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| Open Poetry #9 |
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The Diary |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Diary One more page to fill with wonder Slowly penned by diary’s host Secrets of today will flow In future years from journal’s ghost For as I sit and write my story Known and seen by only me Questions far outweigh the words I’ve written here so carefully The more I write, the more I ask Each entry raises one more doubt Each leaf that’s bound within this book Asks God what life is all about These leaves of rich and loving tales Will through the ages always last And someone in the future years Will delve into the family’s past They’ll read of life so far removed The customs of a different age But then they’ll find a haunting question At the bottom of each page This old and soiled diary Will beckon them to onward read Each story and each question To fullfill their vacant spirit’s need The words to them will seem archaic But soul stays as it was before And questions they had never asked Will change their life forever more Elizabeth Santos |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are such a pleasure to read...another beauty, Elizabeth! |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
A memoirs are a treasure. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Elizabeth ..you have salted this one with grains of change. Questions will surely be asked as the inquery will be deep indeed. What a wonderful trip you represent here with such warm and drawing reflections........ once again my dear lady....wonderful read. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Isnt it wonderful to leave something for our childrens children? never say never |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
"The words to them will seem archaic But soul stays as it was before And questions they had never asked Will change their life forever more" Particularly liked this stanza... Nice! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true. Though times and customs change from age to age and place to place, the questions of the soul remain exactly the same. Excellent writing, Elizabeth! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 07-30-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Bravo!!! I wouldn't have anyone to talk to if it weren't for my diary...lol well anyone that could keep a secret  Great work once again~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautifully penned whether ball point or quill... the words of Elizabeth will be read futures still... |
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Kimber New Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 8Edmonton,Alberta,Canada |
I heard somewhere that "looking into a person's journal is like an entry into their hearts". Yours must be touched with kindness. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
As always, I am impressed... regards to you Liz, Sudhir |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hi Liz Your poem brings to mind a poem I wrote recently 'The Book'. I like your thoughts on this topic very much. 'Great Minds Think Alike' Now theres got to be a verse there somewhere don't you think?  Regards Jon |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Beautiful, sweet writings Liz Treasured memories will be theres to keep Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ I love diaries. I often go to antique shoppes and estate sales to search for those treasures so carefully penned by one who was and is no more ... but comes to life in the pages written. What gems they are. I have a few tucked away for my brood to share at another time. I have my mother's dairy in which she penned the youthful songs of a girl of fifteen ... when she met the man who would become my father. Talk about a nostalgic treasure ! ! Wow ! Lovely thoughts, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Lovely Liz ... I too, used to have a diary, but destroyed it so many years ago. I guess my poems have now become it's replacement! Wonderful writing Liz! Best wishes, /Kit |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Elizabeth~ This is a treasure, too, my dear! you have so magically crafted your words upon my heart. This is beautiful. I may just have to start keeping a diary, too! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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chibi_dragon Member
since 2000-07-04
Posts 58 |
Whoa, this is some good stuff. I can't help but think of it as kind of like The Diary of Anne Frank. It's thought provoking too. --Chibi |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth, What a treasure that diary will be to future generations. Just think some day a far off decendant of yours will find it and read of your life and loves. A joy for them I am sure. Wonderful writing about a lovely topic. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This was so beautiful. You have really made me stop and think about what will happen to my diary. I sit here looking at my book of inner thoughts and re read your lovely poem. You are a tremendous writer. Jenn E |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Since Jenn brought this back up, I have discovered the many wonderful comments to this poem. Thank you all so much, and i'm sorry this slipped by me.And thank you Jenn for finding it Liz |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I too am glad she brought this back up...it is a beauty and I am sorry I missed it the first go round.... This old and soiled diary Will beckon them to onward read Each story and each question To fullfill their vacant spirit’s need The words to them will seem archaic But soul stays as it was before And questions they had never asked Will change their life forever more very beautiful Liz. |
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