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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Of Sorrow As stars abound in daylight heavens above And go unnoticed til the dark of night Joy and contentment truly fill my heart Although my soul is bathed in sorrow ‘s plight As I awake tomorrow with the sun Allow my soul to sing, although it grieves As roses gladly flaunt their velvet wings Knowing they will fall in morning’s breeze Oh, let me feel a smile upon my face Allow me for one moment flee this sore My chalice well contains both sides of truth Filled half with joy and half with sorrows pour For I have tasted of the bitter brine And also of the sweetness of the brew And both came from the selfsame August fruit But fate would have one sour of the two We cannot look at sorrow by itself For threads of joy are subtly woven through At times among the earths most barren field Appears a flower of bright vermilion hue In evening’s darkest shadow brightly glows An opalescent circle through the trees A simple little glance at midnight’s moon Can often put most troubling thoughts at ease Although I’m wrought with sorrow deep inside I seek those happy moments through this strife For that which sharply pierces me with grief Is that which is the rapture of my life Elizabeth Santos |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Elizabeth, you write so beautifully, your phrasing is so visual and Heart-felt. I am moved by what I have read from your Heart the short time I have been here at Passions. Thank you for your "Gift". I, believe me, can relate to your Offering here. Not sure, at this point in my grief, that I can see the "positive" in what you shared here, as far as my personal situation, but I understand what you are saying. Sincerely, Geoffrey |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Geoffrey, Thank you for your generous response to this poem. I know it sounds strange that you could feel sorrow and joy at the same time, but I do. I grief and the next moment be laughing at something. I just enjoy every little thing that happens each day , even if it is in the midst of sorrow Thank you Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Awesome poem, Elizabeth. Profound. It showcases your depth of character. Very well done. Denise |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Liz, This is just so beautiful. What a sweet soul you have to see the good and joyful things, even in the midst of sorrow. This is a truly lovely poem. Bonnie |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, My chalice well contains both sides of truth Filled half with joy and half with sorrows pour Just wonderful. Love Sy |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
this one has depth... very true words. 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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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Another vote.. Liz you have an amazing way with words, so that u could make anything sound good, but what's really special.. is what is inside all your poetry.. all are pieces of you, and this one is such a delicate, beautiful, understanding piece, that surely it must be of your soul.. congratulations Liz, on being able to make so many readers smile, and know you... Luv, Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb Elizabeth. . . Sorrow and I are old friends... Just wonderful. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Speechless...  K |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
and yet another.. liz.. Gosh, I think you should be awarded a medal for outstanding effort and ultimate success in being the happiest poet in the world. if everyone can see the right side of things like you do, this world will be full of roses. Marvellous expressions and rhymes, excellent rhythm too, I feel I flow with it. Oh no, I won't forget to vote. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
exceptional poetry. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear liz...I know and have tried to say this ...but have never been able to...your expressions is perfect and complete and comes effortlessly (or so it seems) from your beautiful spirit. You bless us with your poetry !! |
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