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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Rejection Rejection of a love is a rejection of a soul Nobody can assign a price or estimate the toll For nothing in the world comes close to causing so much pain The spirit's been destroyed and life will never be the same Some don't consider consequences of their selfish goals And think a little child mind can't understand our souls Do not be fooled by innocence, a little child is wise He knows when love surrounds him and when love is a disguise He senses when his life's not right, when love is growing cold He understands our actions without ever being told A child of only three or four is competent and wise So evident and clear the truth in front of little eyes And so the weight of sorrow can affect a little one And interrupt the peacefulness of childhood dreams and fun A little fit of anger to a child is not so small It hurts his little tender heart and devastates us all If one day we must change our lives, then let's not choose the worst Consider last our selfish needs and put our children first Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-19-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very wise words Liz...I'm an owl, I should know  |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
"Consider last our selfish needs and put our children first" If only our world could live by those words...our children would have the kinds of lives that they are entitled to. Thanks for the lovely read. Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Another wonderful poem. I agree with the spirit and essence of what you wrote but sometimes little children can really get your goat. They are a mixture of angel and devil. And it's up to you to set the level. Love Sy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You are right Liz. Children can see right into the heart of most matters, even though they can't put words to it. Sometimes Sy's "devil" is a response to what is happening to the adults in their lives. Love the insight in this poem. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
This is a wonderful poem. We have to remember that our children are the future and they learn by watching us. Excellent Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
They certainly do know the difference - We need to realize that people are born just as smart as they are later in life... Children are just a bit shorter and they have a lot more room in their little heads to file new input... and they do file it... Nice work, my friend..  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful poem, Elizabeth! Oh, how true! Denise |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I was gonna say "very wise words" but Ruth already did that when i scrolled down Talking about basics instinct here and so well presented Hug you The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Our wee folk are precious and acutely receptive, and deserve to be nurtured in body and heart. Such touching and insightful writing, Liz, thank you. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Liz I think this is part of the process that children go thru when their parents divorce. The child feels rejection and feels like they are part of the problem, and of course they feel unloved and experience so many sad parts of the emotions. Who can determine exactly how this has shaped and molded them into who they are today as an adult. James |
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Brent Hotchkin Junior Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 42Florida,USA |
Absolutely right LIZ. Children see more than we think and more clearly than we know. For their hearts are not corrupted or conformed. I love your poems. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ Very nicely done, my dear. Rejections pain is most keenly felt by the little minds and hearts of children. They haven't yet learned how to process it and store it in the attic of their minds. One day the attic becomes full ... and the pain can start to tumble out so quickly that they can't confront it, no matter how old they've become. Speak kind words, give strong positive reinforcement, say tender, loving words so that they may carry them forward. Lizabeth ... this is really a keeper. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent thoughts, Liz. Of course, kids would be a lot easier to deal with if they weren't so young......  |
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tulip Member
since 1999-07-04
Posts 320unknown |
Liz, Thanks for the reality check! You're absolutely right, I needed to read this today! Thanks for sharing.. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was a great message Liz...too many parents stay together just to say they are together for the child!! A child's mind is far beyond it's age!!! Loved this!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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cK Navarro Junior Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 21Helsinki Finland |
I like this one and I am totally 100 persent behind you on this liz! You are the voice of the innocent souls. Lucky the world to have someone like you around. cK God grant us serenity to accept the things we cannot change. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
So true, once again you speak a truth that it is hidden to many who have not your wisdom in their souls. Wonderful poem! 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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