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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Secret Letter Among the cobwebbed attic treasures The memories of yesteryear Books and pictures, notes well weathered Some brought laughter, some brought tears She rummaged through the souvenirs For hours and hours in reminisce Childhood friends and high school proms Her first real date, her first real kiss Then she stumbled on a box Of keepsakes from her mother’s day Little secret well-kept treasures Opened now to light of day She read the letters from her father Words of love that brought her tears She walked back through her mother’s youth Recapturing the long lost years One more letter left unopened At the bottom of the box She sat and stared at it in wonder Brushing back her golden locks Dare she read the secret letter From her mother’s unknown youth This box of treasures kindly quenching Thirst for knowledge of the truth She tore the envelope wide open Pulled the letter from inside And in the musty attic air She read it slowly as she cried It was a letter full of love Not written in her father’s hand Addressed “Dear Rosebud” at the top A letter from another man It told of his undying love And promised her that he would be Beside her always in this life And ever through eternity The letter was unsigned of course And barely finished in its haste The ink was stained with teardrops Of a love that now had gone to waste She’d had a vision of her mother Only seen in photographs And always looking like an angel Full of love and joyful laughs And now the vision had been shattered Now the truth had been exposed A letter to a "Rosebud" And her mother was the lovely rose She took the letter to her father And through her tears revealed the truth Her mother had another love The mother that she never knew Her father tearfully then nodded Trembling as he read the page He said sometimes the written word Reveals the truth from age to age He held her tight and said these words This secret I already knew This letter’s in your mother’s hand The Rosebud, darling, it was you Elizabeth Santos |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perfection. Any poem that moves me as this one did deserves to be in the book.  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Elizabeth~ I was moved to tears.... I can't tell you how this touched me. I can't vote enough.......  -SEA |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Moving and touching...like many of your poems...doesn't get any better than this one... Really enjoyed it... has to be a part of the book for sure... Regards, sudhir |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I agree with all. I loved this poem, Elizabeth! Joy |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Damn. This one made me tear up, and that is not an easy thing to do... Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
dang ya got me crying. this was incredibly sweet, especially because my Mother and I aren't close at all. *sigh* Beautiful beautiful words my dear H |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz; I have chills and I'm so touched. Definitly your best ever. Can't wait to see it in the book. love, Ellie |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Elizabeth ... I keep saying "this one's my favorite" with you ... but it's true each time! I absolutely adored this! Best wishes, /Kit |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this touched me as deeply as it did the first time I read it. You have my vote! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Definately the kind of stuff this book should be made of girl! I'm sniffling too - I loved the twist, really made this one special. "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is perfect. *vote*. What a touching and beautiful poem. I love it. Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Elizabeth - Ditto all of the responses previous to this, so wonderfully touching. Bonnie |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Just wonderful. Jon |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
How you could ever choose between all your masterpieces is beyond me... but this one is a perfect reflection of your amazing gift jm |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I have been looking for this---absolutely one of my all-time favorites---was hoping you'd post this.... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This has to be my most favorite of yours, Elizabeth, without a doubt! Denise |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
beautiful.. such a magical poem. Loved this work Elizabeth, just fantastic.. yep, well worth publishing! ^_^ Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
You had me even before the end thanks Rich |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i remember this one it gave me goosebumps and it still does yuh |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Sure, it's sentimental, but I never would have guessed the ending -- and you tempered the sentimental side with lovely details and wisdom. So I'll forgive you. Definitely should be in the book.Mike |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
I got goosebumps..here goes round three of my goosebumps. It was fantastic. Moist eyes and heartfelt gratitude to you for this. What can I say.... WOW WOW WOW |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
yes, yes--- Put this one in the book and make it the very first one there-- this is Fantastic, Liz I'm glad you submitted it, David |
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Elyse Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 414Apex (think raleigh) NC |
