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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Secret Haven I come to walk amidst the trees To where my heart is calm A special place to rest the soul And savor earth’s sweet balm No one has stepped upon this path No soul knows of this place My haven where I contemplate The troubles I must face No foot but mine has tread this way No man has lived my fears And in the sorrow of my days No one has shed my tears My heart is seeking a retreat From city’s dusty scene I need to sit alone among The summer woods of green But now the path ahead is etched With footsteps freshly marked It seems that someone found the place To which I have embarked I stopped my trek, for I would not Disturb his solitude Nor would I want my grief and pain And presence to intrude I turned to leave, with heavy heart, Retracing sorrow’s way But heard a sound, a gentle voice That beckoned me to stay “Do not return along the path Where you’ve already plod The footprints that you see ahead They are the steps of God” “Each time I’ve come to comfort you And walked a bit ahead So you would follow in my steps The path that I have spread” “In secret havens of your own You never sat and prayed alone” |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz I was concerned because I hadn't seen you for so long...this lovely verse brought tears to my eyes. Much love to you!  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LizzyMyFriend~ 'No foot but mine has tread this way No man has lived my fears And in the sorrow of my days No one has shed my tears' Oh dear lady ... this entire piece speaks POETESS grandeur~ What a lovely, lovely share of poetic thought~ I love it ... and love you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Elizabeth, This poem is beautiful. At first, I was thinking how fortunate you are to have a secret place where no one else comes to disturb you, then I shared the sorrow that your secret place had been discovered, then lastly, at the end, I learned a valuable lesson that we are never really alone. Wow, such a far journey taken in such a short amount of time. A very delightful read. GOD bless. -Bob |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WOW!!! Oh my dear Liz this is just gorgeous, beautifully penned and such wonderful imagery, well done and thanks for sharing. ~HUGS~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Elizabeth, I know you have suffered sorrow and pain to have written such a lovely piece with such a valuable lesson. I am glad God is with you. Love, Joyce |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I know this place do I not? It makes perfect sense he led the way, and he always will my friend. What a beautiful poem Liz, absolutely heartfelt and beautiful. Nothing means more to me than faith, |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh wow Liz ~ Such a beautiful piece, such a peace as I needed to read this morning, I shall long remember this as I venture out to look for some footprints to follow. Thanks for sharing ... Bonnie |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
“Do not return along the path Where you’ve already plod The footprints that you see ahead They are the steps of God” “Each time I’ve come to comfort you And walked a bit ahead So you would follow in my steps The path that I have spread” “In secret havens of your own You never sat and prayed alone” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elizabeth I think this is the most beautiful thing I have ever read. I have read about how he walks with us through the fire of our trials, but to think of him walking a step ahead calling us to follow. How beautiful... Thank you for blessing me today with your beautiful words. Hugs, Deb [This message has been edited by BloomingRose (07-01-2002 07:59 AM).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Wonderful message..one that encourages my heart. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very very beautiful Elizabeth.. and how very true...He is always with us.. We never walk alone. ~Hugs~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: May you never walk alone on your long journey. Thank you for sharing this lovely poem with us. Betty Lou Hebert |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
This whole poem tells such an incredible story from your heart. I just love the lines, '...My heart is seeking a retreat From city’s dusty scene I need to sit alone among The summer woods of green...' and how many times have so many of us needed to go to a place like this. To reflect, rest and be with God. And you are oh so right, we are never alone. Bless you for writing this and for reminding me I need to walk in the 'summer woods of green!' Hugs, Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  YAY!!! Oh Elizabeth, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, yes, we are never alone and when we feel we have oe last breath we will always have a secret haven in where He can lift us up in all our hearts to fly! (kiss on cheek) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Oh...how splendidly true! This is awe-inspiring! Thank you for sharing it! God Bless you! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Serene and beautiful are your words that take us on your trek and how much more could one ask for than to have "Him" one step ahead of us always. Something that we all know but need to be reminded of occasionally and you placed it before us superbly. Excellent use of your pen and faith in this one. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have not been back to this forum for a while, and had forgotten about this poem, and now I come back to post and find your lovely and warm responses to this poem, and went back to read them again. Sharon knows of my green hills because she visited me. Thank you all so very much, an of course you may use this poem as you wish it in your readings, etc. Thank you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have not been back to this forum for a while, and had forgotten about this poem, and now I come back to post and find your lovely and warm responses to this poem, and went back to read them again. Sharon knows of my green hills because she visited me. Thank you all so very much, an of course you may use this poem as you wish it in your readings, etc. Thank you. Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have not been back to this forum for a while, and had forgotten about this poem, and now I come back to post and find your lovely and warm responses to this poem, and went back to read them again. Sharon knows of my green hills because she visited me. Thank you all so very much, an of course you may use this poem as you wish it in your readings, etc. Thank you. Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sorry, didn't mean to repeat myself~ hehe I'm having trouble with my computer. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I heartily agree with all the raves for this lovely poem. It's a real keeper! Rae |
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