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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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WINTER STORM I’ve walked through many a winter storm In blinding snow at plodding pace The road somehow seems longer When the wind is blowing in your face Sometimes I turn to look at all The footsteps I’ve left in the snow But most of them are covered now By falling flake and winds that blow The winter brings a blustery cold That ruffles up the black bird wing But look behind tomorrow’s door And there it is - The lovely spring Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Did I mention how glad I'm in California?  Liz, I really enjoyed this. It reminded me of my New Hampshire childhood -- the pink faces, steaming breath, snow dust, plows, shoveling, how you don't realize how soaked you really are until you get inside, leaving little tracks of snow all over the mats (which the cat would eat). I'm rambling now; thanks for writing this.Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ Brrrrrr ! Even with the mild winter Florida has had so far ... I'm anxiously awaiting the warmth and beauty of spring. 'The winter brings a blustery cold That ruffles up the black bird wing' You did make me want to pull the blanket around you with the very image of the cold. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
"But look behind tomorrow’s door And there it is - The lovely spring" Very well spoken Liz and something I keep trying to remind myself |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Once again you have captured a moment with your phrasing, wonderful poem. Love Sy |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Liz, This is wonderful, I dont know what its like to be in real snow as Ive never seen it, it doesnt snow here in Adelaide but your poem gave me a wonderful image |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Gosh, I'm glad this poem was so visual to the reader,and that you could relate. I think maybe Sy was the only one who understood that I was talking here about the storms of life, looking back on my life, and the fact that the storms always pass. There's always a spring ahead. Thank you for the wonderful comments. Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You see, Whiskey, the poem does apply to you no matter where you live. Thank you so much Liz |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Elizabeth~ This is great. I thought it was about weather too, then I read your post and it seemed better, now knowing it's about life! -SEA |
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Compgirl Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 85USA |
wonderful poem..what more can be said..  ) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Spring! The light at the end of the tunnel for all of us in the frigid zone!!! hehehe Wonderful poem, as always, Elizabeth! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The human emotional ups and downs are sort of like the weather Liz, great comparison, and the eternal optimist always anticipates spring. Sometimes it's spring in the heart in the middle of winter--so lovely your poem. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, lady poets, for your kind comments. Yes, Martie, a challenge that appears in our lives is like a winter storm and time passes slowly. "the road somehow seems longer when the wind is blowing in your face" But spring always comes Liz |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Lovely poetry. I saw the symbolism on first read, but that is just me, I see symbolism in just about everything, my children used to get upset with me when we would see a new movie together, and I always saw the symbolistic messages that came across. They always said "Why can't you just enjoy the movie, and not see into it. We must be birds of a "feather" [This message has been edited by Septsong (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Septsong, Good for you! Glad you understood this poem. I am the one who has trouble interpreting others poems. Thanks for your comments Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Seasonal winter and lifes winters occur with amazing regularity. Life is like a mountain range I think...one minute you are at the top, the next falling, then at the bottom and then making your way back up again. The springs of life are hope and faith....the warmth of which cheers you and gives you strength to go on. Uh oh, let me stop blurbing here, I just found this poem so beautifully symbolic of life...I tried comparing life with a rose once, maybe I'll post that some time! 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
that's beautiful |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." -Anne Bradstreet. ...and No matter what life throws at you, it always gets better. |
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