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Say Not a Word
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Say Not a Word |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Say Not a Word Say not a word - think not a thought Please don't tell me what I ought Do not point which path to walk Or tell my tongue what word to talk Please don't lead me on my way Do not help my debt to pay Do not choose my closest friend Or end my strife until the end Put not a boundary on my flight Let me soar to highest height Beside my sorrow you may sit But let me bear the weight of it Do not question my belief Do not delve into my grief Tell me not what love to love Make not a cage for mourning dove Do not probe my deepest thought Do not tell me what I ought Would you teach a star to shine Would you write a poet's rhyme Would you show a butterfly Which direction he should fly Would you choose the sunset hour Would you teach a rose to flower Would it please you to explain To a raindrop how to rain Would you alter night and day Would you teach a priest to pray Would your heart be full of bliss To teach a hummingbird to kiss Would you then my heart define And lead my soul as though it's blind Elizabeth Santos |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Oh Elizabeth...your poetry is so elegant and beautiful! I envy your talent  And I particularly love this poem, as I am the Queen of "Don't Tell Me What To Do!!" *LOL* May I print this out? I'd love to keep it! ------------------ Time's fun when you're having flies~~Kermit the Frog |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Wow!...I'm wondering what sparked this off...it's great! HUGS ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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danni Senior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 688wisconsin |
Beautiful poem. I really enjoyed it. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
... only share with me your heart's desire tell me just what sparks your fire, and lest you forget what I just taught, share with me, but tell me not. Beautiful piece, Elizabeth...fits more of us than you know. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Should be required reading for all husbands and wives. Excellent poem, Elizabeth. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I've answered you with sand in my eyes. For more I need time to eulogize. *L* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful poem, Elizabeth. I stand in awe of your talent. Exquisite, everything you write. This one should definitely be hung in every household for daily comtemplation! Well done! ------------------ Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I can only echo what has already been said, beautiful and meaningful! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your spirit will always fly free, Elizabeth, on wings of wisdom. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Elizabeth, I love this, it's absolutley beautiful. Well Done!! ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I'd love to print this out.....May I ? ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Caroline. Thank you for the kind words. You're right,I also have always followed my heart ( and that's probably what got me into so much trouble!) Rainbow, What sparked this poem? Good advice from loving parents On which you didn't act May be the very same advice Your son just snickered at Danni, Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Balladeer, Your comments always make me cry And I don't understand the why I think because the quality Of your lovely poetry Sy, Poor poet wonder, name of Sy Sand always flying in his eye Confusius say, Confusius teach Sand in your eye, get off the beach! Denise and Dark Angel Thank you both. certainly you may hang this poem in your home. Why not. We parents must be reminded to keep our mouths shut (While grimacing) Ruth, Thanks. How about a springtime meeting of the minds? Martie Flying free on wisdom's feather Only after stormy weather Thanks! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Haven't been on the beach in years To many melanoma appear. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, No sand is blowing in your face? Then I accept your compliments with grace For I do truly appreciate Words from a poet truly great Elizabeth |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My Elizbeth friend ... This one is but another treasure. Truly a magnificient insight. You are gifted. ------------------ ~*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, Not too much insight that hasn't already been sited. This poem was inspired by a Brazilian saying "Don't teach a priest how to pray" There is also another saying from the Amazon. "A snake knows another snake" That would make a great poem, too. Thank you for everything Elizabeth |
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