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One last warble for Sy
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One last warble for Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Announcement There's something about the song of a locust in the air A non-intrusive gesture that makes us so aware A little August ritual that warns of things to come And reminds us that our splendid summer days are almost done A nostalgic kind of melody the summer locust sings Tolling the end of August with an old familiar ring With a steady and insistant droan he warbles in his ways Announcing to the universe approaching autumn days Our whole perspective changes when the locust sings his tune Like the spinning of the earth and the cycles of the moon We are reminded that the rhythms of the seasons never cease As the locust unreluctantly performs his masterpiece Elizabeth Santos (This poem is only relevent in my part of the country, perhaps not in others, and as Sy pointed out, all of this will change, but not in my lifetime, at least not in this lifetime) Bye-bye |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The poem is beautiful in any part of the country. *S* Well done!!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth Your locust has sound its peep And reached into my heart so deep, It lifted from within my well The ringing of a memory bell. Wisdom rides upon the wind, It cannot ever be exscind. It's there for all to touch upon. It is like a liaison. Your poem is beautiful. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Beautiful Elizabeth! Come back soon! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is so lovely Elizabeth! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Suthern and Rebecca, Thank you and keep up your good works, which I will be reading daily Elizabeth Pepper, Thank you so much [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 11-19-1999).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, So fortunate at last am I The subject of your spirit's cry Which tolls a friendship bell so strong A sweet aesthetic poet's song Thank you Elizabeth |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful Elizabeth, I can relate to this well. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The locust is not the only one who performs a masterpiece. So does your name, when attached to any poem. Take care, poet. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautiful poem Elizabeth. Although I've never heard the song, I feel the melody now in my heart, because of you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ruth, so glad you know the thrill of it. I'll be in touch RE: Live Poets Society meeting Mr. Balladeer, always making me cry Marty, What kind remarks you have for me. Thank you. |
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