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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I've been in the thralls of helping care for my new grandson, and also needed a few days to think. But from all the e-mails, some souls were concerned, and so I wrote this poem to show how much the Passionate Poets Forum has meant to me. Passionate Poet's Place I'll never find another place With open heart and open door Where sands of heavy chalice May overflow and welcome pour I'll never learn another means To voice my spirit's malcontent For one who is so softly spoke A timid spirit's precious vent I'll never know another way To say what's really in my heart For poetry is the only wind To sweep my thoughts to swift depart I'll never have another ear So patiently to hear my word With eager heart and willing read Intent as poets' quick absorb I'll never know another soul Whose thoughts with mine intertwine Who understands so readily The inner workings of my mind I'll never soar again so high As on the words of sheer delight A verse conceived by such a mind Fills my hour with perfect light I'll never see another star So spendid to my wanting eye As the humble starlight softly spread By the poet's tender lullaby I'd never known content before I'll never know another peace To soothe my poor unquiet soul And put my heart and mind at ease I'll never know another field Not even sparrow interrupts As this, the poet's secret place A field that's laced with buttercups Elizabeth Santos I would like to thank those who's very kind comments I have not responded to, so as not to bring those poems to the top. Thank you all very much |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Ah Lizzy, this is a beautiful piece and I'm glad you're back as poetic as ever! You are a poet's poet my friend - to quote someone I know...   K |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, my dear Can't you get air miles or something? Liz |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Beautiful poem, Elizabeth. Every line spoke out. Indeed, your soul is unquiet. It shouts out poetry! JOY |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Joy, what a beautiful comment. Thank you Liz |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
loved this Elizabeth, you wrote this from your heart, but it speaks loudly of mine |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a sweet wonderful poem (nothing less from you - a sweet wonderful woman)... we are blessed to have you in the family!  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Iloveit Yes, it is truly from the heart. Thank you Poet DeVine, What lovely remarks! THank you so much Liz |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
LOL! If you knew my student income you'd cringe...  Coming to Passions and being miles away from some of my now closest friends has made me regret for the first time in my life being in NZ! You're just too kind, Liz. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your words, a breath so sweet to hear from a poet dear to all here at Passions. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kamla, We'll figure something out. Martie, A kind response from a master poet. Thank you very much. Elizabeth |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You have an epic poem here, my dear. That, I would make very clear. Your magic touch that sings so sweet, It simply sweeps me off my feet. Your knack, your feel, your sense, appeal, All of these from you I'd steal. *L* Sy |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
ahhh...so lovely. Elizabeth, beauty lives in your heart and flows from your pen It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, No need for you to ever steal You've got that knack and much appeal You have the feel and magic touch But if sense is something you need much With your compliments you've honored me And I'd gladly give you some for free In fact i'd give the common kind Since I have such a common mind Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Caroline, You are very kind. Thank you Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You knew I'd show up afterwhile to let you know you made me smile. To give your heart a gentle squeeze and spirit's presence on the breeze. In case you have not figured out, you are the poet we talk about. Fair Elizabeth, gentle and kind, you are always on my mind. Heartfelt love for poetry's song keeps us close where we belong. Now without further adieu ... I bid a poet's wish for you. Poetic thoughts to whet your palette, hammered out with softest mallette, Bocelli's voice ringing true, doesn't hold a candle to you. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Thank you, dear, you are so kind I'll surely keep your verse in mind You've been so patient with my emotions On your shoulder I've cried an ocean And you just bounce right back to me And always write so happily You always tell what's really true It's nice to have a friend like you Liz |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth, you can take how much this group means to you, then multiply it by a thousand or two, and you will get the answer to how much you mean to us. To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mr. Balladeer, You're sweet I'm throwing you a kiss Thank you Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How sweet You are a dear |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, I'm glad all is well! I just got your email! Got home late from work, installed a scanner, (can't figure out how to work it, no book, just a lot of on line help which is to me no help!) and then got a phone call that my mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital with chest pain. She's on her way home now, they treated her for high blood pressure, so hopefully all is well now...geeze, what a night. Your poem is beautiful! And you mean as much to us as we mean to you! Take care and enjoy your new grandson! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, Thank you much Denise, Sounds hectic, almost like my house. Thanks for your concern but my health is great! I'm not back to work yet, which doesn't seem to bother the employees any! I may just retire. I'm enjoying this too much! Hope to see you soon, one way or the other. Thanks for your e-mails Liz |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
You put this place in such a great light and that light comes from you. You always seem to have just the right words and at just the right time Thank you for this Share what you are for you are what you share |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, first knight. Your words are so kind, but I feel like I'm always saying the wrong thing, especially to those who don't understand my humor. Anyway, this poem is true, and I thank you for your comments. Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend - I've heard there is a rumor one might not understand your humor. Why, for the life of me I'd never understand how that could be ! For words said simply from the heart ... are all I hear you say, but then if I tried to decipher them I might find them in disarray. Intriguing, beguiling, lovely, that's what I found on close inspection. Oh yes, I forgot to mention ABSOLUTE PERFECTION ! Keep that humor rolling gal ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sometimes it's hard to tell if someone is being serious or humorous when we have no voice inflection..... My rule of thumb is... always figure on the humorous angle... It's much more fun...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Most of the time you make me laugh, but once in a while you make me cry. But you are always there and have been so dear a friend, Thank you Liz Nan, I hope everyone does the same. If not, I'm in trouble Liz |
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