Open Poetry #6 |
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He is Just a Man |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania ![]() |
He is Just a Man I met him quite by accident Without a whisper of intent And yet his presence heaven sent But he is just a man He wrote me verses full of love With words inspired from above And laced with songs of turtle dove This ordinary man He wrote of love’s intriguing bliss Of warmth and care and happiness Then sealed each sonnet with a kiss He’s just a common man He mesmerized me from the start He made pursuit of love an art Then took possession of my heart This warm and pleasant man He took me to his ivory tower Bathed me in a moondust shower Held me captive in his power This tender loving man He's just a man of humble dreams Not one of mad or wild extremes A simple soul, and yet he seems A quite alluring man I love a man with modest fore But fire brewing in the core Who overflows at passions pour A fervid savage man I love him so, as best I can But he is just a man Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 04-07-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
And this is just a poem? albeit exquisitely written and expressive. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Elizabeth, Obviously a man you are head over heels in love with, what a beautiful poem. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He wrote me verses full of love With words inspired from above And laced with songs of turtle dove This ordinary man He wrote of love’s intriguing bliss Of warmth and care and happiness Then sealed each sonnet with a kiss He’s just a common man ------------- I love a man with modest fore But fire brewing in the core Who overflows at passions pour A fervid savage man I love him so, as best I can But he just a man -------------- Liz, this is perfection. I love this poem...its so sweet in its sentiment and its sort of quiet, "understated" devotion...if that makes any sense(smile) so very well expressed, as always. I had to smile when I read the part where he writes you a poem and mesmerizes you...Im a sucker for a poem everytime too ![]() take care, jm |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nothing wrong with men like that ![]() |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, He is one lucky man and this is one hell of a poem. A poem for all time and all seasons. Exquisite, a real epopee. Love Sy |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Liz, he is "just an uncommon" man...and I am so very glad you have found him to be yours. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is just breathtaking, Elizabeth!! As Sy said, a real epopee!! ![]() Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, to be loved by you, this simple man is a king. Tender, loving and beautiful, this poem. |
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Elliott Junior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 35Chapel Hill, NC |
what you have done with this, you have taken a feeling and translated it into words. that's about as much as you can ask of a poem. like Hemingway said: "all you have to do is write one honest word." well, you've just written a bunch of honest words. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Another great piece, Liz! Your ideas and concepts is very refreshing! Nathan |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz this was an exceptional piece of work! but then again, i've come to expect no less from you. as always your amazing talent shines through and speaks to us all. take care, amy ![]() ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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just_another_fe Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 483MICHIGAN |
yea what they said... i love it good job |
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LoveBug![]()
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is beautiful! You are lucky to be in the presence of this "ordinary angel". "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ This is exquisitely lovely. 'He is just a man' who holds in capture the rapture of your heart. Lovely, hon. ~*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 |
Mike, Thank you, a very kind compliment Lost dreamer, Just a poem, but thank you for your comment Janet Marie, You're right, poetry can be mesmerising, when it is written for you. You can't imagine how many times I've given poetry as a gift. It's so inexpensive and everyone is thrilled.Thanks for you kind remarks Hoot, Absolutely nothing Sy, Well, he's one hell of a man! sunshine, Thanks, dear for commenting. Yes, I would say uncommon Denise, there's that word. I betcha I'm going to see it in every other comment now. It's one of those "Sy words". Thanks, dear Martie, I got a feeling you liked this one You're sweet Elliot, Honesty is the best policy. A poem doesn't have to be true to be honest. Thank you very much Nate, Oh Nathan, love is nothing new. Been around a long time. It's refreshing if you have time for it! Thanks. Amy, Thanks, dear. Your comments are touching just..., Thanks for your response. Much appreciated Lovebug, Hey, I really liked your last post. Thank you for reading all my poems. It means a lot to me Marge, Nice words from a loving heart Liz |
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