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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Legacy Which stars have kindly blessed you all alone With radiant love that you were dreaming of The greatest of affection you have known Where did you find the sweetest song of love It was in a mother’s lullabies In all the grand adventures of your youth The travels and the circles round the earth Where did you find the source of greatest truth And wonders of the finest charm and worth It was in a little child’s eyes And in the course of life’s most weary toil In search of splendid dreams and happiness So tirelessly you plowed the fertile soil Where was the inspiration for success It was in a tender baby’s cries What did you do to make a better world An achievement of importance we can see As life’s moment of sunset is unfurled What, I ask, will be your legacy A mother's love that never dies Elizabeth Santos |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so beautiful, Elizabeth! Absolutely beautiful! Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth...I have to second Denise on this one  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My kids tell me that a clean house is not as important as a loved child....my legacy.. thanks for a lovely poem... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
How apt Liz, it's Mother's day here in the UK on Sunday, but my mum lives in the states, don't you Mother Hen?... I wish all mum's did feel like this, sadly, they don't.... Super poem though and I bet you're a smashing mum as well! and saying that, most of the women on here are great mum's you can tell by the way they talk, the way they think, the way they love! So...a great tribute to the mum's on PIP as well...oooops...I'm rambling again.. HUSG [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 03-31-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a wonderful legacy you speak of, and a nice poem as well! Elizabeth "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Liz, the sentiment and wisdom with which you express yourself in poetry simply shines with this piece. So lovely it is...you are...thank you... ~ Claire |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz- An amazing piece again! You have so much talent and wisdom. This was such a lovely tribute to Moms all over. I liked the title...it is what originally caught my eye. It most definitely was worth the read! Excellent! Amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Oh my Liz ... Beautiful ... very beautiful ..... It strikes a chord in the heart .... I'm left with a very warm feeling .... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My back is beginning to hurt from all this bowing...but I shall continue |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your very lovely comments. I agree with Rainbow, there are many loving mothers here at passions, and Rainbow, I love your ramblings. |
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