Open Poetry #6 |
A Trip to the Airport |
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A Trip to the Airport Black mountain sihouettes against the misty purple dawn The hour of early warbling bird and waking dappled fawn The only light's the thumbnail moon and little morning star The big old silver bird of steel will carry him afar High above the ribbon snakes and patchwork squares of ground To a place he prays the answers to his fragile life are found And he clings to all the splendor that he sees along the way Then he grasps my hand in anguish just before the break of day Down darkened highway rushing to the giant silver plane The headlights shine on miles ahead that whisper soft his name Pink streaks across the blueing sky the early sun has drawn Black mountains turning grey against the brighteneing misty dawn Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-11-2000).] |
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fool Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 61 |
The images in this are just beautiful, a glowing piece of poetry, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I have been unable to write much lately due to things going on at home and I want to apologize for not being able to read and respond to everyone's poetry. I am only concentating on the teen/mentor forum right now. I went along yesterday morning to take my husband to the airport and jotted this little poem in the car, really the only thing I've written lately. As an update, Tony is getting a third opinion at the Cedar Sinai Hospital in L.A. Thanks for understanding Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Liz: May he be given answers that will give y'all a long and happy future... so that your next trip to the airport is one of rejoicing. *S* Many prayers here... and hopes. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, my heart is with him here in Los Angeles, and with you who wait. Beautiful poem! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my loving friend- I'm reminded of 'Waiting To Exhale. We are with you and with Tony and the his doctors in prayer. Love you ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth, how amazing you are! My prayers are with you both. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Liz, the poem was a lovely as the spirit which penned it. May God keep you and yours in His ever watchful care. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for reading and again for all your prayers Liz |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Such beautiful piece you have written Liz It reminded me on the many many times I was flying across the ocean form Germany to Canada. It felt like I was back in a plane. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Tony A big HUG of LUCK and HOPE for both of you. The poem also brought a thought about John Denvers "I'm leaving on a jet plane". The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I wish you the best and would like to add your poem was excellent. I still have company and have little free time. Can't say enough about how well you write. Love Sy |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Keep writing and posting, Elizabeth. Your words have the power to touch the very core of the human spirit. If I could take this trial from you, Tony and the family, I would...you all will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya Denise |
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Tasi Junior Member
since 2000-02-08
Posts 38Canada |
Elizabeth There is a sweet serenity in what you write a peacefulness.....my thoughts are with you |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very sweet words from all of you, my dear poet friends, Denise, looks like you got your computer running, Boy, did that seem strange not seeing your responses to the poems. Love Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
The imagery in this is amazing! What a beautiful poem. Your poetry continues to give me an incomparable pleasure! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a lovely view! |
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