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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Same Time, Next Life The days are short, the hours are few I’ve not much time for loving you We met upon the sunset hour And witnessed love begin to flower The body has grown ill and weak The mind too fragile dreams to seek But hearts are beating ecstacy In rhythms of the pounding sea Love has come to us too late A lover’s loss, a wicked fate But time will bury all the strife I’ll meet you here same time, next life Just stand upon the ocean pier The lovliest evening of the year Against the red of sunset sky A soul that loved but did not die Your face will not appear the same And I won’t even know your name But this I promise to be true Within my heart I’ll know it’s you We’ll be as one, as man and wife Just meet me here same time, next life Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 06-24-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Elizabeth, this leaves me with a tear in my eyes. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Elizabeth - This is so beautiful, such a wonderfully heartfelt poem. I love the title and am sure your hearts will recognize the other's wings. God Bless Bonnie |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Liz, I've always enjoyed your poetry, and this one is no different. I love the part about comparing the urgency/heat of passion as the pounding of waves. Thanks for again sharing your gift. Mike |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's hard writing with tears in my eyes. So beautiful! So loving. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ If there was ever a poem that I wish I had written, it would be this one. My heart has felt the thoughts that you penned. THANK YOU FOR GIVING IN TO MY WISHES TO SEE IT SUBMITTED Definitely my favorite of all you've written, Lizzie. Such beautiful, beautiful feelings. Love you, gal. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you for sharing. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Lizzy... this aches this is superb. K |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
ok now what good is it if someone walks in here to get a latte and I am all crying! This was the most touched I have been by a piece of poetry ever, and that is no lie, or even an exaggeration. This was beautiful, I hope he knows just how very much you love him and how special he is! God Bless you and him *hugs* ~Heather |
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Casonova Junior Member
since 2000-04-29
Posts 35Mays Landing |
I don't think I could say anything that has not already been said, Keep writing, I love reading your poetry.... Desire and determination, can bring any goal within reach. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--You know how special this poem is to me...I'm so glad that you posted it here! Love you lots! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Munda, Someone pass the tissues, please, and thanks, Munda Bonnie, Thanks for your kind comment Mike, Your compliments are taken to heart. Thank you PDV, Munda, please pass the tissues, and thanks for your commemts Marge, I hope you're happy and I believe the little correction is much better, thanks This poem was written for Martie, but was submitted for you Thanks, dear Severn, A "superb"from you makes my heart flutter XAngel PDV, please pass the tissues. Thank you Heather for your very kind remarks Cassanova Thank you so much Martie, Here's to you, my friend LOve Liz |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
What else can be said Elizabeth... It truly made me cry many a tears And indeed touched my heart a lovely poem  Coco [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 06-24-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I remember this one well, Elizabeth. I'll have some of those tissues too! Denise |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Just stand upon the ocean pier The lovliest evening of the year Against the red of sunset sky A soul that loved but did not die Your face will not appear the same And I won’t even know your name But this I promise to be true Within my heart I’ll know it’s you We’ll be as one, as man and wife Just meet me here same time, next life ........... Liz, Such beauty in your words, and so profound in setiments and emotions, written with sheer brilliance, only you could possess... Thanks for sharing this one... regards, sudhir. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
simply exquisite ... how could it not be included ... perfection to reflect you, once again jm |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
I like this one Elizabeth....but then again...I've liked all of yours that I've read... chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Where did you say to meet again? Wondeful poem... |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
Such a lovely poem..I wish I could say that to the people i love. Well done. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I would like to thank each of you for your very kind remarks about this poem. It was written for a very special friend Liz |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My votes in...and thank you for calling me a special friend  ....well, maybe in the next life.... |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
