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The Golden Locket
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The Golden Locket |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Golden Locket He handed her the little box And brushed aside her golden locks A birthday present wrapped in blue With velvet bow of lighter hue She looked into his smiling eyes Held to her heart the small surprise Then opened up the cherished gift Much greater than she could have wished A golden locket on a chain A father’s love the gift contained Inside the heart two pictures placed She and her father, face to face He placed the chain around her neck And said some words she didn’t expect My love for you is in this heart And from it I will never part She wore the necklace year to year Through childish play and teenage tear And on her blessed wedding day She touched it as she knelt to pray Her locket held the love she’d known The tenderness he'd always shown He promised he would never part From love within the golden heart The day he died her spirit cried Her love would never be denied She opened up the golden clasp And placed the heart within his grasp The locket glimmered in a way Just as his eyes did on that day She said my love is in this heart And from it you will never part She bought a locket made of gold Two tiny pictures it would hold She brushed aside her daughter's locks And handed her the tiny box Through golden heart of precious worth Is passed the greatest gift on earth From age to age, from heart to heart From children's love we never part Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 03-20-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Liz: Oh Wow!..I'd sure like to be the one with such a locket but I'm sure all that love could never ever fit in something so small...This locket must have been designed by Fabergé..  HUSG I love the way I look in your eyes, I'm just me tho'... We are all works in progress, no? |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Liz, So very touching .... so very beautiful.... L, Shannon |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Cindy, there's not another soul on earth who would have thought of that response. If you hadn't signed it, I would have known who it was from. You are a delight! Thanks Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper, You are sneaky. Thank you for the flowers. You are the flower of my delight Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this was beautiful, as always! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth....this was excellent. Your words really are quite touching. I love the tenderness in your work . Please really think of sending some of your stuff off to some publishers. I'll help you get started if you'd like |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You never cease to astonish me. I can only say I am proud to be you friend. Wonderful poem. Love Sy |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Beautiful, Liz...what a feeling it must be to have love like that from a father! Wonderful writing...as always. ~ Claire |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ Of such treasures are your poems. A golden locket of keepers. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovebug, You are my most important reader, and if you liked the poem, I am smiling. I hope you will attempt more structured verse. It kind of sings. And never stop writing in free form. You have a talent to be envied. Thanks, dear Liz Hoot, I am moved by your response Sy, I am even prouder to be your friend Claire, You are so sweet and kind. Thanks Marge, Most of yours are in my treasure chest. Thanks Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Beautiful, Elizabeth! Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--this brought tears to my eyes it is so tender and full of love...made me wish I had a locket, but I guess I hold my love in a different vessel. This poem is perfect! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth, you never cease to amaze me. . . the depth of your emotion and the power of your words always speaks directly to my heart. . . this was a wonderful, powerful poem. . .would that we all know love like this at least once in our lives. . . The challenge poem that you asked for is done, it's called "The Black Rose" and I hope that you enjoy it. . . if I can ever be even half the writer that you are someday, I will have suceeded in my quest. . . ------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This may seem odd... but I have those ceremonial lockets.. only no daughters~ They are for my sons to give to their daughters (should they have any)~ My sons frequently ask to see "their" lockets~ They are such touching gifts~ Your poem was so beautiful~ Marie~ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind." The Bard |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so tender and beautiful, Elizabeth! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is poetry at its best, Santosian one. Beautiful work. |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Elizabeth, this was so very touching. I loved this much! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm with Martie... this one brought tears to my eyes... it's so full of love... beautiful! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Corrine, Thank you, I would describe your poetry the same way Martie, You have a heart of gold filled with love. No need for a locket. Sven, From one who writes verses filled with love, this is appreciated. I loved your Black Rose, what imagination. However it was the other Elizabeth who posed the challenge Marie, Your granddaughters will love them. Thank you fot your response Denise, Thank you, dear Balladeer, Thank you for the wonderful compliment Julie, Glad you liked this poem. Thanks Suthern, Tears come from a loving heart. Thank you Liz |
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