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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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ROADBLOCKS Just when you think you’re sailing down the highway of your dreams You stumble on another sort of barrier, it seems One more little detour, that you weren’t counting on Another little challenge you must face before you’re gone Sometimes the road ahead becomes a bright and shining way Before you’ve had a chance to smile, God snatches it away He’s got another plan for you, one more heavy load One more little roadblock He has scattered on the road So you climb another mountain and you ford another stream And you wonder what it takes for you to reach the splendid dream That green and wet oasis,. that place where you belong You wonder if perhaps it was deception all along Was the dream just an illusion, a mirage to fool the soul A sort of bait enticing you to reach the final goal A way to help you carry on through any kind of strife A checkerboard of pawns and kings to play the game of life But who am I to question the price that I must pay One more little roadblock doesn’t stop me anyway Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-23-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ Wonderful words to wake up and see. Sometimes I think that God may give us roadblocks just so we can take the detour, looking at things from a new view. Love you ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
With trials we are strengthened when overcoming each task, gold is put to the fire that the impurities may be burnt-up and that which remains is pure and true. I related to your expression of WHY? Dennis :^) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I wasn't impressed with the roadblocks as much as the way you wrote them. An exqusite presentation. You really are a wonderful writer there are no other words to describe your poems. Love Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You have a wonderful view of life which you express so beautifully in your writings, Elizabeth. This is absolutely beautiful! Have a safe trip tomorrow. I'll miss you while you are gone. Love ya, Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, sometimes the road block is there to show us the way around, or to keep us from the avalanche ahead. We just don't know until we have passed it and learned the lessons of it's intention. Wonderful poem Liz! |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Roadblocks of life.....goodness knows I've stumbled over many! This is a lovely poem, such a true and wise description of life. I am a great believer in the fact that everything has a reason and a time, each known only to God. I really enjoyed this, as I have been enjoying all your other poetry too! 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 |
you have another fan! |
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