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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I've Seen the Light Amazing are the things He’s done for all men’s souls Grace given to each whose faith seeks that which it extols How beautiful the quest to set the spirit free Sweet child of grace spread light upon one such as me The purest in belief and innocent of mind Sound out your faith and sureness to the seeing blind That instinct to believe the splendors yet unsaid Saved deep within a rosebud’s petals yet to spread A Light can make the darkest hours of life to this Wretch full of sin, and fallen into an abyss Like misty haze, rise up and slowly dissipate Me as I was, unfit to enter heaven’s gate I’ve been so long rejecting those beliefs that I Once thought to be with me until the day I die Was I to praise a God who left me all alone Lost in the wilderness to find my way back home? But since those dark and weary days, I’ve come to see Now I’m enlightened by the Grace that set me free Am comforted within the halo of His crown. Found is my faith that I once tossed upon the ground Was I so self protective of my sorrow’s thorn Blind to His love, my soul so weary and so worn? But when I look back on the pathway that I’ve tread Now visible The footprints of the One who led I am no longer blind to what I cannot see See just the rosebud in the mirror, it is me Elizabeth Santos (Please read the first word of each line) |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! Oh my gosh, this is fabulous, sweet friend, I just love the clever meter you used at the beginning of each line in your poem, revealing your loss of blindness and the new clean pair of eyes you wear gleaming with loves hope! (kiss on cheek) This is fabulous, sweet friend, I LOVE IT, God Bless You, 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Noah, Thank you very much. I really enjoyed writing this poem. I'm so glad you liked it. Liz |
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tomdifran New Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 1 |
Hello Elizabeth, I really enjoyed your poem and the way that it was styled. I've not seen that before. It made me want to try one myself and so I did tonight. I will post it next. Be blessed, Tom DiFrancesca III <>< Orlando, Florida |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
You are simply amazing!! I love the way you made that look effortless and still come through in shining colors. The poem itself is beautiful and full of inspiration and your rhyme is perfect. It reads so wonderfully aloud. I read it to myself first and then when I saw your note about the first words in each line, I read it aloud. Beautiful and a shining message to all of us. BRAVO |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tom, THank you for sending me your poem, iT was lovely, Mark, To know that you read this aloud in itself let me know you liked it, I wondered if anyone would catch on before finishing th epoem, Thank you, Mark, for your very kind remarks Liz |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Well done. A beautiful work. I didn't see before you pointed out the first words but your poem was so beautiful, I wasn't looking for anything. Joyce |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth, You know I love everything you write, but this one is very very special... and I shall keep it and treasure this always. ~Hugs~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Joyce, I was so certain by the word "wretch", someone would start to recognize it. THank you for reading and commenting. Much appreciated Enchantress, Oh, I'm so glad this touched you probably in the same way it toouches me, "Amazing Grace" is my favorite hymn, so simple and yet so powerful, both tthe music and the lyrics. Thank so much Liz |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Elizabeth, This is an exciting and inspirational form of poetry. I do believe that the song you've chosen is the all time favorite song of all time. The beginning of the song beginning each line, mixed with your apparent love for roses, and your personal testimony makes for a most wonderful poem. Enjoyed reading your poem very much and I thank you for sharing. GOD bless. -Bob |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Bob, Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed reading, This was a lot of fun. You should try it, Thanks again Liz |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: A wonderful poem and the format is captivating. You are so very talented! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Betty Lou, How sweet you are, Thanks you! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz Amazing Grace..one of my favorite songs and my mothers before me. This is beautiful! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!! Oh this is a delight sweet Liz and so very creative and well done, loved it, absolutely loved it. ~hugs~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, I bet this sounds beautful on your piano. Thank you sweet friend - miss you Tracee, How I've always loved your enthusiasm. You have been and inspiratio, So glad you liked this. Thank you Liz |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
It's a real compliment that the style wasn't at first recognized by me either. The piece flowed so well and was so interesting that realizing the songs words began each line seemed like a bright cherry on the nut topped whipped cream. Wonderful work! Rae |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rae, Oh, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed reading. Join me for a banana split? Take care Liz |
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