I didn't hesitate for even a milli second, this has got to be one of the best poems I've ever had the privelege to read. "Just stand upon the ocean pier The lovliest evening of the year Against the red of sunset sky A soul that loved but did not die" These two souls could not miss each other!!! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is so perfect Elizabeth ... absolutely incredible writing! Your flow, and association of thoughts from beginning to end ... simply stunning! (click, click, click) Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Doh! Ignore me ... I've written my "click" and forgotten to do it yet again! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This one has my vote with all my heart. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, Sorry, this was written for Marti, but you are still a special friend, very special Linda I'm so glad you liked this poem. Thank you for your comments Kit My partner in poetry, Thank you so much Sy, Thank you, this poem is very special to me Liz |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Just another absolute jewel from you. Don't know what else to say. Thanks, Pete |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wow, Liz!! This is such a nice piece!! A promise of love!! Ohhh I love this kind of thing!!!! Thank You for sharing this!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
With a stroke of genius and a loving friend, you've once again surpassed yourself with your own sweet pen, and in my own heart, and in my dreams I know what you speak is true, so do believe with all my heart I so do wish this for you... Elizabeth, I don't have enough words for the love you have wrought here...excellent does not begin to portray the emotion... thank you...< !signature--> Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
great poetry and flow here...I loved the theme......nice work! Julie :) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pete, Thanks for your comments, Bridgitte, I'm glad you liked the poem Sunshine, Thanks for the little verse, and for your sweet comments Julie, You remarks are much appreciated Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Oh Liz, this is beautiful! I don't really know what to say... You have my vote. "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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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
I know everyone else has said this is beautiful, but it is, so..... Liz, this is beautiful Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Your poem gave me chills, Liz. It's awesome. Truly lovely. I'd like to see it set in a special place in the book. -doreen |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovebug, Glad you liked this poem Eric, Thanks for the comments Doreen, Your remarks are very kind Liz |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Liz, I don't know how I missed this gem. It is perfect |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Thank heavens Jeffrey pulled this up again .. "Same time, next life" how the heck did you come up with that line Liz ...? Amazing......truly amazing philip |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Jeffrey, You must have found this one in that musty attic. Thanks for your comments Philip,Thank you dearly for your remarks. You are very encouraging Liz |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz I have to say this left me with tears also. This is very touching, and beautifully written. I only wish I could explain how very good your poetry is. And how many people you touch with it. You have a true gift from God Liz, one I hope you'll never stop sharing! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
WhtDove, Thank you for your remarks.You are very encouaging and an inspiration to keep writing, I appreciate your reading my poems Liz |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
I didn't cry when I read this, it isn't sad at all.. but instead a beautiful promise of love, for as long.. as eternity.. this is so lovely Liz.. and one Voices could not do without.. Luv, Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
LIz.. Gosh, I almost wept (though i know a male should not shed his tears easily).. where did you get the feelings from? It touched me within.. great poem, vote for you - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lynne, you summed it up very well, a promise of love for eternity Thank you James, Nothing wrong with a few tears. Thanks so much for reading and commenting Liz |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
i just came back to read this again Liz .. it's so so lovely thanks again p |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Philip, As Kamla would say, you make me feel all warm fuzzied. As I would say, Philip, you warm my heart. Liz |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
most would stick with same time tomorrow or next week... I'm glad you stretched that to same time next life... charming poem If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Very beautifully written. It touched my heart. LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Avanti and Heather Thank you for your kind remarks Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth...one of my favorite of yours and no book from passions would be complete without your work Miss you |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Hoot, we miss you here and it's so wonderful to see your poetry posted again. LOve Liz |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Elizabeth, I just had to add my enthusiastic comment. This is a fine poem and a wonderful sentiment. You have my vote! fh |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
YES!! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Hey Liz, I came back to read this again it is just soooooooo perfect  Mind if I print it? Please?????? |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
It was recommended that I read this - I'm glad I did - your talent is amazing |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
This is wonderful...It brought some tears to my eyes..  With a little piece of tomorrow, You'll have to kiss yesterday goodbye. Because today won't last forever, And the past will only make you cry. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Liz honey will you post this again - too nice to stay buried in the archives - thank you! ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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