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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Why my mother left Germany at age 6 in 1912 has always been a mystery, arriving here with her mother and leaving behind a brother and sister and a father. We were to be reunited with our German cousins recently who were to tell us the truth, and so this poem to my cousin Hiltrud before that meeting Truth Untold A Poem for Hiltrud and Family What happened in the past is a story still untold The sorrows of our parents are not ours to behold What's past is past, what's done is done. a song already sung Our hearts cannot recapture What they saw when they were young So far away, so long ago, what can it matter now? It's just another leaf that has fallen from the bough Insignificant events in the history of mankind A fragile little snowflake that the wind has left behind And yet it's not the facts that prod our hearts to know the truth It's the spirit of our heritage ever present since our youth It's the intimate kindred soul of which we are a part It's the key to who we are And who we have been from the start Separated by an ocean, but not by thoughts or prayers Separated by a time frame, but not by loving cares An overwhelming question for our impatient hearts to hold The truth of why our mother left is a story still untold Elizabeth Santos |
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starboards Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467longwood, florida |
Liz...things happen for a reason...but sometimes it's not easy to spot...keep posting, i enjoy reading all of your poems! Ashley "When a love affair ends it may take a while to see what's grown in it's stead, but usually it is you!" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ashley, You are right, there is definitely a plan, and when I learned the truth of my mother's past, my life seems like a joy ride. Thank you for your very kind remark Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend - Beautiful. No leaf falls from the family bough without someone wondering where the wind takes it. Strange how some things elude us ... seemingly unimportant until we want to know. Then ... we search to find the links to the mysteries. I hope you found the answer so the story is full-told. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, The story was well done, I enjoyed the read And each person has a story oh yes indeed. Lovely poem. *L* sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So much sadness she must have known leaving part of her family behind. Well done poem, Elizabeth. Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Sy, and Denise, my dear friends, thanks for the comments on this poem, which was written a few months ago. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Denise please let me know when you are free to meet me for lunch. Love you all, Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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