No hurried step, no anxious face No hour marked for time or place No pressing thoughts, no urgent goal Except to find a hand to hold And spill the contents of her soul ELizabeth Santos |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I've met a few people like this it's a wonderful experience lovely poem for a stranger  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most thoughtful and effectively emotive 'write'! applause!! |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
I too have met Individuals like this. The challange is to take the time to talk with them, else you will miss the beauty. Well written! INclan |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I meet many strangers but in Malls... and it is surprising how much you can learn from them and how enjoyable it is to have a conversation with them. Nicely done~~ M |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am finding myself at a place in my life that I am almost that person Lizzie. I am just always where I am supposed to be, and talk to whomever is there in the boundary. Wish it were you. Love ya. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LovelyLizzyLady~ You are such a wonderful poetess to read~ Taking this moment to reflect on your words, I would venture to say that anyone you meet would not be a 'stranger' for long~  Love you dear lady~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
A beautiful but sad story within this poem. I too see and speak to many people as I am of a certan age. I am not in that position yet as I have family and friends but am there for a few who are so alone and anxious to depart this crazy train called life. Thank you for this poem, latearrival |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
This is a special encounter so beautifully narrated. So glad she found someone who took the time to listen - too many lonely people in the world these days. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
This brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful this poem and this person. Patricia |
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