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Give Me A Kiss (Repost for Kamla)
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Give Me A Kiss (Repost for Kamla) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A poem for my grandchildren Dedicated to my sister-in-law, Virginia GIVE ME A KISS Give me a kiss and I'll tell you a tale Of butterfly wings that flutter and sail That tumble and twist, but when they are still They make your heart throb at the wonder and thrill So dainty and light, they are swept by the wind You could hardly imagine the strength from within How in the world do they manage to go On a round trip vacation to old Mexico? We think we invented all manner of flight But we're awed and appalled at the butterfly's might Give me a hug and I'll tell you a tale About the impossible feats of a whale He spews out a fountain of mystical mist And speaks with a whale-like linguistical twist Like a rocket he suddenly propels from the sea Laborious and glorious, victoriously free He dapperly dives to the deep darkest depth Maintaining his grace and sustaining his breath We think that we've conquered the oceans we sail Still confused and bemused by the cues of a whale Sit on my lap and we'll talk of a bird That sings the most beautiful song ever heard From a tropical palm tree the Sabia sings His music is honored by poets and kings His melodies tease and pleasantly please As they float over rivers and rain forest trees They enrich and bewitch other birds all around Who are lured to his tree by the musical sound We think we produce the best music by far But the Sabia laughs at our poor repertoire Give me a kiss and a hug and we'll look At butterfly wings in your butterfly book Come here to Grandma and listen to tales We'll ponder the wonder of wonderful whales We'll try to imagine the Sabia's song That has captured and raptured his world all along Come give me a kiss, it's time now for bed Let the butterflies tumble and twirl in your head Grab on to a whale.... Swim into the deep.... Let the sabia's music... put you to sleep Elizabeth Santos |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Bravo, Bravo, Another epopee Another poem that sings to me. I would a man near next to thee, An hear what tales you would tell me. Love ya. Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Please sit next to me, my dear Tales by the dozens you will hear Hitchcock tales to give you fright To keep you turning in the night Thanks, Sy You are sweet Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I believe this is one of the very first postings I read of yours...and I love it just as much today as I did back then. Wonderful work Elizabeth  |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Shining smiles at your fairy tales m'lady!  ) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
If only I could float on my own butterfly wings over there - my supportive, caring friend. This is indeed one of the best from you, Lizzy! Kamla...I am not a painter, I am a poet... F. O'Hara |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, Christopher and Kamla, Three great poets, now that is a compliment. Kamla, I knew you would like a poem with butterflies. Thank you all Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Elizabeth. I don't think I saw this one before. Thanks for reposting it! Denise |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Elizabeth, what great tales you tell. This was lovely. Thanks for reposting it |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem is so wonderous--and you are such a wonder. Thank you for posting this again. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, Eloise and Martie, Thank you very much. This poem is special to me, and one of my favorites. So glad you liked it Liz |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
This is beautiful! Flowed greatly too! ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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