Open Poetry #5 |
Tell me, Dear Poet |
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tell Me, Dear Poet Tell me, dear poet, what you're dreaming of Is it the beauty and power of love Is it the moonlight or is it a star Or is it the passion you feel in your heart My friend, you have only to read poetry To know what the poet is trying to see Just read a few verses, you'll know from the start Whether or not he has love in his heart Tell me, dear poet what you're thinking of Is it a woman you hope is in love Why are your verses filled with her grace Your words well defining the shape of her face Dear friend, you have opened the key to my soul And exposed the most private and intimate goal This love is a secret, not meant to be seen For she's but a lovely impossible dream But poet, 'tis written so clear on the page Your love will be known now for all future age Dear poet. 'twas you all the words did impart For you think with your mind, but you write with your heart Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-05-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another beauty, Elizabeth! Just wonderful! Denise |
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Chris Goodman Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 92Issaquah, Washington usa |
I am trying to find a part of my internal spirit guide. Each and every day I look forward to learning something new about myself. Chris Goodman I love your poem. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A humble bow from me to you, Elizabeth. I think I shall send this one to myself. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
It is very hard not to write from the heart...I belive we poets expose ourselves probably more than anyone else in our works. Nice poem Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sometimes we reveal more Than we might have wished Our work may look like rhyming words But in writing them we've dished Out a part of our soul Onto each poetic plate What matters to us shows Who we love, what we hate. Our words can stab hearts Or find a new friend. Poets think they are private folk - It's simply pretend. I love your poem, Elizabeth! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 02-05-2000).] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Your poems are really beautiful, I've enjoyed reading all of them here..... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are a wonder of wonders, Wording words, poet to poet. If I were the poet of this deem, I would fly into your next dream. Love Sy Excellent poem. |
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jascanvey Member
since 1999-12-26
Posts 130England |
Oh this is just sooo true!! Excellent poem, I think I may have to save this one! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is wonderful Elizabeth. So true and so poetic and yes I can tell you have love in your heart. James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My friend, What a bountiful fountain of love you are, bubbling with such delightful verse. I feel the magnitude of the poet's words, speaking to my heart. Softly wending their way, from you they depart. Gentle, loving phrases, forged in indelible ink. I am so thankful for poetry that causes me think. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, I didn't know where this poem was going, as I wrote it as I was posting. Thanks so much Chris, Just write and you will find it Thank You! Serenity, You are the one who humbles me. Such kind words. Thanks Hoot, Yes, most often we say more than we think we do. Thank you Suthern, Interesting little poem you write here. Good point. We do think we're private people and yet expose our hearts and souls to the world. I can assure you that Toe's poem was from the heart, because it was written as fast as I could type. I sure do like that man. BSC, Thank you, You honor me Sy, you are a poet of many dreams And write all your dreams in your verses it seems Keep writing and dreaming up to the sky And you will soon see that you're learning to fly Love ya Liz jascanvey, Thank you, If a poet keeps your poem, that is surely the highest compliment Thank you James, You are so sweet Thanks Thank you all Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, You know, so many times you respond to a poem with a poem that's lovelier than the original. Thank you, dear friend Love ya Liz |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Standing ovation Wow The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Elizabeth, what can I say ? Wonderful, as always, just like you. : ) Hugs. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a wonderful poem Liz. I loved the last line which says it all, "you think with your mind, but you write with your hear". |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Helmut, So happy for your company. Hope you stop in often. I miss your poetry. I'm sure you have written some, if not it's there in your heart just ready to be written. I'll be looking for a post some day. Til then take care, and thank you for the WOW Liz Munda, you're sweet! Thanks! Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, Thank you for commenting on this poem and for reminding me that today is the day we were to meet. It was my loss, but we will make it happen. Liz |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is incredible Liz...did someone already use that adjective??? It's hard to comment when everyone says what I was thinking all along...just know I love your work dear!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Elizabeth, "You think with your mind, but write with your heart", these words got to me, very beautiful. Thank you. |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
Wow Elizabeth, this was aboslutely wonderful, but then again, everything you write is. I loved this so much. ~Susie~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
devina, Lovely compliment, Thank you Gemini, Glad you liked the poem, Thanks Suzie, I appreciate your reading my poems, Thank you so much Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
indeed! |
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