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What Would be My Poetry
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What Would be My Poetry |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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What would be my poetry, if I were not in love It would be like cooing of a fallen mourning dove Like water gushing through the rocks with not a single sound Like seeds that are alive beneath the snowy winter ground Poetry is what’s engraved in corners of your eyes It is the wrath of summer storms and thunders in the skies It is the passion and the rage, the sorrow and the dread It is the hope, it is the need to speak what must be said But it is also pure and tender sweetness of the word It is the silence of a page, consumed but never heard It is the magic mystery that only words impart A spear that pierces through defensive armor of the heart What is poetry if not the power of the word If I were but a wren it would be twitters of a bird If I were chapel bells it would be resonating gongs And if a summer rose, my verse would be my silent songs Elizabeth Santos |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
This is a keeper. Loved this. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It would appear that Chalmette Guy and I are of the same mind!  Good morning, Liz! Who better to write about writing poetry, than a true poetess such as yourself!  Lovely penning! Have a fabulous day! Love & Poetic Light, Linda  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
KEEPER... Kudos, Poetess. Ida |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
quote:Any page consumed by you, dear LIz Is never silent, no indeed. It shouts out words of beauty Every poet in here will read. It is a heart I can hear beating From Vancouver to PA. It is a tear I can hear falling Poetry just seems to work that way.  This IS a keeper! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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Bloodline Member
since 2009-05-23
Posts 236Oklahoma |
Oh a sweet melody and pure serene, so much enjoyed this offering, Bloodline |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
~elizabeth... your writing is beautiful... i especially liked this: Poetry is what’s engraved in corners of your eyes It is the wrath of summer storms and thunders in the skies It is the passion and the rage, the sorrow and the dread It is the hope, it is the need to speak what must be said ~shellie don't wait for the storms to end~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Elizabeth Santos - you're a dear one for sure to write such a darling poem. What an uplift this was while reading... BC |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Excellent read. Thanks, Melton |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Liz...how I miss you! It was wonderful to read this poem of yours this evening...it made me wish to give you a hug. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Liz that is a wonderful poem my dear a real delight to read. so much enjoyed. love to you my friend. Lindsay |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
It never ceases to amaze me that seemingly ordinary people can write such extrodinary poetry. What to they say "from the mouths of babes." You must be quite some babe! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 I am blushing for you Lizzie Babe! Oh now we had our boost for the day, yes? Have a great weekend dear friend. |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
I realy enjoyed this write. You have said everything a poet feels in his/her heart. This is what makes us kin under the skin. Love 'un stuff Billie C. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Absolutely gorgeous! *S* This is definitely a keeper, Lady Santos! *S* |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Liz, this is absolutely beautiful. As always. Are you aware that you are my idol? No matter what you write, it is always so beautiful. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
But it is also pure and tender sweetness of the word It is the silence of a page, consumed but never heard It is the magic mystery that only words impart A spear that pierces through defensive armor of the heart Dear Liz, that was a real delight to read, written by a true poet, brilliant, much enjoyed. love. Lindsay |
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ESHA SEN GUPTA Member
since 2009-09-01
Posts 108Maharashtra,India |
Hallo Elizabeth, As usual just loved your poem .Your goodness comes through always .God bless you. Love Esha |
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