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What is Death?
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What is Death? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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What is Death? Death is life - by life's design An essence to again reclaim a passage to the infinite A step into the very same The spirit born of life anew Wanders on the solid earth And in the course of planet's turn Leaves its mark of pain or worth But in the season of its glory In the summer of its prime It shows its petals to the sun And withers in the winter time It spreads its seeds into the wind And in the morning of its youth Wonders at the joy within And seeks an answer to the truth The seeds then of its likeness bear Beyond a dream, beyond a wish The fruit of pear tree is a pear The son of fish is also fish And so the death then brings a life And so the life then carries on To seek the truth, fullfill its goal And bear the load until it's gone Death is life perpetual The spirit's bloom from mellow bower Drops its petals the the ground To nourish then the coming flower Elizabeth Santos |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
How true, Elizabeth, and endless cycle, ever spinning, life to death to life, etc..Excellent writing....still. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend- I am reminded of 'The Circle Of Life'. Brilliant, lady ! AND WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS ! The prayers continue for Tony. God be with you both. Love ~Marge~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A wonderful poem and I agree with balladeer. The mystery of the circle of life, is the grand mystery. But I feel since we are the material of it, we will never know the answer. Love Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, Elizabeth! And so full of truth! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz excellent writing! So true! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for your interesting responses to this poem. It doesn't say exactly what I wanted it to, but I'll give it another attempt sometime. I've got to pick easier subjects to write about! No, I don't think we know the truth, Sy, but I believe perhaps a few have come to know it. Very few. Liz |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful poem Liz--I tried to write on this subject myself in a poem(I'll e mail it to you) I always so enjoy your thought and the way you look at life. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Definitely agree with martie - I also love the way you look at life. Whether or not you have said precisely what you wanted to say I still love what you have said here (phew!) Wonderful, Lizzy!!  K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Liz, it is the way in which you share your craft, as much as the message within your words, that speaks to me. This is beautiful work. Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, Thanks so much for the poem, it is lovely, similar in thought, and I really enjoed it. Two styles of writing so different and saying the same thing Thanks Liz |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Elizabeth, Beautifully said. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: "In my end is my beginning." – T. S. Eliot Gene |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
This is very good. You've explained the cycle of life very well. Thank you for sharing this piece. G Regret not that which you have done, Rather that which you haven't |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kamla and Meadowmuse, Two extremely gifted poets with such kind comments for me. You bring a tear Liz Gene and G, Thanks for reading and for your kind responses Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Elizabeth: beautiful....I believe we leave this life because we learnt life's philosophy quicker than most and so we go on to learn in a different way...daft I guess, but it's how I think.. HUSG Memories give you the power to collect roses in the winter... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Superb poem Elizabeth, I loved reading it to the very end. Tracie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rainbow, I didn't see your response til now, this poem must have slipped. I love hearing your view of things. Thanks for sharing Liz Tracie, Thanks so much for your sweet comment Liz |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Liz, so nice you have written what has no end and all beginnings. Excellent and so defined. First the title scared me a little bit but it pulled me in to read. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
So beautifully written~ Testament that life goes on~ Marie~ |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Excellent ending This one made me think, great writting |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Helmut, I'm glad you were pulled in and glad you liked the poem Marie, Thank you and I hope you keep posting, I liked your first poem very much Steve, Thanks so much for your comment Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth, I read your comment where you say this piece isn't exactly what you wanted to say, and I can respond that I know what you mean...but you are on a good track. Given what you are going through, it may be some time before the words come. Our prayers remain with you and Tony. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz, this is classic Liz Santos - you are so very deep (in a good way). This is nicely written. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, Thank you for your comments on this poem, and also for your continued prayers. You are very sweet Liz LngJhn, Thanks for your response, I aprreciate it very much Liz |
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