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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-09-04 02:43 PM

I treasure little hands and feet
The smallest hearts and minds
The absence of intention
And sweet moments left behind

I like the natural way of things
An unexpected snow
The way the waters carve the drifts
Of whiteness as they flow

I like unspoken words engraved
Across a child’s face
I like the plain humility
Of unassuming grace

I like the hush of snowy gusts
That spin across the ground
I find a newborn’s shallow breath
Both wondrous and profound

Elizabeth Santos

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2009-09-04 02:53 PM

"I like the plain humility
Of unassuming grace"

I read this and wondered if you could not see yourself in these lines.

You are a fine wine, Mz Liz.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2009-09-04 04:03 PM

Oh, dear Elizabeth, I couldn't agree more with your most graceful song of praise here. Just saw a newborn the other day and as you say so beautifully, I stood in wonderment too.

Enjoyed this deeply.

Love,
Margherita

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

3 posted 2009-09-04 05:09 PM

You touched upon everything that is innocent of the youth. Wonderful and poetic.

ARCTIC WIND

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

4 posted 2009-09-04 09:27 PM

I like unspoken words engraved
Across a child’s face
I like the plain humility
Of unassuming grace

Dear Liz, you are a wonderful poet for that
beautiful poem really touches the heart

strings. I read it several times and enjoyed it more each time. Thank you, love.

Lindsay

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

5 posted 2009-09-04 09:31 PM

Elizabeth - waiting for those little hands and feet to arrive in March. No, not mine, but my daughters...

BC

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

6 posted 2009-09-04 10:55 PM

And, I like to read your poetry, Liz. This is absolutely beautiful.

Heart2Heart
Senior Member

since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

7 posted 2009-09-05 02:20 AM

This is precious Elizabeth, such lovely words says this mum and grandma. Yes lets keep those innocent little souls safe.
Heart2Heart

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2009-09-05 04:15 AM

So you this poem is. I like the smell of babies period!

Mysteria

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

9 posted 2009-09-07 02:27 AM

I like how you write and I like how you capture the most simple things in the most beautiful way.

Alison

ESHA SEN GUPTA
Member

since 2009-09-01

Posts 108
Maharashtra,India

10 posted 2009-09-07 02:38 AM

Hallo I am new here and I am a teacher your words completely correlated with my world.They are my only solace.Loved reading.I was transported into my real life with your words.Great writing.

Love Esha

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