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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Burden Into the darkened Cathedral she plod With sin-weary heart and a spirit downtrod Seeking atonement and love from her God Then making her way down the aisle alone As light from the alter before her was shone A path to forgiveness with steps of her own A life full of sin of a soul gone astray She meant to confess as she entered that day A penance of sin she was willing to pay With a trembling hand and a faltering step Up to the alter she cautiously crept And as she approached it she openly wept Before she could possibly utter a sound She discovered forgiveness on that holy ground Like a pilgrim whose new Promised Land had been found She had carried her sins like an old albatross Forgetting redemption was satan’s own loss The day that a Prophet was hung on the cross Year after year, every Easter went by The meaning and value she’d always deny And now she remembered the Who and the Why A tear from her spirit still wet on her face She was freed of the burden of sin and disgrace As her past was wiped out by His Heavenly Grace As she knelt down and prayed at the feet of her Lord His Love and His Grace was to be her reward And into her soul was abundantly poured Upon simple honesty character’s built Forgiveness comes swift when admitting your guilt Elizabeth Santos |
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blackhalo Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467Denver, CO |
Awesome! You have no earthly idea how much that means to me, but I probably, once again, miss-interperated! luv, hippichick! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Alicia, You make me laugh. You may interpret a verse any way you please. That is the beauty of poetry. And I thank you for reading and responding to my poems, even though at this time I am unable to keep up with the reading of others Thank you so much Liz |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
Liz...A beautiful poem through and through....but the last two lines are fabulous and a wonderful finish for this piece. Jack |
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LindaMac Junior Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 23Houston, Texas, USA |
You are incredible...are you publishing a book? You should...! I loved this. Honesty and forgiveness go hand in hand - what a revelation! |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Aah, I always enjoy reading your poetry, Liz.. this is beautiful.. and you are so right.. forgiveness only comes when you admitt guilt.. and is readily given, by those who you really need it from.. but.. always that first step.. admitting.. so hard sometimes.. ^_^ I love this poem! Thank you for sharing it.. Lynne |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
A tear from her spirit still wet on her face. Deep forgivness indeed. That line captures the whole of this poem for me. Nice writing Liz, Jon |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Elizabeth, This poem is exquisite, your message is wonderful, I love it!  |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful poem Liz. |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Liz, Beautifully done as usual. ~Gene |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Liz, What a beautiful story of another prodigals return, Sweet and spiritual! Thank you for this thoughtful post! Dennis :^) |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
So true!! Upon simple honesty character’s built Forgiveness comes swift when admitting your guilt This poem is really wonderful, how could I have managed to miss it when it was first posted I do not know!! I love it!! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
As always Elizabeth, superb. I am so pleased I saw this one come round again. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth. Full of truth and inspiration! Denise |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a touching story, a great message of wisdom |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Time has not dimmed this poem - it only shines stronger as it waited to be found again. Liz, you write keepers. A |
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