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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2000-08-14 08:24 AM




Think Twice

Forgive and forget what was said in the past
The words that offended were not meant to last
Our comments are not etched in granite, and yet
The heart will recall what the mind will forget

Before you proceed with a rude word or act
That once said and done you can never retract
Whether you are the giver or reaper of scorn
It’s a permanent deed you forever will mourn

Elizabeth Santos

© Copyright 2000 Elizabeth Santos - All Rights Reserved
Lady Lost
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since 2000-07-13
Posts 470

1 posted 2000-08-14 08:32 AM


This is very true...It reminds me of what my mom said to me as a child "Think before you speak"..I must admit that I am still working on it as an adult! Great piece.....beth

You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
2 posted 2000-08-14 06:03 PM


Wonderful wisdom here, Liz! I know I can always use this lesson, and you put it to poetry so beautifully! Love, ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

3 posted 2000-08-14 08:32 PM


Good advice, Elizabeth! Great poem, too!

Denise

Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
4 posted 2000-08-14 08:48 PM


Nicely penned Liz ... beautiful advice!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Yu Lan
Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462
New Zealand
5 posted 2000-08-15 01:32 AM


Elizabeth, I love this poem.. If I have your permission, I should like to print this to put on my wall..
This is so beautiful!!

Love,
Lynne

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
6 posted 2000-08-15 08:41 AM


Yes Mother, I'll remember.
Love Sy

Lakewalker
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since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289
On the streets w/ people
7 posted 2000-08-15 09:50 AM


Such wise words I read this morning!  Very nice
TexUS
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since 2003-03-20
Posts 228

8 posted 2005-01-15 10:18 PM


YES, great words of wisdom to live by...



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