so so wonnderful. one of your best. luv Elyse |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ka-Ching! Vote's in  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much for your wonderful responses to this poem. You warm my heart Liz |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, You can write girl so beautifully so much enjoyed. Love, Cerenity |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear elizabeth santos, *wipes away a tear* oh my, this poem is so incredibly touching... this absolutely must be in the book... it seems your fans have secured you a spot already, simply wanted to throw my vote in sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Liz, A masterpiece! This one stands alone. It made me tear up and tells a sad but loving story. Wonderful-Heartwrenching-Strong |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh I remember this one and it gave me goose bumps all over again. Beautiful! You've got my vote. My grief lies onward and my joy behind (Shakespeare) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
One of my favorites...could that be...I love them all. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you again, all, for your wonderful remarks. My children here in Calif. are enjoying this forum Liz |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
This is one of the most touching and beautiful poems I have ever read. I love everything you write, but this is one of my favorites! ~Kelly ~Kellsue Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kelley, your remark warms my heart because this is one of my favorites, too, and I thank you for your kind comment and to the many others who responded Liz |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Yes Yes Yes! Oh big sigh here, I absolutely love this poem. I am SO happy to see you submitting it! *vote!* |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
How could I have missed this one before now? This has to be one of the most beautiful and touching poems I can remember ever. I was really getting into the story until she took the letter to her father. I wondered how she could do that. Then the twist at the end brought a real tear. Absolutely wonderful dear. Pete |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
A lovely tale told in lyrical language...a more than worthy addition to the book. Kris the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Satiate, Thank you for your nice response Pete, I'm so glad you liked thisone.Thanks for the comments Kris, Thanks foryou sweet remarks Liz |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Elzabeth~ My god I don't know what to say except this did make me cry...the last line is what did it...beautifully sad Liz God bless 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 |
simply wonderful poem... I remain...moved... 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tracee, thamk you dear, if it made you cry, it made me happy, Thank you so much Avanti, Thanks so much for you kind response to this poem Love Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth Santos~ As much as I love this one - I want to see you submit my favorite ! ! It's 'Same Time - Next Life' ... pretty please ! Love ya' gal ... wish I was in California with you ... I'd go see Martie (she's my sister of love) and my sister, Lori ... my sister of birth and love ! I know your family is happy having you and Tony there. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
OK Marge, I'll have to find it in the passions files since I;m not at my computer. It will be just for you and Martie Love ya Liz (I just think I've sbmitted too many) But for you---- |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
WOW! Love this poem! I know it will go in the book. Well it better. I wrote a poem similar in a way. All your work is great! It's got my vote. |
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tincan5 Junior Member
since 2000-04-25
Posts 33 |
What a wonderful poem! You write so beautifully, it is always a pleasure reading your works. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You got my vote on this one. LOve Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Insect, Thank you so much Tin can, I appreciate your comments Sy, I'm glad you finally found this forum. You should be posting here. Thanks for your vote Love Liz |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I remember this one, and it still has the same affect on me. This one most definitely belongs in the book |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
{~,^} Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
WhtDove, Thank you so much Sunshine, Thank you for pulling this one out of a dusty attic Love Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I traveled a long way to get to the end of this thread! It was worth it, had to tell you how much I enjoyed this one. It just touched me so much. Kathleen |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
I to am very touched by this poem tears came to my eyes so loving and very much felt, I have three lovely daughters of my own. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
oh forgot to vote, and this one well deserves to be in book. |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Liz. It's a sorrowful poem.. I just don't know what to say, I am so touched by the person who wrote the letter. he'd paid the ultimate price for dreaming. and i am sure she must have been someone who's worth to be loved.. true love needs no return and the man had proved this.. Thank you for teaching me this.. liz... I love all the poems you wrote.. and will vote for them all.. &_& - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Yes, I cried too. Absolutely beautiful. I know that yearning. My definite vote ! |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Liz must have been blind to miss this ... immaculately emotional ..... you are a master at this ....er ... should that be mistress? ... lol it was wonderful philip |
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Sky_Dancer Junior Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 17 |
I'm just going to be another person to tell you how this brought tears to my eyes. So very touching... I wish I knew my mother too. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
This read like a story that I couldn't put down! Nice surprise ending, very touching! Debbie |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And this has to be re-read by another generation of poets at Passions, please re-post this one. ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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