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Ring of Gold
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Ring of Gold |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Ring of Gold A ring of gold with stone of blue And diamonds sparkling round A perfect present for his daughter He had sought and found Her olive skin enhanced the gold Like fragrance in a breeze The diamonds shone through blue of stone Like sun in coral seas But brighter than the diamonds Was the laughter in her eyes A happiness glowed through the tears So taken by surprise For she knew he had little time To stay upon the earth And any gift he gave in love Was more than gold in worth And so she wears the ring of gold With shimmering stone of blue A symbol of a father’s love Much deeper than she knew As blue as island waters In her father’s place of birth She looks into the stone of blue And sees his love on earth It glistens like his sparkling eyes The bluest blue she’s seen Reminds her of the place he loved Of blue aquamarine Forever will his love shine though The diamond’s glittering beams In stone of tropic water blue She sees him in her dreams Elizabeth Santos |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh, Liz...a truely emotional reading...so beautifully and lovingly rendered...the poem is a treasure too! Hugs! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Wonderful poetry. Sy |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Elizabeth, How precious you have written this day. This is very heart warming to me. Glad that I came by. |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
What a moving read! Excellent job. Such a simple gift with such long reaching arms of comfort. You captured the idea amazingly well... With a long held breath given dark freedom, the single flame in sorrow's window flickers out. ~EWD~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy and Martie, Thanks for those kind words. I miss you both, with not much time for Passions these days Bill, Thank you for your comments. This is a true poem, a little happening this week. Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
EW Drake, Thanks so much for reading and commenting and for your thoughts Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Beautiful, Liz. ((((you)))) Claire |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
this is my second attempt in replying to this... computer crashed  this is an awesome piece, Liz.... as usual... your lyrical style is mesmerizing... wonderful verse, m'friend  |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Just beautiful as usual coming from such a distinguished writer as your self.....I really enjoyed this read and it did bring a small tear to my eye...but not so sad since the memories are so warm,,,,great work!! Julie :) |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ 'A little happening' .... such magnitude for father and daughter captured in a mother's graceful poetry. 'A little happening' that I'm thankful you shared with us. Missing you ... but understanding ... deeply understanding. Love you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
How beautifully you have shared this moment with us.....Thank you so much~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz: I am so touched by the way you have poetically captured a moment that I know is very precious indeed. Love and prayers, ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How wonderfully and beautifully special this poem is, Liz... every bit as full of love as that gift... Nice work, my friend |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So tender and touching and beautiful, Elizabeth. Denise |
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courtney923 Junior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 43 |
I have a daughter and I've seen her eyes light that way, beautiful. I really enjoyed your poem. It was of great beauty. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Elizabeth- This is so beautiful. Deeply touching read for me. Thanks for sharing. -vicky "I have read your words, and within them I have found your heart. -vlraynes |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Oh How touching this is, brought a tear to my eye. Love never dies. I can't say enough how beautiful this is. Jenn E |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You just don't miss, do you, Liz?? Still bowing here....... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Elizabeth, This is very beautiful. Auguste |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Liz, this is so heartwarming and beautiful. This really choked me up because there is so much love and meaning behind this writing. Thank you for sharing it with us. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you all for your wonderful comments. My daughter, Christina, also loves the poem. Thanks Liz |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Beautiful as ever As ever as Liz... regards, sudhir |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Elizabeth so many wonderful expression and descriptions written by your pen..James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This action and reaction will stay in your heart till eternity, and then some...I could see it all, and knew it to be true... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sudhir, Thanks, my friend James, I so appreciate your comments, Thanks Sunshine, Thank you, dear, You would know it to be true Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
extrememly beautiful Liz, I'm emotional tonight and now even more so since this. I won't forget this one. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
As always,I come back with a memory that you sparked off Liz.. Years ago, when my father and I made up, he mellowed and learning that I had my own principles and integrity and he shouting would make no difference...and on a birthday, I can't remember which but likely 22 or 23 cause my 20th was a charm bracelet, my 21st was a stereo and so I guess it was my 23rd, he sent off to buy me an Austrian crystal heart with a diamond centerpeice...I still have it but both parts are now separate but still rapped in tissue and now and again I take them out of my little jewel box with the ballerina that dances to Chopin and review the love contained within... I wish I could tell him how m,uch I love him now although I didn't then... HUSG Beautiful and brought back such a lovely memory of being loved. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 08-04-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Passing shadows, Thanks for the tears. Glad you liked it Rainbow, I love it when you tell bits of your life like that. I've tried piecing them together, but there must be too many pieces missimg. Thanks for your memories. Love liz |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth, if you never knew one thing, know this: what you do in your poetry is to bring all people together...we are all different and unique...you tell us we are all uniquely different. Thank you. Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Good Morning, Sunshine, and thank you for your comment. Love Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Elizabeth this is a beautiful display of love and tenderness. A wonderful read all the way through. Take care ....ethome.. |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Liz...words can't say how I felt after reading this...all others have spoken the words..but my heart feels this deeply and if only you could tell...been a hard week I gather..and in that I can share...although not knowing the circumstances ~~soft hugs to you and yours Maureen |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
ethome, Thank you so much for your comments and again for the wonderful poem Moonchild. Thank you for your very gracious remarks, and what you said is true Liz |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
The love in your heart is always so visable in your poetry. So very touching and emotional poem. Wonderful writing as always. Hugs, ~Kelly You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving There is no danger of developing eye-strain from looking on the bright side of things |
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