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Stone Fence |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Stone Fence An old stone fence divides the land On one side woods, the other field A farmer long ago had cleared His rocky track that wouldn’t yield He placed the large rocks carefully To mark his lot as best he could Between the field and neighbor’s woods And made a fence that since has stood He never thought that in the future Toiled hours to clear the land Would bring to us a thing of wonder Wrought of nature, made by hand A simple fence of granite rock Between the woods and meadow’s green Adds dimension to the landscape Grace and beauty, calm serene A meadow laced with daisies now The lovliest sight I’ve ever known No canvas could contain this beauty Framed by woods and granite stone So lovely is the piled stone fence Along it’s edge I slowly plod And pondering its ageless charm I think it was put here by God Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Elizabeth....... Thank you for taking me for a walk in the country!! This poem is beautiful, and magic.......it took me to a place so peaceful...... Great writing as always!!!!! ~~~~~Live for Today~~~~~ taste every single moment |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Very Beautiful and calming Elizabeth, Loved it hon  Thank you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--I would love to walk with you and I think I just have, in this beautiful poem. Thanks my sweet friend! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Elizabeth: I love poems that tell stories...thanks for sharing this part of your life with me. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Superb! ... awww I am stuck at that word... must be the charm of the stone fence then ... regards, sudhir |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
beautifully put, ES ... great mental image from this one ... very nice ... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He never thought that in the future Toiled hours to clear the land Would bring to us a thing of wonder Wrought of nature, made by hand A simple fence of granite rock Between the woods and meadow’s green Adds dimension to the landscape Grace and beauty, calm serene A meadow laced with daisies now The lovliest sight I’ve ever known No canvas could contain this beauty Framed by woods and granite stone So lovely is the piled stone fence Along it’s edge I slowly plod And pondering its ageless charm I think it was put here by God =========== Liz, you wrote about something so special to me here... where I live in MO.. there are 1000's of these walls... there is one rural area about 50 miles from here that has been made a national landmark for its stone walls... some dating back to times when Indian tribes were settlers here and many are traced back to slavery days...built to mark propety lines of old historic plantations... they hold such mystery and history... how they still stand long after the farms and plantations are gone... I have spent many wondeful hours walking some of them... thank you for bringing back those lovely memories. take care sweet poet jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
WOW talk about a computer glitch... a double post 3 hours apart LOL sorry... dont mind me lol [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 07-19-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
How beautiful.....Your ability to weave a tale still has me amazed.....When and where will I be able to buy your book??!! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz; This is wonderful imagery! I could see it perfectly in my minds eye. Beautiful writing, as usual. Love, 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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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Elizabeth, I believe that your talent is infinite this was a wonderful tranquil poem, it reminded me of the stone fences that can be found in the remote parts of my fair country. You have captured their beauty and grace perfectly. why must we pray screaming? why must not death be redefined? we shut our eyes we stretch out our arms and whirl on a pane of glass-patti smith |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your poetry just grows and grows. Wonderful Love Sy |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful word pictures you paint with Elizabeth. An excellent read. I could feel your closeness to this old stone fence and the surrounding scene....Take care.....ethome... |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth, I love this one!!! That fence will outlast all and for good reason. Great writing. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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