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You Picked Me Up
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You Picked Me Up |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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You Picked Me Up You picked me up beside the road And taught my foot to step again And there was not another soul Who would have done the same In my very darkest hour With total strange surrounding me You pushed on through and rescued me And set my spirit free You held my hand when it was cold And led me through the pouring rain You made me look within my soul And gave me back my name You taught me how to live again You gave a purpose to my day You showed me truth in simple ways And taught me how to pray You held me up, you kept me warm You lent a shoulder for my tears You let me soar, you honored me And comforted my fears You kept my life on steady keel You understand the way I feel You tolerate my misgivings You taught the joy of living You found me there, alone, downtrod Thought abandoned by my God And then you gave me life somehow And loved me well from then til now And now you stand there right before me Holding back the loving tears And tell me that I've been your strength And comfort through the years Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-22-2000).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ohhh Elizabeth, this is truly beautiful!! Especially loved the last 4 line.  *HUGS*What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME ! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is so beautiful Liz. HUGS Munda |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well done. Enjoyed. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This is a wonderful poem and I enjoyed the read very much. I haven't been active lately but every one has a dry period. Keep posting and I will keep reading. Love Sy |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very Beautiful Elizabeth |
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freeverse Junior Member
since 2000-01-22
Posts 14 |
beautiful work..I love it.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I am touched to tears by this loving poem. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We all need that special 'picker-upper' in our lives. There is nothing more special than when it goes both ways. This is beautiful, Elizabeth! HUGS Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I could just cry ... and I am. Elizabeth, my friend ... is it any wonder he loves you so. I'd say he's glad he 'found' you. What a beauty you are within your soul. When hearts speak freely with love ... it's because love is overflowing. Your heart overflows and pours onto the pages of my life. God, I'm so thankful for you. Love ~*Marge*~>/b> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am so pleased to see that you find the strength to continue sharing during this time. Our prayers are with you and Tony. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
A very lovely and heartfelt poem. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I picked up a gal once, Down in New Orleans, Gee we had alotta fun I was only seventeen. She taught me things I never knew, My acne cleared that day, My dematologist was shocked too, She was worth the bucks I paid! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
So touching...so beautiful Liz.... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you dear poets, for your loving remarks and of course, one more laugh from Toe Liz |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lizzy - you lovely woman. Hearing your voice today was a blessing and I am proud to call you my friend. And I agree with Marge(y) - is it any wonder he loves you! Love ya, Kamla |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Elizabeth, your words are so gentle. So sweet and loving. Simply wonderful! -SEA |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Isn't it amazing how we draw strength from each other? This poem is so accurate. By giving strength we receive it and by receiving strength we give it.....as it should be. |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
My god that was beautiful. I hope someday I will be as lucky. Wonderful poem |
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Asparagus Junior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 10Australia |
Elisabeth, great poem! you speak of a kind of love i would be only too happy to share with someone! you are very blessed,.....and very talented. Em |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Elizabeth, as I sit and contemplate what you must be going through I realize how strong your love for this man is. A very glowing tribute to him. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and Tony. Love is a strange but wonderul thing and when we have it and are able to give it, it becomes something that no one can break. 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 |
All of your comments are being printed and read by our family. Thank you all very much Liz |
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