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Reason and Passion
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Reason and Passion |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Reason and Passion Reason and Passion one day met upon a rocky road Each upon his back was bearing much too great a load Reason wanted nothing more than conquering the mind Passion’s quest was smothering the heart til it was blind And so they went their separate ways, each thinking he was best One kept walking toward the east, and one was heading west Never did they stop to think a while and compromise Each one believed that he was so much stronger and more wise Then Passion fell into abyss, and suddenly awoke The heart that he once bragged about was torn apart and broke For Passion without Reason was a much too heavy load So Passion was left in despair along the lonely road Reason on the other hand was plodding right along Until a lovebird flew o’rehead and sang a loving song But Reason just ignored it and then finally fell apart For it could no more bear the load without love in his heart So Reason who was heading west, now took the eastward road And Passion looked for Reason to help lighten up the load Their paths then crossed one more time upon survival’s way For one without the other could not last for one more day Elizabeth Santos |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Then Passion fell into abyss, and suddenly awoke The heart that he once bragged about was torn apart and broke For Passion without Reason was a much too heavy load So Passion was left in despair along the lonely road Reason on the other hand was plodding right along Until a lovebird flew o’rehead and sang a loving song But Reason just ignored it and then finally fell apart For it could no more bear the load without love in his heart ------------------------ Liz, this is SO excellent...and full of wisdom...I love this poem... I'm firing up the printer...  very well written...and most enjoyed by this reader. take care, jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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LindaMac Junior Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 23Houston, Texas, USA |
Finally...I love your syntax and the rhythm,and the message! This is really, really good. It made me smile and nod my head. I'd can't wait to read more of your poems! Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Full of passion, full of wisdom, full of love. Love Sy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wise and wonderful Liz! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
There is much wisdom to be found in this verse  To love means never to be afraid of the windstorms of life: should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very wise words, Elizabeth! Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Excellent .... an Amazing piece here, Liz .... |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I love this one Liz! For what is one without the other.... Made me think...durnit! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Wonderful, Lady Liz~ Wisdom and heart ... hand in hand. ~*Marg*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wise Words, Wondrous Won. This is fable-ous! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
So beautiful, Liz, and so true! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I stand in awe of both your wisdom and the beauty with which you express it. Lovely poem. 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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