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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Truth The truth is but a shadow in the mind Passing silently through hour and day An essence to which man is often blind A shrouded beacon there to light the way A flower but imagined on the vine An absent bird to please our wanting ear A goblet still unsipped of vintage wine An elusive notion to be feared Man does seldom seek to pick the flower A song too uninviting to be heard And thinks the truth be well beyond his power Impossible to grasp its sacred word But in the dire hour of pain and fear The truth emerges wonderful and clear Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-14-2000).] |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
I love the way you turned the poem around at the end....I thought it was achingly sad (but in a good way)until that last verse, which brought a smile to my lips.  Excellent work. Bobbycat =^..^= ~~Blessed Be!~~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Much truth visible here in this poem, Liz. The last two line really stick. Good poem. michael |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Your wisdom shines through with this one Liz...a message to everyone!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful, as always, Elizabeth! Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very nice Liz...I love the positiveness of the final 2 lines |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your poetry always touches me |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
The truth never stays buried for long! Wonderful way you brought that out! Great job Liz! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Another wonderful poem by a wonderful poetess. Glad you are writing again. Love Sy |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hey Lizzy, this is really great - and a nice surprising end. BIG 'sK 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ You rang a bell of truth here. What truths are evident in all our lives come to rest within our hearts. You continue to reign ... queen of verse. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Love this poem! Like the flow and feel of it. Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for the wonderful resonses to this poem. I appreciate each and every one Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Liz, this is so full of wisdom beautifully expressed...it fills my heart with pleasure, as do all of your poems! 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 |
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