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I'm Not a Tourist
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I'm Not a Tourist |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I'm not a tourist I'm not a tourist just a friend Passing through this place again Take me not to fine hotel A cot in back does just as well I'd rather not go on a tour I'd really rather do much more I'd rather taste your cup of wine Eat your fish and simply dine I'd like to know where you are from See your home and speak your tongue Let me hear the music play Let us dance til light of day Leave museums full of their art I'd rather know what's in your heart Paint your life for me to see Show me all the misery Take me not to concert halls Fine resorts or fancy balls I'd rather sit upon the beach And feel the moon within my reach I'd like to walk on native feet And feel the rhythm of the street Let me run, if I don't fall And dive right through the culture wall I'll watch the fishers pull their net Walk extra miles with no regret I'll sit with artists on the street And listen to the samba beat Let me then compare my notes With one who took the touring boat Who's eyes had better things to see? Who lived the best then, him or me? Elizabeth Santos |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My stars lady, you never cease to amaze me. Tourist ! Indeed you are not ! But, in case you didn't know it ... you just took a tour of my heart. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, you have such a keen mind. You look at things from a perspective that I would never even imagine to!! And you express those thoughts so beautifully! It is always a pleasure to read your work! ------------------ Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 11-27-1999).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge and Denise, Isn't it past your bed time? When do you two ever sleep? And incidently Marge, How many poems do you write in a day? Thank you both for your comments Elizabeth |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
NOT ENOUGH ! ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I feel as you do I surely do Thats exactly what I did do. But I stop my travel it made me sigh. The things I saw did make me cry. The world is coming to a pityful end For too many are sitting their rear end. Now I live in good gardens of whims And try my best not to write bad poems. *L* |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, yes, Elizabeth, it is, now that you mention it! I had completely lost track of all time, having such a good time reading all this fine poetry! Good night! ------------------ Denise |
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