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I Leave This Place
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I Leave This Place |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I Leave this Place I leave this place of golden corn Where every day is freshly born Where hills rise up but not too high And stay their place against the sky I leave this place of sprawling farms Of stone abodes with olden charms With rippled glass in window panes And barns approached by gravel lanes I leave this place in better hands That know the slope of furrowed lands That man the plow and bury seeds Fullfilling seasons, time and needs I leave these hills, these woods and streams The meadow laced with flowers and dreams The fields, the roads, the hills of blue I leave this place to God and you |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sounds like a pretty definite taking of your leave, Elizabeth. Within the poem you have give the land and the lands caretakers much praise, not so sure about the one you leave it to. Very enjoyable reading . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Don't be in a rush, dear Liz. Love to you..  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Elizabeth, this is absolutely beautiful. I have always enjoyed reading your poetry. You are fantastic! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If you bring sentiment into this poem, it is very sad. If you bring practicality into this piece, it is lovely in forging on into new corners of your world. I wish you practicality as you've never had it before, and wish for poems, forevermore! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Very sad but as beautiful as always. Ida |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Pure Santos.....which means pure perfection  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I understand... and love this part of the country and its people... and hope that like the replies, you are in no hurry to leave "this place". |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I grew up in Delaware but my family lives in Pa.not far from Philly, I hope you enjoy your new home Elizabeth. ~Victoria Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Absolutely delightful write, dear Elizabeth. That place will miss YOU. Margherita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Seems like too beautiful a place to leave but as life changes so must we. The future awaits. Good luck. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
superb writing, the emotion is intact and pure, thanks for the very enjoyable read, yann |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Liz, this is beautiful. It's a fact of life that we do leave. I am taking this one to read to my Mom. She has seen this place ... and she is preparing to leave it. Thank you. Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Liz, I read this when it was new in Pip, but it had me in such floods of tears, that I couldn't reply then. The poem stuck in my memory, and later I thought that I had already replied. Today, I ventured into it with courage and trepidation, and discovered that I hadn't replied. It brings floods of tears again, and all I can say, is please bide a long while. Owl |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
A beautiful place filled with loving memories, so well described, brought tears to my eyes. Ms. E |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have lived in the beautiful Oley Valley which has remained the sME FOR 300 YEARS, MANY OF THE FARMS STILL OPERATED BY DESCENDENTS of the original settlers, It still maintains the quality of peace and is of historic interest to me, since I do historic research as a pasttime. But I had to leave the valley due to health reasons and moved into my daughters home nearby. I have written 2 little books of poems of the Oley Valley . This one was a recent one Thank you all for your kind comments Liz |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, what a relief! I misinterpreted your poem. As sad as it was for you to leave the valley, I thought you were talking about leaving this earth! Thanks for explaining and lightening my evening. Beeeg smiles. Owl |
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LorienLord Member
since 2013-02-03
Posts 55Wisconsin USA |
This is one of the most beautiful poems I have read in a long time. I could actually picture the place as I read.....a great and moving write. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This poem touches may heart and brought tears, Elizabeth. So beautiful. Ida |
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mvvenkataraman Member
since 2011-11-12
Posts 72India |
You have carefully rhymed your poem To make it rank as a precious gem You have chosen words very wisely And presented it to us damn nicely A feast to the eyes and boost to mind I am happy that your poem I could find. mvvenkataraman |
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