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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2013-01-29 05:50 AM

If we were not so arrogant
Each to his own desire
If we were not so mesmerized
Into the blazing fire

If we could see magnificence
In such a simple thing
As this, a ruby feather
Hidden deep within a wing

If we could see beyond ourselves
By looking deep within
We’d learn to study life,
And never feel the winter wind

If we’d release the pageantry
And dwell upon the soul
A simple breath of country air
Would be a noble goal

Then watch the winds blow through the trees
And see the branches bend
The purple buds adorning spring
Will blossom in the end

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2013-01-29 06:02 AM

This is one hellofa poem, Elizabeth. There is nod our heads and say to ourselves, so much to digest. It is also quite beautiful to read.

quote:
As this, a ruby feather
Hidden deep within a wing,

I have a wing I found about three years ago as I was walking my mutt. I think it came from a dove. I have in is Ziploc. Don't know why I keep it, but I know 'll never throw it away.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

2 posted 2013-01-29 10:14 AM

Yes its the little things in life that are quite amazing...and I enjoyed reading your lovely words Elizabeth.

~Victoria

Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.
William Shakespeare

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2013-01-29 11:15 PM

Your poem is all things wise and wonderful....truly..honest to goodness poetry in its purest form.

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of words.

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

4 posted 2013-01-30 10:39 AM

Liz, it seems so important now at this later stage of life to see the beauty in everything and enjoy life, yet feel sad sometimes that other "stuff" got in the way when younger.

M

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

5 posted 2013-01-30 11:59 AM

Enjoyed this much, my friend...one should always see "what's around oneself" - - - "before seeing oneself".

j.

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

6 posted 2013-01-30 12:48 PM

Love this! Great write.
The close was perfect.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2013-02-09 08:42 PM

Wonderful...James

Paul Wilson

Member Elite

since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

8 posted 2013-02-10 06:15 PM

Elizabeth...I myself have not written any poetry in almost 2 years, but just wanted to say reading smooth flowing words as yours is a great gift from you to all of us and maybe soon I will be writing again...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

9 posted 2013-02-10 11:57 PM

Thank you friends for your kind comments
Paul, I also have not written for such a long time. Please jjoin us soon
Liz

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