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I Searched for Love
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I Searched for Love |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I searched for love I searched for love in every place Around the world’s entire face But couldn’t seem to find the love That feeling I was dreaming of I traveled far and traveled long Looking for compassion’s song Across the land, on open sea But it just kept eluding me I sought the meaning of respect In ponderings of introspect I searched the earth in places rare Here and there and everywhere I went to knock on honor’s door A place I’d visited before But seems that there was no one home And so I stood there all alone I thought it was my spirit’s must To look around for loving trust But it was just a mere illusion And ended in the same conclusion I finally searched for simple truth The kind that I possessed in youth But seems no matter how I tried The truth somehow would be denied Finally with a weary nod I bowed and humbly prayed to God And asked why was it I couldn’t find These treasures that were on my mind I traveled all around the world And not a single one unfurled Where can I find the love, respect Compassion, honor, I expect He said those things that you beseech Are very well within your reach You need not journey long and far For all of them are in your heart The problem is your heart is closed And none of them have been exposed Just unlock the chamber door The love and truth will kindly pour Make the contents of your heart Gifts you readily impart And you’ll find happiness within As they come pouring right back in All these things which I had sought Were in my heart, helplessly caught My heart need only my implore To simply open up the door Elizabeth Santos |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Very Very Good Elizabeth - What a great educational ending. netswan |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
"The problem is your heart is closed And none of them have been exposed Just unlock the chamber door The love and truth will kindly pour" ~ so very true these words. Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ This is such a lovely piece to begin the day. 'I finally searched for simple truth The kind that I possessed in youth' That's where it begins and it brings us to our knees before it stands us on our feet. Have a wonderful day ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, The love you seek contains no locks. Nor the cunning of a fox. It is a simple attitude. That comes from simple latitude. Love is not a magic potion, Nor is it a lotion. Love is but a give and take, It's that simple for goodness sake. Your poem is exquisite. Love Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Netswan, Thank you for your kind remarks Eagle, Glad you saw the truth in this. Thank you Marge, And you always light up my day, Thanks, dearie Sy, my mentor, thank you for your comments and for not asking "why" Love Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful self exploration, Elizabeth! Denise |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
To me the words in this poem are profound...what a wonderful piece....another one for my collection of printouts!!! Your poetry never ceases to amaze me! 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You are so wise and wonderful, my sweet friend! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, the search continues. . . this is a wonderful poem. . . and teaches us a lesson that sometimes we have to learn painfully. . . Superb. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz You amaze me with the depth and style of your writing! You are not only very intelligent but also one heck of a poet! this was very lovely to read, with such a wonderful,true, and positive message! take care. amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, with Irish eyes of blue This nearby friend is thanking you Lizzie, thank you again for bringing back some poems that had gone over the waterfall. And your wanting to print this is truly an honor. Martie, You are so dear, thanks Sven, It's all inside, sometimes so close and so far. Thank you dear friend Amy, your words are very kind and I thank you for your compliments Love Liz |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Very beautiful and oh so true! ~Kellsue  < !signature--> 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 [This message has been edited by Kellsue (edited 05-07-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Absolutely stunning work Elizabeth ... and something I truly believe myself. Once you open your heart to others, the world comes flowing in. Wonderful poem! /Kit |
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