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Writing My Own Eulogy
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Writing My Own Eulogy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Writing My Own Eulogy If I were to write my eulogy ‘Twould be an easy task I’d say she was quite pleasant And did favors when you asked She was a loving mother And true and honest friend And fulfilled all of her promises Until the very end I wouldn’t mention that my day Sometimes revolved around a whim That I could hardly keep in mind The month we’re living in Or that I usually spent at least Half of all my days Searching for my pocketbook While walking in a daze That world events were in a world So far removed from mine That weather meant the way The sunlight hit the colombine That stocks and bonds and politics Were not my cup of tea I voted with my heart And not for Clinton, thankfully To me a family meeting Meant chocolate ice cream cones The doors and windows all ajar Meant no one was at home I’d never meantion blaring music While driving all around Jon luc Ponte to Rolling Stones To great Steve Miller sound And although my voice in truth Was rather like a scared pig’s squeel I was really Karen Carpenter When posed behind my wheel I didn’t have framed diplomas Complete with Magna Cum Laude What I consider mastered feats Most people wouldn’t applaud I was not an intellectual But had some common sense And any trouble that arose Pure Love was my defense What I have learned came not from books But men with guts of steel From the hillsides outside Lima To the streets of Guayaquil What I have learned of purpose Came from mud flats on a bay Where children woke to carry water At the break of day Where life and death were one in one And mud walls made a home And the joy of life was in a song And comfort was unknown To name the highlight of my life From all that I recall Would be seeing my reflection In a black memorial wall And there were etched the names of men Who gave their lives for me I saw my insignificance While standing by a tree I walked alone Atlanta’s streets I heard the church bells ring And worshiped in the humble church Of Martin Luther King I ran a business, toiled long And saved a hard earned dime But my true wealth was surrounding me Each night at supper time I wrote some poems there toward the end But nothing really great I just had to get on paper Things inside that couldn’t wait And I wouldn’t even meantion All my oddities because Nobody ever realized how Disorganized I was And so to write my eulogy I think I’d simply say She was a loving friend and mother In her living day Elizabeth Santos |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Will you write mine please....you make you look like the perfect soul...ohhhhh...I guess you really were(or are).  ...Beautiful and sweet and just the way I remembered her(you) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mark, I would be glad to write yours and it will be much more impressive than mine.Thank you for your sweet remarks. This was kind of fun to write Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Well I see you have a few dragons yourself. But nothing like mine. There is nothing you write that I don't like. I enjoyed reading this, it reveals many things. For there is a second poem between the lines that is much more interesting. Love Sy |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
wasn't that fun..we had a death notice challenge once elsewhere and I wrote this for myself....we had to say how we died, also..so here's a litle humour would make a good challenge, though  ~Maureen New Freedom Gazette .... Saturday June 26, 1999 Death Notices Maureen /Moonchild Unfortunately, or so it seems This child of the moon Had searched out her dreams Had left one home, had traveled the world But met her demise While a flag she unfurled Got tangled up in the lines, to the poles While stringing the flag With her name in gold, bold Was famous she was, for her crafts and deeds And for helping all those Who she met in need But she had searched the world over and only came to A decision she thought Would be tried and true blue Had left all that she earned in her past and released From her grasp all she knew All she had, wanting peace Instead she had chosen, to take that new step Rejoiced in the chase And was so full of pep That she tripped on the rope that would raise up the flag Wrapped round her feet 'Til her body did drag As it lifted her up, upside down did she hang 'Til the blood rushed to brain and Her head and ears rang No one found her til morning, was swinging in breeze Her peace she had found And had not come though with ease 'Twas a morbid and horrible death she did see And the only regret That I know was that she Never did finish that book of her rhymes That consumed all her minutes Consumed all her time Her headstone now reads..."Here Lies One Small Seed Who Had Wished To Have Helped All Those Met In Need ... In Growing And Reaching the Best They Can Be From Seed To A Flower She Bloomed Just For Thee" |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb Elizabeth. . . Maureen is right. . . this would make an excellent challenge. . . "Write your own eulogy. . ." Wonderful poem my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, I wander what you are reading between the lines, I 'm glad you enjoyed reading this. I found it on my hard drive today and decided to post it Maureen,I ejoyed reading you death notice. Thanks for posting it Sven, That would be an interesting challenge. Next