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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Come Gently Down Come down, my friend, come gently down To settle on the flower And place wet beads upon the blade And moisten draping bower Step tiptoe light on misty feet In silence, if you will While falling to the morning earth, For my love’s sleeping still Reach out, my friend, to pointed rays Embrace the rising light Consume the warmth assigned each leaf That spins toward sun’s delight Unwrap each flaunting petal wing Bathe each in fragrant balm But don’t allow the perfume stir His most exquisite calm Please let my love rest peacefully Still draped in midnight’s fold Do not allow your flaming beams Disturb his dreams of gold Then radiate in measure, friend Shine prisms through the glass But don’t cast rainbows on his face Or in his darkness pass Sing out your morning hymn, my friend But trill more quietly Do not disturb his slumber from Atop the dogwood tree Restrain the wondrous thrusting beak From turning lullabies To pleasing strains, that pulse aware Into his dreaming eyes The morning dew falls tenderly On taffeta of rose As though it hears a lover’s plea And somehow kindly knows ‘Tis I who want to wake him With a tender loving kiss Before the sounds of warbling Through the silent falling mist Elizabeth Santos |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Elizabeth, This is simply breathtaking. Just WOW.... can't find the words right now to say what I'd like.... Bonnie |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This is really breathtaking. Love Sy |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Nature's poetry, there to see each day but sadly missed by those who rush in every which way. This was a pleasure to read! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
you have outdone yourself on this one Elizabeth. You have transcended the mortal realm and are penning from the heavens. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
exquisite exceptional amazing astonishing breathtaking beautiful... come back later...I'll be here a while  AWESOME---YOU ARE love ya jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Wonderful, Beautiful, Breathtaking!!!!! Absolutley loved it Elizabeth. You have my vote!  Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I am soooooo glad that you decided to post this one here, Elizabeth! I was hoping you would so that I could vote for it! This had become my #1 favorite of yours! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You know I love this one, liz...it is wonderful poetry from the heart! |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Very beautiful Liz.. such a perfectly captivating description of such a lovely image.. I'm glad you submitted this, so we can vote. ^_^ Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ Such a joy to read. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'm a big fan of Elizabethian poetry. This one makes me more so...... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Some of your comments brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for reading and responding Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Oh my, do I love this, 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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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is truly a marvelous poem! How do you do it time after time? Amazing! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I can't help but vote for this one. It's my favorite one of yours, Liz, and even more beautiful now that you have rewritten it. It really touched me. God bless. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Excellent!, Liz Your poems are always so captivating, It's such a marvellous picture of love! - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz~ This is what souls are all about, fine writing like this comes from deep within and my dear your's must be the deepest I know. Love to you Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
wonderful...awesome work 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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Vaporous One Junior Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 35 |
What more can i say than...WOW! This literally took my breath away. You have an amazing way with words...and the rhyme seemed SO natural. Definitely another vote from me.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Claire, Thanks. It means so much PDV, Thank you Elizabeth, Your comments are very warming, Thanks James, You always have such a kind response. Thank you for reading. Tracie, What a sweet comment. Thank you Avanti, I appreciate your comments so much Vaporous one, You are very kind. Thank you Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is absolutely beautiful Elizabeth... straight from heaven...into your heart and on to the page.(I still can't call it screen) You have given us a wealth of thoughts to cherish..........click.. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Beautiful. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ethome, thanks again for another very kind comment. I also cannot say screen. Temptress, Thank you |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Wow this is just beautiful...it has my vote for sure....Just breathtaking..... Julie :) |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This poem will always be one of my favorite poems of all time. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Mick Hawkes Member
since 2000-10-26
Posts 90Tees-side , England |
really enjoyed your poem.. i am new to reading poetry , now i know what i have been missing the last 43 years!!!!.. Thanks again . A smile a day helps you work , rest & play. |
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gypsyqlt Member
since 2000-02-08
Posts 147Bradford,Vt USA |
I stumbled upon this tonight...it's absolutely incredible ! I love it ! Thank you so much for sharing it. Gypsyqlt |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Now I'm moving this into my library (if it will work that is). Elizabeth |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
*trying to get this to stay in my library* |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
A beautiful, beautiful poem, Elizabeth. |
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