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Some Words from my Husband
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Some Words from my Husband |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Sometimes the heart dwells for a time in suffering’s darker place The subconscious tiptoes in and puts a mirror to your face And there before your eyes appear the visions of your past From cherished early childhood days up to the evening last These pictures long forgotten of a happiness before Appearing now before you cutting deep into the core The pain of living often brings the truth into the light Putting thoughts into perspective and replacing dreams at night And so I sit and look into the window of my soul And see more clearly who I am, a vision of the whole I pray that I will see relief in steps I am to plod But happiness and pain still rest within the hands of God My husband wrote these words in Portuguese, then I translated them and put them to rhyme. I thought they were worth sharing. Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Worth sharing indeed, Elizabeth. One can only fractionaly imagine what your husband must be going through and what thoughts are rushing through his mind. My thoughts are with you both, as well as the rest of your family. Thank you for sharing this..... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
this is just perfectly sais and translated into rhyme yuh heartfelt prayers spread out from our community to you guys yuh |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Does this rhyme as beautifully in Portugese as it does in English? Thus you have found your soul's mate in both love, life, and poetry, Elizabeth, and a more remarkable match we may never see... my prayers are with you both... 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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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Ah, a brilliant one... great one... thanks for sharing... regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Worth sharing, no kidding! This is so beautiful Elizabeth. Thank him for me. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Elizabeth ... not only are they worth sharing, but they are worth cherishing ... and so I shall. What a beautiful verse you have penned together through his words and your wonderful gift of poetry. Best wishes and prayers to you both, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Liz--thank you for sharing and putting to verse these so treasured thoughts from your husband. They have moved me deeply! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh how I wish I could read it in its original language as well...it translates so beautifully. never say never |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
How very touching...thank you so much for giving the opportunity to read this, your work combined is breathtaking~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz; This is so lovely. It sounds like he is very in touch with his feelings and you put it to verse so beautifully. The two of you make this poem a symphony. 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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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth, Thank you so much for translating and sharing this with us. It is a beauty. So many emotions here. I know this is a dificult time for you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. Tell Tony this is awesome . . . truly. Lone Wolf 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Wonderful writing, Sy |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, this is so beautiful! I did not know that your husband was a poet too! Please tell him for me, that his talent is exquisite, as yours is; and that the love between the two of you make a couple I will never forget, as long as I live. The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful! The last line is magnificent. Give him our love. Our prayers are with you all. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz I'm so glad you shared this. You two have been on my mind a lot lately! I can only imagine the things that must pass through one's mind. But God knows you're both strong enough to take it! God bless you Liz. And BIG HUGS to you both! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb. . . Our prayers go with you. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Wow, tell your husband I loved to read this. ^_^ this is lovely.. and you have rhymed it beautifully, Liz.. ^_^ Luv, Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Liz~ I am so glad that you did share these. Much food for thought, my dear! I will have to remember this, for it is truly worth remembering!  Love YA!~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Kit is right, Liz--these are words to be treasured. Your husband is seeing things so clearly. You and Tony are in my prayers, as always. God keep you. Love, Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very moving and wonderfully expressed. My heart to you both... jwesley |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely words you both have written and put into rhyme...James |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz~ Please thank him from me....thanks for sharing this most beautiful piece of writing Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you for sharing his words with us, Elizabeth. You have done a beautiful job putting them to rhyme. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. HUGS Denise |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
I am so glad you translated and shared your husband's writing. It is truly beautiful. rosepetals25 |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Liz, this is a remarkable and tender piece of writing. Prayers coming from me as well, my friend. ~ 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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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Liz, these are wonderful and worth sharing. Thank you Parker |
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