time, I'll embellish mine a little bit. Thanks for reading Liz |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Smiling here Liz! I loved this! Check your e-mail shortly  Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 08-26-2000).] |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Elizabeth, I am touched. You are a beautiful person, inside and out. ...chanson~ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Oh I absolutely loved this! To live a life concentrated on the things which the world today deems unimportant. Reading this, I know that this person and I could have been wonderful friends! --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kit Thanks for the e-mail. We areindeed two birds of a feather Chanson, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it Tennessee angel, Thanks for your sweet reply. WE can still be friends Liz |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth, I must say I'm impressed! This is written with your style of finesse and your endearing values which shine thru in your poetry. Regards, Coco |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
i enjoyed this piece very much...humorous, heartfelt, but what i loved the most was that it was 100% real..or rather im assuming it is real  . i enjoyed this much..thank you sharing "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- rlt |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Coco, Your remarks are very warming. This was written in fun but it's just how I would say it. Thank you JnR4eva, Thanks for the comments. Yes this poem unfortunately is 100% true, but fortunately it is not the whole truth. (I can also sing like Julio Iglesias) Glad you liked it Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Remarkable, both the "notice" and the "noticee" ... I shudder to think what mine would read (by the way, what rhymes with Van Morrison??) Loved it Liz ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You are a treasure, Elizabeth! I think you should throw that in there somewhere too! Love ya Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz this is superb! I can't say there's anything of yours I've read and haven't liked! Don't know if I could put my own in words. Will certainly give me something to think about. Excellence Liz, Excellence! <*\\\>< Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Oh Liz, you do such a wonderful job of describing yourself, although you don't give all the credit you deserve! A beautiful piece, my friend."We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
what a truly wonderful piece and to see soemone who really knows themself... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
this is so moving (back up top o course) moving and o so good yuh i'm glad i saw it for sure!! |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
Elizabeth, You must be a truly wonderful and down to earth person. Anyone who knows you should consider themselves fortunate. I enjoyed reading this tremendously!!!!! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
ENJOYED THIS I really did.... 'a multifaceted genius' that's what you are Liz... regards, sudhir |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
This is superb! It's pretty amazing, after all of the material and social expectations that we are exposed to, what really and truly remains important to us. That you should want to be remembered as a loving friend and mother is truly a testament to your heart and soul. Glad I went looking back! This was a treat! Trev. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Now that Trew has brought this back, I noticed so many responses that I missed Claire, Thanks , Claire, Let's see, Van Morrison - How about "can worry some" Denise, Thanks, you are the treasure Rebecca, Thanks , dear for your kind words Lovebug, You are so sweet and thank you Paula, Sometimes it takea along time to know yourself wayoutwalt, Thank you friend, for bringing this back Oh2beme. You are so kind, Thank you Sudhir, I love your embellished praises Trew, I don't know where you found this, but thank you for rummaging and bringing this back. It allowed me to resond to remarks I hadn't seen. Thank you for your very kind remarks. I appreciate your reading and commenting Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'm sure that anyone who's had the priveledge of knowing you could say this and a thousand things more Elizabeth, for you are indeed a special person |
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susanbartee Member
since 2000-08-15
Posts 119Channelview, TX USA |
Elizabeth, I think your own eulogy was absolutely fantastic. Full of humor also. I hope when my time comes, that some humor can be found (I'm sure it won't be a problem). I lose things all the time and constantly am looking for something. Loved it. I'll think about writing my own too. |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Loved it. Great Writing. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, Thanks so much and it's nice to see you posting again Susan, Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the poem. I think everyone should write one so that others know what that individual thinks of himself Effigy, Thank you very much Liz |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Oh Elizabeth! I am so happy I got to see this poem before it faded into the passing pages of poetry. It was a lovely poem and made me kind of look at myself in a new light. (yours is brighter) |
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