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A Dreamer of Dreams
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A Dreamer of Dreams |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Dreamer of Dreams She lived in a kingdom of butterfly dreams Of fantasy notions she took to extremes Everybody she knew, everything she would find Became part of this magical twist of the mind And nobody questioned the whims of a child For her heart was so innocent, trusting and mild She played all alone, but felt she was blessed With an imaginary friend who didn’t really exist But these childhood notions and wonderful schemes Were never to change in her womanly dreams No matter what sorrow, her spirit still smiled For she still looked at life through the eyes of a child And the end of the rainbow, that most never find Was there all along in the depths of her mind No matter how meager the things she possessed She marvelled in wonder with what she was blessed But she felt in her heart she was misunderstood For her mind only saw the most splendid and good While the burdens of life tried to tear her apart A sense of contentment dwelled in her heart So she lives in her dreams, which to her is the real And the passion for living is all that she feels But her butterfly notions led her to find A man with a similar fantasy mind Her lover of real is her soul mate, it seems A teller of tales and a dreamer of dreams Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-21-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, The wonder of butterflies dreams, Keeps us from many extremes. Better the dreams then the alternate means. Wonderful poem loved it. Love Sy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, this is beautiful and tender and heart breaking. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz....this is beautiful  |
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wave Junior Member
since 2000-02-21
Posts 12 |
Ever So Near What you lust for My poet so dear Is too close by And ever so near It is not I Nor HIM you hear Tis YOU all along The answer is clear You thought you heard A magic word In the sea you said But what you did Is a word you read And a thought you bred In your head And out came rhyme So full of chime As you sang a hymn From a heart aflame And not from whim So.. You see my sweet It is your heart that’s in heat It is not I Nor HIM you hear It is your heart Ever so near |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
This is lovely Elizabeth.. HUGS |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lizzy - this is just lovely. Well done, my friend - and fantasy sometimes does open the doors to a reality - lucky are the few who find that. K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
As I've always said, Elizabeth, reality is for people who can't face fantasy....great writing again |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh Elizabeth...I cry as I read this. Every word you've written feels like you know me too well, although I know you didn't write this for me. I feel just like the little girl you write of here. I shake my head in dismay at how close this hits home. It is absolutely the most beautiful piece of work I've read today! (wiping tears as I applaude) Thank you for helping me see me, as I've been lost for so long. I am ignorant when awakened from my fantasy, I do fear. (niave?) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Glad you liked the poem.For those with butterfly dreams, I don't think there is an alternate. Martie, ....and also true. Thank you Hoot, Thanks, dear Wave, I'm always taken back when the response is more meaningful than the poem. Thank you for the beautiful words. I haope to see you post some poetry. I can see we're in for a delight Cindy,Thank you, dear friend Severn, I hope your fantasies bring you happiness Balladeer. I like your saying, We are two of a kind. Thanks Poet Femme Fatale, Your response was very comforting to me. Now I know I'm not the only one. Thank you. Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-21-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, fanciful butterfly dreams! This made me feel really good, Elizabeth! Those dreams are wonderful aren't they?! Excellent writing, as always!  Denise |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
There is nothing quite like fantasy and believing in the magic of life. Magic that shows in everything you do and see.....lovely 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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