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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Silence Silence is a killer of a pain It shatters all my dreams in restless night It breaks up soft melodic sound of rain And overpowers summer's thunderous light Nothing in the world could hurt me more Than cutting off the lifeline of my soul I'd rather hear the sound of nevermore Than silent words to fill an empty hole Why is it some will never understand That there's a fragile web among the souls Intricately touching every man Offering inclusion in the whole Umbilical connections round the world Breathing life and love into the vein A simple gesture or a single word Can sometimes rid the spirit of its pain Is it the simple ego of the man Who thinks he hasn't time to send a word Does he not know that any word at all Could be the sweetest music ever heard Elizabeth Santos |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
The Roaring Silence I have heard it called. It can be deafening to the emotions. "I'd rather hear the sound of nevermore" Well said. Elizabeth, So much can come from just a few words, indeed. Great poem. Michael |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Liz, what a wonderful poem with so much meaning , I believe in silence it helps to heal , Great work  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Well done, Elizabeth... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! Excellent, Elizabeth! Just a word is sometimes all it takes! Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are absolutely right, And I do not take delight, In saying I am remiss. And could I offer you a kiss? And then perhaps start anew. With just a merci beaucoups. An excellent poem Loved it. Love Sy |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Silence can be deafening..Liz, beautifully executed....left me in thought... 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 |
Michael, It seems like you know what I'm talking about. Whiskey and Suthern, Thank you for commenting on this poem Denise, Yep, sometimes just a "Hi" Sy, Don't worry yourself over this poem. It was actually inspired by First-Knight and if he reads it, he will understand it well. But I'll just take the kiss and run! Liz Pepper, Thanks Silence is awful, so how about I call you soon? Liz |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Great poem Elizabeth, very thoughful, sometimes I feel the quiet is too lonely a place. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Very thought-provoking poem, Liz. Indeed, the power of silence is all those things you've explained. Nathan |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The sound of silence is so loud Liz--call me. Loved this poem and your wisdom of words. 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 |
Haleyja and Nate, Sounds like both of you have heard the sound of silence. Thanks for your comments Martie, Thank you for your kind words. I'll try again tonight. I'll e-mail you first to get you off the web! Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
"Fools, said I You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you But my words, like silent raindrops fell And echoed In the wells of silence" HUGS 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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Anne Member
since 1999-12-31
Posts 78 |
Loneliness can be devestating. Utterly beautiful poem! |
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Grandma Jo Member
since 2000-01-02
Posts 51 |
Sometimes silence can be worse than the most horrifying of words. This is beautiful. |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Elizabeth, So wonderful a muse written into poetry. A pleasure to read, to be pulled in to the end. Intricately touching every man Offering inclusion in the whole Umbilical connections round the world Breathing life and love into the vein Rus |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
It's sad, at first I deemed I read it again and still it seemed To be what I thought at first Loneliness is painful just like thirst Thirst to be loved and be able to give I felt the sadness, like falling of a cliff Beautiful the poem leis out What the inner soul might shout Nice piece Elizabeth |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizbeth, my friend .... Intricately put ... powerful is the 'Silence'. Lovely, my dear friend. ~*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 |
Rainbow, There's the "lyric girl" pulling up one of my favorites again. Great song. It's rather recently I came to be in sync with some of Paul Simons abstract lyrics. It's sometimes a vision or first impression, the first words that pop into his mind. I kind of lived the "You can call me Al" song, that's how I know Thank you for the lyrics Love ya, Liz Anne, what you say is true, especially if there's someone you miss Thanks, Liz Grandma Jo, You understood the poem Thank you Liz Rus, What a beautiful response, Thanks for the comment Liz Helmut, Thank you for the poem Seems you read my heart Liz Marge, Your silence was hard to live through I love the sound of your words Glad to know your a little better Love ya, Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful write, indeed |
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