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A Man of Few Words
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A Man of Few Words |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Man of Few Words He is a quiet man of thought Not eager to divulge in speech The inner peace within his mind The splendid thought within his reach For words confuse a precious thought Assume a posture of define But he would rather keep to self And sip the pleasure of the wine Reflection needs a place to dwell A solitude to wander free And conversation takes away The way to simply think and be He is a man of silent days He claims that he is just recluse But I would wager that his hours Reap rewards of better use Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-23-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Being the quiet type myself, I can totally relate to this. Very well written, Elizabeth!  Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Still waters run deep they used to tell me--could be so I think. Loved your loving look. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A marvelous poem very descriptive and well written. You are really prolific. Love Sy |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
I'm trying to breakout of my own silent cell and communicate to others that I should know well. Your advice is sound, but not easily acomplished. Thanks for the push, your verse so sweet with it's message so clear has scored a bullseye with me. Thanks, Dennis :^) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"For words confuse a precious thought..." This line reminded me of another from THE LITTLE PRINCE-- "words are the source of misunderstanding..."--a favorite of mine. I read everything that you post, Elizabeth, and if I don't reply more often, it is only because I am always left speechless. A great admirer of yours. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ What a superb pen. I'm also a relatively quiet person, enjoying observing the actions of others. Your perceptions of the quiet man are wonderfully accurate. 'Reflection needs a place to dwell A solitude to wander free And conversation takes away The way to simply think and be' EXACTLY ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I agree Lizzy. Beautiful!!!!! I'll miss you - you take care while you're away. K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Elizabeth a very well written poem I really loved it  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You know, this could have been a poem for my father. In reading this I could see him sitting silently and remember as a child how I always wondered what was going through his mind. Wonderful poem, Liz. Thank you. Michael |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, dear poets, for your lovely comments. I, too, am quiet, but my thoughts are not that profound, usually dreams of sorts. Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I have to say, being a very quiet person, people so often manage to mistake silent thought and acute observation for a vacancy of spirit. Anyway, this is a beautiful poem, another close to my heart! 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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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Liz, Once again you've outdone yourself. This is wonderful. I'm also a quiet person with few words and I can certainly relate very well to this poem. Thanks for sharing it. |
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amazon_lover Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491Dublin,Ireland |
Hi Liz! I can relate to this. It was nice. Thanks. Sincerely A_L |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching |
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