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Off Beaten Path
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Off Beaten Path It seems so strange, this life to me The way it all turns out to be Uncharted roads and unplanned days Can lead to joy in many ways Untravelled highways, twists of fate Around the bend small pleasures wait Sometimes a little step or two Off beaten path starts life anew You never know what you may find Or what you may have left behind If not to venture once or twice Onto the thin of winter's ice Down country road unseen before A glance behind unopened door It may be there awaiting you As you are simply passing through At times you chance to meet a face In vision's most unlikely place At times you find a precious love When searching for a mourning dove Elizabeth Santos |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Beyond beauty Elizabeth!!! As always, this one is sure to touch many!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is beautiful Elizabeth!!! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Good morning, Elizabeth, my friend- Reminds me of the many pleasures I've found by setting out to travel a different path. An intuitive turn (left instead of right) has taken me on many an adventure that I wouldn't have otherwise experienced. Yep, you've hit the nail on the head with this BEAUTIFUL rendition. You continue to amaze me, my friend. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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catslair Junior Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 48 |
i love how you have captured this........ |
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catslair Junior Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 48 |
i love how you have captured this........ |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Liz, this is wonderful a very beautiful poem  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth dear, You have captured a wonder here. An exquisite poem, Of the ways that we roam. It flows clear and sweet like spring water But has the strength of cured morter Love Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Once again, Elizabeth, finely crafted words of wisdom, displayed so beautifully!! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Devina, lovely comment, Thanks Dark angel, thank you, dear Marge, The fact that you would turn left doesn't surprise me. Can I go along? I love to explore. Thanks so much, Marge catslair, Thank you Thank you Whiskey, I appreciate your comment. Thanks Sy, Thanks for the verse. You always make my little poems sound as though there's more to them than there is. Thank you Love, Liz Denise, Thanks so much, and I'll see you in the Pub one of these days. Love ya, Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I really like this Liz....it speaks to me... Beautifully written.. A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper, dear, if this speaks to you, I'd love to hear you answer it back. How about a little poem? Thanks for your comment Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Onto the thin of winter's ice" paints both a lovely and inviting picture... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz my dear oh how I love the windy road the path around instead of through the aging house with open door and the sign keep out fallen on the floor the tangled garden the yellowed note the stranger's back are doors of hope to turn one way and not the other is a choice for me that makes me flutter toward the reckless mountain and steep cliff view far from the road the straight crow flew Loved your poem Liz as always, you inspire me. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Elizabeth: I really do admire your lust for life and in feeling that you gain more pleasure from it than most...here's to laughter and bumping into corners..*g* HUSG Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, Thank you (love that spanish moss!) Martie, When the response is better than the poem, don't you think that poet responding should write more structured verse? Thanks Martie, Can't wait til the 5th Liz Rainbow, Thank you, how sweet, Yes, laughter and bumping corners, I do a lot of both Glad you liked the poem Talk soon Liz |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Hello, I really enjoyed your peom. I have taken that path less traveled and have felt the thrill and fear that it brings. Your words captured the experience. Danny |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
And as you tread those lonely paths where seldom people go... consider the quiet beauty.. be glad that it is so. Take time to dwell on pleasant things Just look around and see.. and standing in the shadows, there are others just like me. Lovely seems such a pallid word to convey the tribute this work deserves. |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
You have a gift I must say With words, you have an awesome way Remembered my short encounter here on Once I walked a beaten pass and around the bend There, sat this beautiful Blue Heron Only inches was the bird away In awe, I stood. Not knowing what to say I looked directly in his eye He was just as scared as I With rushing swing He went away...behold his wing Beautiful, thanks for the reminder on a great encounter. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Danny, I guess we all leave the beaten path once in a while, but some are afraid to Thank you Liz Gunslinger, Gosh the response again is better than the poem! Beautiful! Liz Helmut, I loved your story, Thanks for sharing it Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
The message behind this reminds me of Frost's The Road Less Traveled...one of my favorite poems  ) |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Liz, this is beautiful! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Sometimes I like to get lost on purpose. Really love those paths less travelled. Lots of great things are awaiting and even a few scary ones just to keep the old pump workin' lol. Love the poem! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, Thank you for reading, when I know you're still under the weather. I hope all is going well for you Liz Echo, Thank you! Am enjoying your poetry Liz Wildchild, Nice comments, Thanks so much Liz |
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